British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 9th March 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 7 - Mum's Last Fling

When Mum uses kiss-proof lipstick and stays out until 1:30am, everyone suspects the worst.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Man Who Blew Away

Victor is dogged by the practical jokes of a pair of local children, but having been recently stolen he is at least finally rid of the albatross that is their car. A long-forgotten holiday acquaintance, Mr Foskett, comes to visit the Meldrews and his unconventional behaviour causes problems for Patrick.

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

Carpool

Episode 5 - Paul Daniels & Craig Charles

This month's final episode sees Robert driving magician Paul Daniels and Red Dwarf co-star Craig Charles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 3, Episode 6

Comedy show featuring all your favourite animals, only this time they're chatting. All this and mystery guests too. If animals could speak they might say this was their favourite programme.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the first series from the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet). Repeated again as of 15.30.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 31

With broadcaster and bronze Olympic sprinter Kath Merry, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, former Heptathlete and 400m Sprinter Kelly Sotherton and Formula 1 presenter Jennie Gow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Dawn Of Man

Victor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
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 10 - Rights And Responsibilities

A new code of conduct is introduced by Draper, outlining the rights and responsibilities of each pupil.

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 16 - Unfriend Me

Jaz wants her teacher to be more approachable so Gene creates a new social network for her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

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.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
The Johnny & Inel Show. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Cochrane, Inel Tomlinson. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Johnny & Inel Show

Series 1, Episode 8

Inel's snoring keeps Johnny awake. Johnny spends the whole episode in a bad mood and finally gets his revenge on Inel and the studio audience when they eventually fall asleep. Magicians Katherine Mills and James Went offer up some tricks to help Johnny sleep.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 39, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Nick Doody and Jonny & The Baptists to present a comic look at the week's news.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 7 - Dinnerlicious

When Sadie thinks Taylor is about to dump her, she decides to go 'retro' and cook dinner for him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Man Who Blew Away

Victor is dogged by the practical jokes of a pair of local children, but having been recently stolen he is at least finally rid of the albatross that is their car. A long-forgotten holiday acquaintance, Mr Foskett, comes to visit the Meldrews and his unconventional behaviour causes problems for Patrick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Much Binding In The Marsh

Much Binding In The Marsh

A proposed Bindebourne Festival needs some famous guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 6 - The Friends Of Frambourne Pier

Voluntary work is required if the pier is to open up again, so Pike and Hodges canvas Frambourne's populace.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
The Magnificent Two. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Eric Morecambe), Ernie (Ernie Wise)

The Magnificent Two

Comedy film starring Morecambe & Wise as a pair of travelling salesmen who become entangled in a South American country's civil war.

U&W channel logo 5pm (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.

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 16 - Unfriend Me

Jaz wants her teacher to be more approachable so Gene creates a new social network for her.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 3, Episode 6

Comedy show featuring all your favourite animals, only this time they're chatting. All this and mystery guests too. If animals could speak they might say this was their favourite programme.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:25pm (repeat)
The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie. Bill Cotton. Copyright: BBC

The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie

Documentary about Sir Bill Cotton, the Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC during the 1970s who commissioned many comedy hits.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (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

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:50pm (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 1, Episode 13 - House For Sale

Dani discovers that her house is up for sale, whilst Toby is also in a spot of bother after borrowing Sam's savings to set up a joke supply company.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 9

The Bish and friends, namely funnymen Rob Beckett, Andrew Maxwell, Joe Pasquale and Les Dennis, deliver more snappy stand-up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Eric & Ernie. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe (Daniel Rigby), Ernie Wise (Bryan Dick). Copyright: Blue Door Adventures

Eric & Ernie

Episode 1 - Eric & Ernie

Single drama telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's formative years, from child stars to national treasures.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
Let's Dance For Comic Relief 2013. Tim Vine

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

In the grand final of the comedy dance contest. The comedians taking part are joke machine Tim Vine, stand-up Katherine Ryan and cheeky Lee Nelson. Also appearing will be The Soap Stars group, plus Antony Cotton and Jodie Prenger. The judges are Jo Brand, Greg Davies and Frank Skinner. Music from Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
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 1

Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 eighth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

BBC Two 8:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Made In Dagenham. Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins). Copyright: Number 9 Films

Made In Dagenham

Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.

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

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by James Corden and Ruth Jones.

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

Stella

Series 2, Episode 9

Alan and Aunty Brenda team up to raise funds in a last-ditch attempt to save the rugby club. Off the pitch, Rob and Stella try to rebuild their trust in one another, but his secret threatens to ruin everything.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 4, Episode 10 - Olivia Newton-John, Keith Lemon, Nicole Scherzinger

Jonathan welcomes the one that he wants - Grease star Olivia Newton-John, and the zany Keith Lemon. Pop superstar Nicole Scherzinger is in for a chat and performs live.

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

The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret

Series 2, Episode 1 - Todd's Terrible Day Ends And His Next Terrible Day Begins

Todd has a lot of explaining to do: What was he doing in the House of Parliament? Why is there a blood-stained cardboard box on his floor? And what is his father doing outside the door if he supposedly died in a skydiving accident?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Mr Hamilton (Bruce Boa). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad

Basil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 10

Rob makes Stella a life-changing offer, but as chaos engulfs her family and friends, can she accept it?

BBC Three 10:15pm (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Stephen Wight), Mary (Kelly Adams), Millsy (Gary Carr), Nick (Oliver Chris). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 1, Episode 1

The Bluestone 42 team are called out on routine ops with their CIA liaison officer Carter, where things take a drastic turn. Back at base, Nick takes an instant shine to the new padre. How will she react?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 9, Episode 2

Joining the panel this week are Coronation Street legend William Roache, Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey and comedian Chris Ramsey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 1 - Teacher's Pet

Following a disastrous day promoting Tesco sushi, Tom resolves to begin acting classes - as a teacher. Meanwhile, Jez and Suze rope Linda into looking after a doll as they practice for parenthood; and who should turn up unannounced but Linda's sister, Sugar.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Loaded TV 11pm (repeat)
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 3

This week, Patrick Monahan introduces Dean Baptiste and Sean Collins, Andrew Watts and Matt Reed, plus Kate Lucas and her guitar.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Spa. Alison (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Spa

Episode 5 - Wedding Belles

Both wedding and alarm bells sound as manageress Alison gets her registrar licence.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 2, Episode 2

Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke and Ed Byrne join Alexander Armstrong to ask and answer questions. Also appearing, via Skype, is Jack's dad, Michael Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad News Tour

A day on the road with the most controversial heavy metal band in the history of the universe, man.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
55 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 3, Episode 2 - More Bad News

A rock journalist reunites the Bad News band, who parted company after a disastrous maiden tour, for a one-off gig. But all does not go according to plan...

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (repeat)
Hunderby. Helene (Alexandra Roach). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Hunderby

Episode 7

A wealth of secrets are unravelled - not least the origin of bubbly milk - and everything that was known at Hunderby is turned upside down.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 10, Episode 2 - Ant & Dec, Rylan Clark, Joanna Lumley, The Vaccines

Alan is joined by top telly presenters Ant & Dec, recent Celebrity Big Brother winner Rylan Clark, and Joanna Lumley also pops in for a chat. Music is from The Vaccines, who perform their latest single Bad Mood live in the studio.

Comedy Central Midnight (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.

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Chris Addison

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris Addison

The Thick Of It's Chris Addison returns home to perform at the Manchester Palace Theatre, supported by Craig Campbell and Jo Enright.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 1 - Teacher's Pet

Following a disastrous day promoting Tesco sushi, Tom resolves to begin acting classes - as a teacher. Meanwhile, Jez and Suze rope Linda into looking after a doll as they practice for parenthood; and who should turn up unannounced but Linda's sister, Sugar.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (repeat)
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 8

Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 7

This week Richard invites over Jack Osbourne, son of Ozzy, TV presenter Dave Berry and resident regular Charlie Baker. This week's topics are: best gadget you have ever owned, the most underrated TV show of all time and the most famous person you have touched.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:20am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 1, Episode 7

Live show presented by Adam Hills. He looks back on the week gone, with the help of Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker and guest Duncan Bannatyne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad News Tour

A day on the road with the most controversial heavy metal band in the history of the universe, man.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (repeat)
Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It

Steve Coogan stars as some of his best known characters including Alan Partridge, Paul and Pauline Calf, and Tony Ferrino. From 1998.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 4, Episode 5

A modern-day Cyrano de Bergerac gives some tips on how to get Debbie to switch off EastEnders long enough to read her a love poem. There's an in-depth documentary about documentaries, and a very angry discussion about christenings. Meanwhile, David and Rob look for a sensitve new way to end their sketch show, just to prove they have depth.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 4

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am (repeat)
Derek. Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Series 1, Episode 6

Hannah receives a phone call from a man claiming to be Derek's estranged father. She informs Derek and asks him whether he would like to arrange a meeting, however Derek doesn't want to know.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 3, Episode 2 - More Bad News

A rock journalist reunites the Bad News band, who parted company after a disastrous maiden tour, for a one-off gig. But all does not go according to plan...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated podcasts.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 4, Episode 6

The comedy duo introduce an evil robot in disguise, and demonstrate how to ensure there is enough cat in a person's diet. They also explain their theories on why shop-set sketches have become redundant, and pay a visit to an elderly Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they encounter their cruelest enemy yet.

Loaded TV 3am (repeat)
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 3

This week, Patrick Monahan introduces Dean Baptiste and Sean Collins, Andrew Watts and Matt Reed, plus Kate Lucas and her guitar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (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

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.

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