British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 3rd March 2013

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

The Brittas Empire

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
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 13

Freddie has a broken leg and under Nellie's feet again. Roxy has been thrown out by her husband and Joey is caught in the crossfire. When he hears she has a child, and another one on the way, he wrestles with conflicting emotions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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

In tribute to the late Richard Briers, G.O.L.D. devotes today to his most famous work. Includes a repeat run of the entire second series. Repeated again as of 13.00.

BBC Two 7:10am (repeat)
Hot Enough For June

Hot Enough For June

Spy spoof concerning a bumbling out-of-work writer who is hired by the British intelligence service to carry out a covert mission.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 4, Episode 6 - A Life Destroyed, And Then Repaired And Re-Happied

Our hero Pip faces his nemesis Mister Benevolent for an epic Russian battle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 6, The Captain's Problem: More chaos afloat as Simon Sparrow tries to diagnose a particular patient's ailments.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 10: When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 7

Joan of Arc gets a visit from a confused angel, a pirate captain tries to make his crew dress like ladies, and Mrs Celt enjoys being a Roman on Historical Wife Swap.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Jordan Brown), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 7 - Bogmoor Rocks

Another money-making scheme goes awry when bad weather forces the cancellation of Bogmoor's rock festival, but has anyone told Jedward?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 3, Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back: Michael Bentine recalls the start of The Goon Show and characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Series 1, Episode 3 - Flanders and Swann

Stuart Maconie looks at the lives and working partnership of Michael Flanders and Donald Swann. Their revues - At the Drop of a Hat and At the Drop of Another Hat - are comic legends and fit a peculiarly British tradition of satirical whimsy.

CITV 11:35am (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 21 - Indoor Activities

When Jaz, Mobbsy and Naoko miss a school trip and get locked inside the school overnight, Gene creates his own survival course for them.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 65, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons presents another episode of the panel show where guests must speak on a subject without repetition, hesitation or deviation.

CITV 12:05pm (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Universal Pictures

Mr Bean's Holiday

The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.

CITV 12:30pm (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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Carry On Matron. Image shows from L to R: Cyril Carter (Kenneth Cope), Matron (Hattie Jacques)

Carry On Matron

Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.

U&Dave channel logo 1pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 10 - England

With Charlie Higson, Sean Lock and Phill Jupitus.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 4

With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 2 - Movement

Bert Large could be the man to put Portwenn on the culinary map. Dissatisfied with his lot in life he abandons his plumbing business to open his own restaurant.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 10

Hosted by guest presenter Josh Groban, with panellists Charlie Baker, Tinchy Stryder, KT Tunstall and Michael Ball.

U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3pm
30 min
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Best in Show, Highlights Special

A compilation of the best moments from the first two series of the comedy animal show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 6, The Captain's Problem: More chaos afloat as Simon Sparrow tries to diagnose a particular patient's ailments.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 5 - Littlemixamondo

Rico and Dede battle it out to prove who is really Sadie's best friend - whoever wins gets to meet their favourite girl band.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 10: When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

The Likely Lads

Bob discovers that Terry is co-habiting with a Finnish beauty called Christina.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 21 - Indoor Activities

When Jaz, Mobbsy and Naoko miss a school trip and get locked inside the school overnight, Gene creates his own survival course for them.

U&Dave channel logo 5pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 10 - England

With Charlie Higson, Sean Lock and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 2, Episode 4 - Al Read

Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.

U&Dave channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 4

With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 10

Hosted by guest presenter Josh Groban, with panellists Charlie Baker, Tinchy Stryder, KT Tunstall and Michael Ball.

BBC Two Scotland 6:30pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self Service

Slow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.

U&Yesterday channel logo 6:50pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 16th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 3, Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back: Michael Bentine recalls the start of The Goon Show and characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
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

Series 2, Episode 2

Alex Horne and his five-piece band explore the body, with songs on shampoo, beards and catarrh. Guest star Phill Jupitus sings with the band and reads a poem, and Lady Lykez performs a rap.

BBC Two 7:30pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self Service

Slow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Series 1, Episode 3 - Flanders and Swann

Stuart Maconie looks at the lives and working partnership of Michael Flanders and Donald Swann. Their revues - At the Drop of a Hat and At the Drop of Another Hat - are comic legends and fit a peculiarly British tradition of satirical whimsy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel game hosted by Rob Brydon. Repeated again as of 22.40.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 6, The Captain's Problem: More chaos afloat as Simon Sparrow tries to diagnose a particular patient's ailments.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 10: When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8:45pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 1

The five surviving Pythons reunite to reflect on their award-winning series and the ground-breaking films which changed the face of comedy forever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 8, Episode 1

Joining Jack Dee on Team A are Coronation Street's Graeme Hawley and actress Brigitte Nielsen, while comedian Ross Noble and chef James Martin join Ulrika-ka-ka on Team B.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 5 - Escape From Victory

Once again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week Looks Back At.... Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week Looks Back At...

Episode 1 - Health

Another chance to see Frankie Boyle talking about Mock The Week slash fiction, hear about Dara O Brian's curious exercise regime and see the producer plaintively pleading with Dara through his earpiece.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 4, Episode 6 - A Life Destroyed, And Then Repaired And Re-Happied

Our hero Pip faces his nemesis Mister Benevolent for an epic Russian battle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Sofa Of Time. Image shows from L to R: Parker (Nick Frost), Mliford (Matt King). Copyright: BBC

The Sofa Of Time

Episode 5, Night of the Sexicle: Sexy assassin Morpheena is called in, while Milford and Parker grab a cab.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (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 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 10:50pm (repeat)
The Spa. Alison (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Spa

Episode 4 - Love Is A Losing Game

Peter Kelly, a swindler from Alison's past, uses his smooth-yet-slimy talking gets the manageress on board with his latest scheme to break into the PR world.

Sky Arts 2 11pm (repeat)
Sensitive Skin. Davina Jackson (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Sensitive Skin

Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 8, Episode 3

The Review Show features special guest - ratings agency Moody's, ex-Pope Benedict XVI discovers the problems of no longer being infallible, and Andrew Mitchell plebgate bike seems to be possessed by the Devil.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (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

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
40 min version
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 8 - Craig Revel Horwood, Sheila Hancock, Jon Richardson

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actress Sheila Hancock and comedian Jon Richardson wish to banish people who tell jokes all the time, ladies' toilets and friends who get into relationships.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (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 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Episode 3.3: Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm
40 min version
(repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 8 - Craig Revel Horwood, Sheila Hancock, Jon Richardson

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actress Sheila Hancock and comedian Jon Richardson wish to banish people who tell jokes all the time, ladies' toilets and friends who get into relationships.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 9, Episode 1

As Fearne takes a maternity break, Keith and Holly return with new team captain Kelly Brook. This week's is the show's 100th episode, including special guest Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:15am
40 min version
(repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 8 - Craig Revel Horwood, Sheila Hancock, Jon Richardson

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actress Sheila Hancock and comedian Jon Richardson wish to banish people who tell jokes all the time, ladies' toilets and friends who get into relationships.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (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 12:45am (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
My Funniest Year. Copyright: Twofour

My Funniest Year

Episode 1 - Jack Whitehall: 2005

Young comic talent Jack Whitehall, who is now starring in Channel 4's brand new drama Fresh Meat, takes to the stage of Hackney Empire and reflects on My Funniest Year, 2005.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 3, Episode 2

Lip finds a new friend when he starts as a porter at a hotel, but he turns out to be decidedly dodgy. Elsewhere, Kev's sister starts lodging at Sheila and Frank's.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 3, Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back: Michael Bentine recalls the start of The Goon Show and characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 2, Episode 5

Jason Manford and Peter Andre take on Sarah Millican and Stephen Mulhern. The stars must try to work out who can hold their breath underwater for over five minutes, who can lift a table with their teeth, who is the genuine American, who is sporting fake facial hair and who is the incredible pogo-stick freestyler.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 2:20am (repeat)
Common Ground. Colin Reed (Simon Day). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Common Ground

Episode 7 - Colin

Personal trainer Colin Reed (Simon Day) has a variety of clients.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Series 1, Episode 3 - Flanders and Swann

Stuart Maconie looks at the lives and working partnership of Michael Flanders and Donald Swann. Their revues - At the Drop of a Hat and At the Drop of Another Hat - are comic legends and fit a peculiarly British tradition of satirical whimsy.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 2:35am (repeat)
Common Ground. Sinclair (Dan Skinner). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Common Ground

Episode 8 - William & Sinclair

The story of ex-city banker, Bill (Rufus Jones), who has had a mighty fall from grace and is forced to seek help from his brother (Dan Skinner).

BBC Two 2:45am (repeat)
Being Eileen. Copyright: BBC

Being Eileen

Episode 4 - Monopoly

Eileen comes across an old 'Teach Yourself Spanish' tape and decides that, in keeping with her new philosophy on life, it's never too late to try something new.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Series 2, Episode 10 - Wayne The Zebra

Rex goes off on holiday, leaving Bad Bob in charge of the next TV adventure: a re-telling of The Beast of Bodmin Moor. This involves an audition for someone to play the beast. Guest starring Bobby Ball.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3am (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 1

The five surviving Pythons reunite to reflect on their award-winning series and the ground-breaking films which changed the face of comedy forever.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 6, The Captain's Problem: More chaos afloat as Simon Sparrow tries to diagnose a particular patient's ailments.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Episode 0 - Pilot

Nick Helm stars as Andy, an out of work musician who is forced to look after his 11-year-old nephew on the day he was planning to kill himself.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:55am (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 11, Episode 1

It's a grand occasion as the Chatsworth inhabitants celebrate being awarded an Olympic ring from London 2012.

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