British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 30th January 2013

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 5, Episode 3 - You've Got To Laugh

Carol is determined to take Sandra's mind of her worries, but her best efforts are undermined by her Uncle Billy (deceased).

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders

Rigsby's hoping to take new tenant Brenda out for the evening. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a cashflow problem, a string of unwelcome visitors start arriving at the house.

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 5, Episode 4 - Love Is A Many Stupid Thing

Love & peace between man & beast is Sandra's new cause. But love & peace between man & Sandra causes trouble for The Liver Birds.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 10 - Between Ourselves

While Thelma is still at her mother's, Bob has not been eating. He is also regretting having Terry stay with him as he's messy, lazy and causing his neighbours to talk. Bob writes a letter to Thelma that Terry tries to deliver at the library but even that is doomed to failure it seems.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 5 - Bonfire Night

Kenneth and Colin are planning their annual fireworks display, but Alison forbids them to spend the entire budget on massive Chinese pyrotechnics. Colin and Kenneth are not going to disappoint the students, so they decide to make their own.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 4, Episode 3 - Vaduz

It's a bad time for Carolyn to take a holiday, as the crew of MJN Air have to face a real live king and a mythical fax machine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Heart Has Its Reasons

Having dropped off Jenny at university in the East End, Bill and Ben find the van being looted by a group of pre-teen tearaways. They manage to catch one of the group, Declan, but are more moved than angry when he explains he has no parents.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 12 - Hancock In Hospital

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15am (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 2, Episode 4 - Wedding Bells Part 2

Caroline is prepared for a custody battle while in Cannes for her ex-husband's wedding but Tom unwittingly saves the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 1

After a spate of deaths and health scares at the home, Tom decides to take up counselling to help those around him. At the same time, he takes the opportunity to conduct a survey to predict who'll die first!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

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)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 4 - Lines of Communication

Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.

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

Series 2, Episode 1 - Jack In The House

Dani has moved house and she wants to celebrate in style with a big party for all her mates, but finds everything thrown into chaos when the oddly familiar DJ Jack causes mayhem.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Street And Lane

Street And Lane

Series 1, Episode 1 - Patio Marital

Johnny Street and Arthur Lane are a pair of Yorkshire builders in a white van - "Up your Street, Down your Lane" - who battle out their partnership and their future as they tackle a plethora or household repairs. This week it's a patio job at the home of warring couple Christine and Tom Rose.

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

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 1 - Away From It All

The Goods leave Jerry and Margo in charge of the house for a weekend in order to unwind. However they are so worried that the Leadbetters will not be able to cope that they can not relax at all.

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.

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Haggis Strikes Back

When Eddie teaches Haggis to be more assertive, things soon gets out of hand as the furry giant starts to throw his weight. Meanwhile Fiend is reduced to a gibbering wreck, now that Haggis has taken his role as the bossy monster.

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

Christmas Special - The Loxley Lozenge

A previous experience with Wesley Pegden and his home-made racing car should have been warning enough. But when Compo, Clegg and Foggy learn that the chap needs expert assistance with what can only be described as a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, how could they refuse?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 5 - Foul Play

Digby and Hacker uncover a plan to steal big money from the local football club.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Scapegoat

After an unprofessional mishap at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre, one of the social workers needs to fall on their sword.

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 8, Episode 1 - The Mysterious Feet Of Nora Batty

With the notable exception of Compo, Nora Batty is not used to anyone looking at her. So when her husband Wally takes an unnatural interest in those parts of her body she stands on, she is understandably unnerved. It is, of course, all part of Compo, Clegg and Foggy's attempts to settle a question of size once and for always.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 12 - Hancock In Hospital

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 13 - One Flew Out Of The Cuckoo's Nest

Nick decides to get his own flat but makes sure he gets some support (and money!) from his parents in the process.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 2, Episode 1 - Jack In The House

Dani has moved house and she wants to celebrate in style with a big party for all her mates, but finds everything thrown into chaos when the oddly familiar DJ Jack causes mayhem.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Heart Has Its Reasons

Having dropped off Jenny at university in the East End, Bill and Ben find the van being looted by a group of pre-teen tearaways. They manage to catch one of the group, Declan, but are more moved than angry when he explains he has no parents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 1

After a spate of deaths and health scares at the home, Tom decides to take up counselling to help those around him. At the same time, he takes the opportunity to conduct a survey to predict who'll die first!

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
30 min
Clock

Monday To Friday

Radio Scotland comedy about two single parents that kill time together while their kids are at school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 10 - Between Ourselves

While Thelma is still at her mother's, Bob has not been eating. He is also regretting having Terry stay with him as he's messy, lazy and causing his neighbours to talk. Bob writes a letter to Thelma that Terry tries to deliver at the library but even that is doomed to failure it seems.

U&Yesterday channel logo 2:20pm (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 5, Episode 5 - Earnshaw Strikes Again

"It's really a question of whether it's just a mood we're in or whether the world really is boring," muses Clegg.

CITV 2:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Chat show in which Robert Llewellyn interviews celebrities whilst driving them in his car.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 6 - Still Life

The farmer's turned artist, but will Shaun and pals play along?

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

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 1 - Away From It All

The Goods leave Jerry and Margo in charge of the house for a weekend in order to unwind. However they are so worried that the Leadbetters will not be able to cope that they can not relax at all.

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

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

Could rumours of the Grey Lady who haunts the house, be true? Rigsby certainly believes so, although he has not seen her - yet.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 3, Episode 3

Comedy show featuring all your favourite animals, only this time they're chatting. With special guest Dani Harmer.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Image shows from L to R: Faith (Lynda Bellingham), Bill (James Bolam)

Second Thoughts

Bill and Faith are middle-aged divorcees, ever-trying to forge a relationship together.

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

Christmas Special - The Loxley Lozenge

A previous experience with Wesley Pegden and his home-made racing car should have been warning enough. But when Compo, Clegg and Foggy learn that the chap needs expert assistance with what can only be described as a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, how could they refuse?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

Episode 2: More humorous songs from the quartet.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mamalicious

When Steve tries to make Sadie spend Mother's Day with his new girlfriend, Sadie goes on a campaign to get rid of her.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Babysitter

Charlie persuades a reluctant Caroline to let Joanna babysit, but a drama with the kitchen sink gets her into hot water.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 5 - Bonfire Night

Kenneth and Colin are planning their annual fireworks display, but Alison forbids them to spend the entire budget on massive Chinese pyrotechnics. Colin and Kenneth are not going to disappoint the students, so they decide to make their own.

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 8, Episode 1 - The Mysterious Feet Of Nora Batty

With the notable exception of Compo, Nora Batty is not used to anyone looking at her. So when her husband Wally takes an unnatural interest in those parts of her body she stands on, she is understandably unnerved. It is, of course, all part of Compo, Clegg and Foggy's attempts to settle a question of size once and for always.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 13 - One Flew Out Of The Cuckoo's Nest

Nick decides to get his own flat but makes sure he gets some support (and money!) from his parents in the process.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 4, Episode 4 - Wokingham

When his mum falls ill, Martin has to deal with a sister, a van and a moustache. Meanwhile, Carolyn and Douglas become locked in a game that can never end.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 6 - Still Life

The farmer's turned artist, but will Shaun and pals play along?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 12 - Hancock In Hospital

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 5, Episode 5 - Earnshaw Strikes Again

"It's really a question of whether it's just a mood we're in or whether the world really is boring," muses Clegg.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 2 - Horse-trading

Arkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3, Episode 7 - The Middle-Class Rip-Off

A constituency matter concerning an expensive and unused art gallery and a near-bankrupt football club threatens to gouge a deep divide between Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Should art and culture for the middle classes be subsidised?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 3

Turn that frown upside down with this latest serving of stand-up. Hanging out with John Bishop this week are fellow funny people Rob Rouse, Hal Cruttenden and Tiffany Stevenson, and showbiz stalwarts Michael Ball, Bobby Davro and Mount Pleasant's Angela Griffin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series from the sitcom by Ruth Jones and James Corden. Repeated again as of 01.00.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 5

Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. The Oracle's tall tales get him in trouble with the police. Diana comes to help her recently conned son Martin but only succeeds in making him feel much, much worse. Mel and Madge end up taking to the stage at The Benidorm Palace.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 3, Episode 5 - Norwich

This week, Frank Skinner is joined in Norwich by Russell Howard and Jamelia.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 4

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 4, Episode 3 - Vaduz

It's a bad time for Carolyn to take a holiday, as the crew of MJN Air have to face a real live king and a mythical fax machine.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Derek. Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Series 1, Episode 1

The retirement home's future comes under threat after a visit from the local council reveals the latest budget cuts are going to have a negative impact on funding.

BBC Four 10:03pm
30 min
Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Jonathan Watson), Bob Servant (Brian Cox), Nick Edwards (Rufus Jones), Phillippa Edwards (Pollyanna McIntosh). Copyright: BBC

Bob Servant

Bob Servant Independent, Episode 2 - A Local Man

The by-election favourite Nick Edwards arrives in town with his smart, glamorous wife and campaign manager, Philippa.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Way To Go. Image shows from L to R: Cozzo (Marc Wootton), Scott (Blake Harrison), Joey (Ben Heathcote). Copyright: BBC

Way To Go

Episode 2 - The Business End Of Things

When their second client, Elroy, deems their assisted-suicide operation amateurish, Scott decides if they're going to be a legitimate business they've got to start acting like one.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Pick Ups. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Phil Rowson), Lind (Sally Lindsay), Mike (John Thomson), Alan (Ash Tandon). Copyright: BBC

Pick Ups

Series 1, Episode 3 - Rookie

Mike and Linda meet dates Andrew and Teri at a unique restaurant, with mixed results.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 7, Episode 9

With guests Jack Whitehall and Ed Byrne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 5

Agony aunt Sarah dishes out real advice for real people, solving the nations problems with her Support Group.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Nimmo Twins In.... Copyright: BBC

The Nimmo Twins In...

Episode 4 - Killing Time

Mr Pike takes on many mundane jobs, with the zeal of a former assassin.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 1

The irrepressible Keith Lemon presents a brand new series of the topical showbiz panel show. Christine Bleakley, Phillip Schofield and Corrie actor Chris Fountain join Holly, Fearne and Rufus.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials - 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Deal Or No Deal

The 8 Out Of 10 Cats team - Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock - hijack an episode of Deal or No Deal.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Adam Buxton's BUG. Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 3

Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

Series 1, Episode 3

George has removed Alex's favourite snail in order to study the effects on his son. Meanwhile Beverley believes she may be pregnant, which brings her and Alex closer together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Middle-Class Rip-Off

A constituency matter concerning an expensive and unused art gallery and a near-bankrupt football club threatens to gouge a deep divide between Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Should art and culture for the middle classes be subsidised?

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 5 - Crusty Curtains

Donna moves in with Gaz and they decide to each write a 'list of demands' that they can compromise on.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (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 2 - Horse-trading

Arkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...

BBC HD 12:20am (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Sandra Prince (Bronagh Gallagher), Keith Prince (Ben Crompton), Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson), Alan Derbyshire (Angus Deayton), Janet Derbyshire (Anna Chancellor). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 2, Episode 4 - Just Two People With A Kid

Jamie is turning 18 and Mike has taken over organising the party. His main mission is to source some high-quality, mind-altering substances.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

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

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The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.

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Commercial Breakdown. Jasper Carrott. Copyright: Celador Productions

Commercial Breakdown

Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.

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

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 3, Episode 5 - Norwich

This week, Frank Skinner is joined in Norwich by Russell Howard and Jamelia.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:40am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 11 - Wartime

In this show, topics include Karl's thoughts on the importance of historic artefacts and how his book will be viewed in the future. Plus, the meaning of popular wartime expressions and what life must be like for a soldier's spouse.

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Commercial Breakdown. Jasper Carrott. Copyright: Celador Productions

Commercial Breakdown

Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (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 7, Episode 9

With guests Jack Whitehall and Ed Byrne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 4 - Lines of Communication

Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.

BBC Four 2:15am (repeat)
Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Jonathan Watson), Bob Servant (Brian Cox), Nick Edwards (Rufus Jones), Phillippa Edwards (Pollyanna McIntosh). Copyright: BBC

Bob Servant

Bob Servant Independent, Episode 2 - A Local Man

The by-election favourite Nick Edwards arrives in town with his smart, glamorous wife and campaign manager, Philippa.

BBC Three 2:25am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 4

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 5, Episode 4 - Love Is A Many Stupid Thing

Love & peace between man & beast is Sandra's new cause. But love & peace between man & Sandra causes trouble for The Liver Birds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Street And Lane

Street And Lane

Series 1, Episode 1 - Patio Marital

Johnny Street and Arthur Lane are a pair of Yorkshire builders in a white van - "Up your Street, Down your Lane" - who battle out their partnership and their future as they tackle a plethora or household repairs. This week it's a patio job at the home of warring couple Christine and Tom Rose.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

Episode 2: More humorous songs from the quartet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 5 - Bonfire Night

Kenneth and Colin are planning their annual fireworks display, but Alison forbids them to spend the entire budget on massive Chinese pyrotechnics. Colin and Kenneth are not going to disappoint the students, so they decide to make their own.

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