British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 12th February 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 3, Episode 10

Adrian and Eddie are abducted by Yizzel and his mate because of a gambling debt they claim is owed to them - Joey, as usual, has to sort the problem. Freddie is sleeping on the sofa, jobless and depressed and Jack is concerned about his health ...

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

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers

Rigsby's a little over-enthusiastic with advice when a couple of newly-weds move into the house. However, a rude surprise awaits him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 3, Episode 11

After learning from the doctor that he doesn't have kidney trouble, Jack accidentally parks his van in the river! Nellie gives Freddie his marching orders after being unimpressed with his new job as a hot dog vendor!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Going Straight

Episode 6 - Going Off The Rails

Ingrid's wedding is almost here and everyone other than Fletcher is contributing. Damaged pride leads to bad decisions and the temptation of a big job. As best man and father of the bride he needs to get to the wedding on time, but only his conscience stands between him and complete disaster.

U&Dave channel logo 7am (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Episode 9 - Tim Vine & Doon Mackichan

At the Edinburgh Festival, Robert talks to Tim Vine and actress Doon Mackichan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Getting Nowhere Fast

Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 3.4: Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.

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

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 5, Episode 6 - Dame Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie watches Downton Abbey, goes on a go-kart and throws a pot. She gives her verdicts to Marcus Brigstocke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
30 min
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 2, Episode 8

Vic Reeves and his team discover some wonderfully curious facts about about trees, shoes and teenagers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 9.12, The Call of the West: Count Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne sell saxophones to the Indians in a cowboy caper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - One Of Us

A former head of MI5 is posthumously revealed to have been routinely passing information to the Russians during key Cold War years. An embarrassing story for any Government, but the situation becomes particularly tricky when it emerges that Humphrey chaired an inquiry that cleared him of such claims at the time...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:20am (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 3, Episode 1 - Bedtime Story

Joanna looks forward to spending a week working with Charlie but soon wishes she was back at school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am (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 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
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 79, Episode 6

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With Jeremy Hardy, Daniel Finkelstein, Katy Brand and Mark Steel.

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 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 9:45am (repeat)
Globe

All The World's A Globe

Episode 7: The emaciation of women in the National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth.

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.

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 9, Episode 12 - When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible

Aware of his responsibility not to let the passing away of an old school chum go without some ceremony, Clegg takes Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey to re-create the times when Bill Henry and he would walk gates and climb trees together. Then, certain uncanny things happen...

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 10, Episode 1 - The Experiment

On being forcibly up-ended by Seymour and Clegg to shake money from his pockets to buy a drink, Compo is left with a burning question; why, when he felt the blood rushing to his head upside down, did he not feel the blood rushing back to his feet when he was returned to a standing position?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50am (repeat)
Carry On Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Sister (Joan Hickson). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 9.12, The Call of the West: Count Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne sell saxophones to the Indians in a cowboy caper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 1:35pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - One Of Us

A former head of MI5 is posthumously revealed to have been routinely passing information to the Russians during key Cold War years. An embarrassing story for any Government, but the situation becomes particularly tricky when it emerges that Humphrey chaired an inquiry that cleared him of such claims at the time...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm (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 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Going Straight

Episode 6 - Going Off The Rails

Ingrid's wedding is almost here and everyone other than Fletcher is contributing. Damaged pride leads to bad decisions and the temptation of a big job. As best man and father of the bride he needs to get to the wedding on time, but only his conscience stands between him and complete disaster.

Fox 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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:45pm (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 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

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

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

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:30pm (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 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That

Compo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.

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 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.

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

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone

Since Alan moved out, there's a spare bed in Philip's room, and Rigsby has no intentions of keeping it empty. However, his plans to prey on the missionary instincts of a religious man backfire when he begins to convert Miss Jones!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (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

Series 9, Episode 12 - When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible

Aware of his responsibility not to let the passing away of an old school chum go without some ceremony, Clegg takes Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey to re-create the times when Bill Henry and he would walk gates and climb trees together. Then, certain uncanny things happen...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 2.2: Overtaken By Events: Hannah is driving her mother round the bend. Joe is discovering girls.

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
The Johnny & Inel Show. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Cochrane, Inel Tomlinson. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Johnny & Inel Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Johnny and Inel decide to create some merchandise in light of their recent popularity. However they soon fall out of fashion and learn a lesson that friendship is what's really important. X-Factor winner Joe McElderry is the guest.

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 3, Episode 2 - First Date

Laura persuades Charlie to ask Caroline out on a date.

Fox 5:25pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Getting Nowhere Fast

Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 3.4: Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.

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 10, Episode 1 - The Experiment

On being forcibly up-ended by Seymour and Clegg to shake money from his pockets to buy a drink, Compo is left with a burning question; why, when he felt the blood rushing to his head upside down, did he not feel the blood rushing back to his feet when he was returned to a standing position?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 1 - Queen Eleanor

Continuing their search for the Sword of Asnagar, the Questers find themselves in the kingdom of Premenstrua, ruled over by the beautiful but wildly unpredicatable Queen Eleanor.

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

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 4

Dad is suffering from a terrible hangover, and it seems worse as he struggles against the issues of his family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 9.12, The Call of the West: Count Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne sell saxophones to the Indians in a cowboy caper.

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 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That

Compo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods

Twinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
40 min
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Henry Goodman), Jim Hacker (David Haig). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Episode 5 - Scot Free

Another crisis looms for Jim when a coalition partner threatens to jump ship. Guest starring Robbie Coltrane.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 1 - Glasgow

Michael McIntyre begins his Series 2 travels at the Glasgow Theatre Royal, where he is joined by special headline guest Kevin Bridges with stand-up performances from Daniel Sloss, Milton Jones and Craig Campbell.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 5

Despite an attempt at counselling, relations between Paula and Dai are at an all-time low after she sleeps with Yanto. Stella's aghast but has her own mixed feelings toward Rob to figure out. Meanwhile, a 1980s-themed school reunion is on the cards.

Fox 9:30pm (repeat)
The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret. Copyright: RDF Television / Merman

The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret

Series 1, Episode 4 - In Which Brent Wilts Arrives And Things Take A Turn For The Worse

Wilts arrives in London demanding the money from all Todd's ThunderMuscle sales, while Todd oversees the filming of his commercial and finally seems to make a breakthrough.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education Service

Once again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Sean Lock, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee Nelson

Sean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
The Sarah Millican Television Programme. Sarah Millican. Copyright: So Television / Chopsy Productions

The Sarah Millican Television Programme

Series 2, Episode 5

Sarah talks business with Apprentice star Stuart Baggs and goes for a walk with the host of Coast, Neil Oliver.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Sarah Millican Television Programme. Sarah Millican. Copyright: So Television / Chopsy Productions

The Sarah Millican Television Programme

Series 2, Episode 5

Sarah talks business with Apprentice star Stuart Baggs and goes for a walk with the host of Coast, Neil Oliver.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
BBC Three 10pm
30 min
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 6 - Grumpy And Target Boy

Danielle encourages Laura to come to a university ball in Edinburgh. Meanwhile, Jamie is depressed - convinced he's blown it with Laura, failing at school and miserable in his job.

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

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 5, Episode 6 - Dame Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie watches Downton Abbey, goes on a go-kart and throws a pot. She gives her verdicts to Marcus Brigstocke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 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 10:30pm (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 2, Episode 5

This week, Carole's written a book; a plan to send mobile phone salesman to warzones in order to confuse the enemy into submission is mooted; and a son talks of childhood holidays in Weston-super-Mare with his geologist father.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

Comedy Central 11pm
30 min
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 2 - Identity Theft

Chaser Paul Sinha is joined by David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, and funny women Josie Long, Bridget Christie and Isy Suttie. Backstage chats with Stewart Lee.

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

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 4

Dad is suffering from a terrible hangover, and it seems worse as he struggles against the issues of his family.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Susan Calman Is Convicted. Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

Susan Calman Is Convicted

Series 1, Episode 1 - Equal Marriage

Susan examines the current hot political topic of equal marriage from a personal perspective.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Dan And Nick: The Wildebeest Years

Dan And Nick: The Wildebeest Years

Episode 7: Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's pun-fest, with a distraught Robin Wood turning 40 and The Archers goes sci-fi.

BBC Four 11pm (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 3 - Women And God

It's just three weeks to the by-election and Bob's faltering campaign urgently needs a boost. In a daring twin attack, Bob and Frank target both the religious vote and Broughty Ferry's womenfolk.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Derek. Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Series 1, Episode 2

It's Derek's 50th birthday and what better way to celebrate than with a party at the retirement home?

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 8 - Eyes And Ears

With David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Scheme of Things

The cult comedy show asks where Britain fits in the Theatre of Being.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan. Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan

Spoof documentary starring Sacha Baron Cohen as Kazakhstan's leading journalist, travelling through the heart of America.

U&W channel logo Midnight (repeat)
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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 4

Tucking into the pizzas and cracking some cans this week are writer and broadcaster Danny Wallace, stand-up comedian Micky Flanagan and comedian and singer Charlie Baker.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Black Mirror. Copyright: Zeppotron

Black Mirror

Series 2, Episode 1 - Be Right Back

Are computers now so sophisticated that they can believably emulate a real human being? So sophisticated that a computer can react and talk like them - after death?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:10am (repeat)
Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 6

This week's guests are actress Chelsee Healey, rapper Lethal Bizzle, Radio 1 DJ Tom Deacon, and comedian Matthew Crosby.

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Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods

Twinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.

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The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.

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Yes, Prime Minister

Episode 5 - Scot Free

Another crisis looms for Jim when a coalition partner threatens to jump ship. Guest starring Robbie Coltrane.

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Commercial Breakdown

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

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Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education Service

Once again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!

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Series 2, Episode 6 - Grumpy And Target Boy

Danielle encourages Laura to come to a university ball in Edinburgh. Meanwhile, Jamie is depressed - convinced he's blown it with Laura, failing at school and miserable in his job.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including the Top 50 "Freaks of All Time", famous sayings and a fire fighting monkey.

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Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

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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.

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Episode 4 - The Bitter End

The assisted-suicide business takes a step towards the dark side when Scott - desperate to quit the vet clinic after Dr. Jill's sexual harassment hits a peak - agrees to start buying the drugs they use from an illegal dealer.

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The News Quiz

Series 79, Episode 6

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With Jeremy Hardy, Daniel Finkelstein, Katy Brand and Mark Steel.

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Sean Lock: Stand Up

Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.

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Series E, Episode 8 - Eyes And Ears

With David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dirty Movie

Cinema manager Terry Toadstool has a plan to watch a porno movie at 9am, but certain people are out to thwart him.

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All The World's A Globe

Episode 7: The emaciation of women in the National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth.

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Episode 3 - Eleanor

When Eleanor Popplewell's (Katy Brand) beloved organic shop and café goes out of business, she is hardly happy that Gino (Gordon Kennedy), who owns the greasy spoon, tries to take it over.

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Second Thoughts

Episode 2.2: Overtaken By Events: Hannah is driving her mother round the bend. Joe is discovering girls.

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Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 3.4: Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.

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