British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 1st March 2013

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 1, Episode 5 - Let Them Eat Cake

The trio can stand the daily menu no longer and go on hunger strike. What they hadn't bargained for, however, was how hungry they would get...

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 7, Episode 9

Adrian has eloped to Scotland to marry Irene whilst Aveline has a scare that helps her bond with Oswald once again. Meanwhile, Joey has lost patience with his family's problems and decides to put himself first for a change.

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 7, Episode 10

Jack has good news from Leonora when she announces she is pregnant and Joey decides to join Adrian in Scotland to marry Roxy. Meanwhile, Lilo Lill has news of Freddie's whereabouts while Grandad dreams about his own calamitous funeral...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 1

A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 2, Episode 5 - London

Jago has been kidnapped and taken to London, but Dewey is far more interested in seeing 'Bedlam' ('Looneys, Looneys and More Looneys' - the Times) which is now in its sixth record-breaking year.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Radio broadcast mixing comedy and music. Featuring Alex Horne and his five piece band.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The TV Lark

The TV Lark

Episode 2, The Prestige Show: Fledgling channel Troutbridge TV stages a gala programme to boost its viewership.

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 4, Episode 1 - Come Dancing

Charlie and Caroline are kept on their toes at a golf club dinner dance when they realise a couple they have met are more interested in them than each other.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Much Binding In The Marsh

Much Binding In The Marsh

At the RAF station-turned-country club, it's time for holiday reminiscences, and the cast have a sing-song.

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)
Tony's

Tony's

Episode 2.3, Money Money Money: While checking the pipes in the cellar, the corner-shop barber makes a discovery.

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 3, Episode 2 - Chat Show

Dani is asked to go on a popular afternoon chat show, but worries that her life isn't interesting enough to talk about. Jack plans to create a 'behind the scenes' video of Dani to help the situation, but it proves to make it worse.

CITV 9:10am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.2: The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 10 - Dentist To The Stars

One of Britain's best-loved heartthrobs visits Ben's surgery and although the mere mention of his name sends Susan weak at the knees, Ben is singularly unimpressed - at first. Soon the whole household is in turmoil - except for Michael - who's far too busy making money out of the film crew.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

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

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 5 - Monster On Top

When Eddie goes on a school trip, the monsters are lost without their leader. So Fiend appoints himself king of the monsters. But Haggis and Norman each think they should be in charge, so they decide to hold an election.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 1, Episode 4 - Cat-Astrophe

Digby tries to help Hacker get over his dislike of cats, but they soon get into trouble.

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 13, Episode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?

Nora is acting strangely and Compo is worried.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 4, Episode 2 - After Gherkin

With the demise of their dog, the pensioner chums spend their winnings on animal welfare.

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 13, Episode 4 - Cashflow Problems

Compo's financial future suddenly seems much brighter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The TV Lark

The TV Lark

Episode 2, The Prestige Show: Fledgling channel Troutbridge TV stages a gala programme to boost its viewership.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Much Binding In The Marsh

Much Binding In The Marsh

At the RAF station-turned-country club, it's time for holiday reminiscences, and the cast have a sing-song.

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 3, Episode 2 - Chat Show

Dani is asked to go on a popular afternoon chat show, but worries that her life isn't interesting enough to talk about. Jack plans to create a 'behind the scenes' video of Dani to help the situation, but it proves to make it worse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Red Nick's Colonel

Angered by René's apparent death, the Communist Resistance capture Colonel Von Strohm and Captain Geering.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Dance Of Hitler Youth

The Colonel organises a party in the café, purportedly to celebrate the burning of the Reichstag, but in fact just to get Flick out of his apartment whilst it is broken into.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand 3, Episode 2

Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for comedy, jokes, anecdotes and backstage revelations from Jo Caulfield, Steve Gribbin and Mary Bourke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Chain Gang

When offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.

CITV 2:20pm (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 2:25pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 1

A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.

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 3:15pm
5 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Crow

It's late in the day as Bitzer rounds up the Flock for bedtime. They prepare themselves for a good night's sleep. Alas, a noisy intruder scuppers their plans. The Flock just find an inventive way to get rid of the pest if they are ever going to get a good night's rest.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:35pm (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 16, Episode 2 - Adopted By A Stray

Compo, Clegg and Foggy are delighted to be given an old van.... until they find out what is inside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 10 - Dentist To The Stars

One of Britain's best-loved heartthrobs visits Ben's surgery and although the mere mention of his name sends Susan weak at the knees, Ben is singularly unimpressed - at first. Soon the whole household is in turmoil - except for Michael - who's far too busy making money out of the film crew.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:05pm (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 1, Episode 6 - Tangled Web

Archie is craving female company and is heartened to see an attractive new nurse. So is Norman...

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 4:40pm (repeat)
Faith In The Future. Image shows from L to R: Faith Grayshott (Lynda Bellingham), Hannah Grayshott (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Faith In The Future

Series 1, Episode 5 - Odd Job

Faith's boss Gareth applies for the post of college principal.

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 13, Episode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?

Nora is acting strangely and Compo is worried.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Episode 2.4: Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (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 4, Episode 2 - Blind Date

Charlie's helpful nature leads to bitter rivalry.

CITV 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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 2, Episode 9 - Suspension

Josh is suspended for a day. Unfortunately it's on school careers day, and a record label guy Josh is keen to impress will be there. Can Josh get in to meet him without getting caught out by the teachers or his mum?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 2, Episode 5 - London

Jago has been kidnapped and taken to London, but Dewey is far more interested in seeing 'Bedlam' ('Looneys, Looneys and More Looneys' - the Times) which is now in its sixth record-breaking year.

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 13, Episode 4 - Cashflow Problems

Compo's financial future suddenly seems much brighter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
What's The Story?. Tom Price. Copyright: Tidy Productions

What's The Story?

Series 8, Episode 3

Tom Price hosts the topical comedy quiz show which takes a sideways look at the week's news.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 39, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Six Big Boobies

The airmen have gone, and all is back to (relative) normality at Café René. Herr Flick's not too pleased to have ended up with three copies of The Fallen Madonna though...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The TV Lark

The TV Lark

Episode 2, The Prestige Show: Fledgling channel Troutbridge TV stages a gala programme to boost its viewership.

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 16, Episode 2 - Adopted By A Stray

Compo, Clegg and Foggy are delighted to be given an old van.... until they find out what is inside.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Much Binding In The Marsh

Much Binding In The Marsh

At the RAF station-turned-country club, it's time for holiday reminiscences, and the cast have a sing-song.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Wooing Of Widow Artois

As more suitors pop out of the woodwork in search of Edith's hand, René becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of his café. Meanwhile, Herr Flick has devised a plan to send Hitler a forged copy of the Fallen Madonna, and another escape attempt for the airmen is afoot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm
30 min
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 8

John Bishop continues to lasso laughs, ably joined by comics Andrew Lawrence and Tom O'Connor, and a merry-go-round of familiar faces, including singer Michael Ball and socialite/one-time 'it girl' Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Keeping Mum. Image shows from L to R: Lance (Patrick Swayze), Gloria Goodfellow (Kristin Scott Thomas), Reverend Walter Goodfellow (Rowan Atkinson), Grace Hawkins (Maggie Smith). Copyright: Keeping Mum Productions

Keeping Mum

Black comedy starring Rowan Atkinson & Maggie Smith. A family's sweet new housekeeper solves their problems... but she's a serial killer.

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 4

Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guest panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Coren.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
30 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 15, Episode 7

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 8

Stella isn't enthusiastic about Luke's boxing career and confronts Rob for wrongfully encouraging their son, but the debate only reignites sparks between the old lovers.

BBC Three 9:30pm (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 1, Episode 6

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look at the week. Jonathan Ross is the guest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm (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 6 - Election Day

Election day has arrived, and after a strong performance in the debate, Bob's dangerously confident. A final PR push is on the cards, but can he keep up the momentum and win?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 5

Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Radio broadcast mixing comedy and music. Featuring Alex Horne and his five piece band.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 10, Episode 1 - Robbie Williams, Sue Perkins, Jaime Winstone, Jack Dee, Dara O Briain, Melanie C

Alan Carr welcomes pop star royalty Robbie Williams who also performs his new single, Be a Boy. Also on the sofa Sue Perkins and Jaime Winstone. And, fresh from their Comic Relief Zambezi River Challenge, Alan is joined by Jack Dee, Dara O Briain and Melanie C.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 1 - Lovers

Gary tries to convice Dorothy that he has had more sexual partners that he actually has.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Series 1, Episode 4

With Phill Jupitus, Lucy Porter and Dave Gorman

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 12, Episode 19 - Jude Law, Judi Dench, Mila Kunis, Olly Murs

Judi Dench reveals all about her exit from 007; Jude Law says he has banned his son from being tattooed; Mila Kunis talks about Oz; and Olly Murs is embarrassed by his tweets about Mila.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Henry Goodman), Jim Hacker (David Haig). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Episode 6 - A Tsar Is Born

Jim's efforts to appease the Kumranistan Foreign Secretary have failed. But then, Sir Humphrey has a plan.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 3 - Speed 3

Mrs Doyle takes a fancy to new milkman Pat Mustard. After meeting Pat, Ted's sure than not all is as it seems, and sets out to discover just what he's up to. Little does he realise the danger Dougal will face.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
50 min
Paddy's TV Guide. Paddy McGuinness. Copyright: ITV Studios

Paddy's TV Guide

Episode 7 - Families

In this penultimate episode, Paddy McGuinness focuses on 'families' looking at some of the most unique examples on TV from naked families to glamorous grandmothers. Plus a search of the archives reveals some rarely seen archive gold.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Sir Henry At Rawlinson End

Sir Henry At Rawlinson End

Episode 4, The Hatching: Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Mainland

Ted and Dougal take Father Jack to the mainland to get new glasses. Leaving him at the optician, they visit a nearby cave complex and tourist attraction, where they bump into Richard Wilson...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 1, Episode 5 - Reply All

Roger lies almost mute in bed in the spare room. Val tries hard to reach him, but slowly it dawns on them both that there's more to this crisis than the recent news about his father.

BBC Radio Scotland Midnight (repeat)
The Comedy Café. Janice Forsyth

The Comedy Café

Janice Forsyth presents a magazine show on BBC Radio Scotland focused on comedy in all its various formats.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 10, Episode 1 - Robbie Williams, Sue Perkins, Jaime Winstone, Jack Dee, Dara O Briain, Melanie C

Alan Carr welcomes pop star royalty Robbie Williams who also performs his new single, Be a Boy. Also on the sofa Sue Perkins and Jaime Winstone. And, fresh from their Comic Relief Zambezi River Challenge, Alan is joined by Jack Dee, Dara O Briain and Melanie C.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Valerie Step

Val is curious to find out how Roger's work tribunal has gone but, following recent events, relations between the two of them are less than easy.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile Hair

Introducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.

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

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand 3, Episode 2

Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for comedy, jokes, anecdotes and backstage revelations from Jo Caulfield, Steve Gribbin and Mary Bourke.

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Hit sketch show starring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. Characters include a pair of immature RAF pilots and a rude music hall duo.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

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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 1:15am (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Hit sketch show starring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. Characters include a pair of immature RAF pilots and a rude music hall duo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

U&W channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
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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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 2, Episode 3

Ricky teaches Karl some facts about animals; Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution, then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine; and Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.

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Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 4, Episode 1

It's Lip's 18th birthday and he's in for a few surprises. Not least what the Maguires expect of him now he's come of age, and his long lost mother, Monica, appearing at his party.

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Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 1 - Lovers

Gary tries to convice Dorothy that he has had more sexual partners that he actually has.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Tony's

Tony's

Episode 2.3, Money Money Money: While checking the pipes in the cellar, the corner-shop barber makes a discovery.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 7

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.

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Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 1, Episode 5 - Reply All

Roger lies almost mute in bed in the spare room. Val tries hard to reach him, but slowly it dawns on them both that there's more to this crisis than the recent news about his father.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.2: The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award.

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The Last Leg

Series 1, Episode 6

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look at the week. Jonathan Ross is the guest.

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That's Carry On!. Image shows from L to R: Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor

That's Carry On!

Carry On compilation film presented by Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Williams.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05am (repeat)
Derek. Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Series 1, Episode 5

Broad Hill Retirement Home is planning to host a cabaret show and Derek has formed an entertainment committee to discuss plans for the evening.

BBC Three 3:25am (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.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:35am (repeat)
Derek. Image shows from L to R: Dougie (Karl Pilkington), Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Bittersweet comedy drama written by and starring Ricky Gervais as a worker in a retirement home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Episode 2.4: Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 2, Episode 5 - London

Jago has been kidnapped and taken to London, but Dewey is far more interested in seeing 'Bedlam' ('Looneys, Looneys and More Looneys' - the Times) which is now in its sixth record-breaking year.

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