British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 5th April 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 5

Aveline is taken to hospital and the family gather to comfort her. Joey finds out that Roxy is married.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 10 - Don't Fence Me In

Will builders scupper Gary's double love life in the time travel sitcom? Having reconciled himself to living in two different eras with two different sweethearts, Gary finds his lifestyle threatened when builders start to demolish his only route to the past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Special - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

The route that Gary uses to get back to 1941 has become a row of shops.

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

Carpool

Episode 3 - Rob Brydon & Jeremy Hardy

Robert's passengers are Rob Brydon and Jeremy Hardy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 2.4: How to get home from the pub. The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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

Series 2, Episode 6

With guest stars comedian Matt Lucas and singer Liane Carroll.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30am (repeat)
That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

Episode 1

If you think your family is annoying, wait until you meet the stars of this hidden camera show. The only thing they love more than each other is playing pranks on the public!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (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 Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The TV Lark

The TV Lark

Episode 7, Ship Ahoy: Troutbridge TV's new naval show is set to film a minesweeper sailing to the breakers' yard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 4

Daphne has the dubious pleasure of a flying visit from the Pinners who happen to be just passing. Meanwhile, Penny and Vince attend a wedding reception where further misunderstandings occur involving Vince and the bride!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 5 - Your Money Or Your Life

The death of George's uncle gets him thinking about his own mortality - and how much he may be worth for insurance....

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

Much Binding In The Marsh

The Weekly Bind has Mr Mulch's gardening and Patience Gush's poetry..

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 6

Following the establishment of the residents' committee, Harvey is suffering. The residents are happy, but Harvey's suffering. Meanwhile, Diana's niece and Tom's son are sneaking in to secret meetings in the management office...

CITV 9am (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 9am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 6, Speaking in Tongues: The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Episode 4 - The Wax Job

Ben decides to sell his dental practice and take up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the art gallery ladder leads to more than one fall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 1

Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other to find out which is the funniest. Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh are joined by Kevin Bridges, Jason Byrne and Johnnie Casson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (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 10 - Stop That Castle!

With the annual gala parade in the skilful hands of Foggy, Compo and Clegg, how could anything go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (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 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole Position

In avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05am (repeat)
Mutiny On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Suzy (Janet Mahoney), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Mutiny On The Buses

Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's comedy starring Doc Brown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie Wrote

GOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.

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

The TV Lark

Episode 7, Ship Ahoy: Troutbridge TV's new naval show is set to film a minesweeper sailing to the breakers' yard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Special - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

The route that Gary uses to get back to 1941 has become a row of shops.

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

Much Binding In The Marsh

The Weekly Bind has Mr Mulch's gardening and Patience Gush's poetry..

CITV 1:20pm (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 24 - Super Heroes

Jaz, Naoko and Mobbsy want to be superheroes, but Gene gives them all rather unusual and not very superhero powers!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Special - Musical Special

In a special musical episode of the award winning Horrible Histories, host Rattus Rattus chooses his favourite songs from the fourth series to entertain his young nephew.

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 5, Episode 10 - René - Under An Assumed Nose

Once again, René goes into hiding when it is believed that he was behind a plot to kill the Generals at their invasion meeting. Unfortunately, he chooses to disguise himself as a General...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 4

Daphne has the dubious pleasure of a flying visit from the Pinners who happen to be just passing. Meanwhile, Penny and Vince attend a wedding reception where further misunderstandings occur involving Vince and the bride!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 6

Following the establishment of the residents' committee, Harvey is suffering. The residents are happy, but Harvey's suffering. Meanwhile, Diana's niece and Tom's son are sneaking in to secret meetings in the management office...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (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 3:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Episode 4 - The Wax Job

Ben decides to sell his dental practice and take up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the art gallery ladder leads to more than one fall.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Home To Roost

Series 1, Episode 1 - A New Life

Henry Willows was divorced seven years ago when his wife took up with another man, and apart from the daily visits of his cleaning lady he has grown used to living alone. The sudden arrival of 17-year-old Matthew, one of his three long-estranged children, disturbs the quiet, orderly running of the home.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:10pm (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 10 - Stop That Castle!

With the annual gala parade in the skilful hands of Foggy, Compo and Clegg, how could anything go wrong?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 9 - Foggy Night

Freezing fog forces Stan to pull off the road, with Mum, Arthur, Olive and Blakey on board...

CITV 5pm (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 5pm (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 4

A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 6 - Where My Caravan Has Rested

George trades his clapped-out old car for - of all things - a caravan! Mr Fourmile and the local Residents' Association offer to buy it from him; with her even snobbier sister due to visit, Mildred is particularly keen for him to get rid.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 2.4: How to get home from the pub. The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

U&Yesterday channel logo 5:55pm (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 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) Boot

Compo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie Wrote

GOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm
30 min
That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

Episode 2

Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.

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 8

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic run through the week's news and are joined by Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, Matt Forde and Cariad Lloyd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Episode 2 - It Ain't Necessarily So

In the run-up to New Year's Eve, Gary worries about finding a way to see in the New Year with both Phoebe and Yvonne. Then Mrs Bloss threatens to chuck him out of his bedsit.

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

The TV Lark

Episode 7, Ship Ahoy: Troutbridge TV's new naval show is set to film a minesweeper sailing to the breakers' yard.

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

Much Binding In The Marsh

The Weekly Bind has Mr Mulch's gardening and Patience Gush's poetry..

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 5, Episode 10 - René - Under An Assumed Nose

Once again, René goes into hiding when it is believed that he was behind a plot to kill the Generals at their invasion meeting. Unfortunately, he chooses to disguise himself as a General...

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker

The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings

A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:20pm (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 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) Boot

Compo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm (repeat)
Youngers. Image shows from L to R: Davina (Shavani Seth), Yemi (Ade Oyefeso), Jay (Calvin Demba). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Youngers

Series 1, Episode 3 - For Man-dem Only

After the Boxes debacle Jay attempts to get his phone back from Jodie - but she's not gonna give it up easily. Yemi invites Davina to his bedroom studio to record. However Jay's response to this is less than warm.

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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Judi Dench

The Many Faces Of...

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Many Faces Of Judi Dench

Documentary tracing the career of Dame Judi Dench using excerpts from performances and interviews with friends and colleagues.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 45, Episode 1

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Richard Osman and Baroness Joan Bakewell.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
95 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 10, Special - Alan Carr's Grand National Specstacular

Alan Carr presents another Specstacular to celebrate Channel 4's first broadcast of the Grand National.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 1 - Rabbit

In an attempt to secure a lucrative work contract Lucy goes for dinner at a client's house but on her way home accidentally drives over his daughter's beloved pet rabbit. Panicking, in case she loses the job, she inveigles Lee into her hair-brained scheme to get herself off the hook.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 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

Series 2, Episode 6

With guest stars comedian Matt Lucas and singer Liane Carroll.

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 5 - Cleaning Lady

Can you imagine the filth on Gary and Tony's floor? Would you want to, for that matter? Dorothy insists that the pair hire a cleaner for the flat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 2, Episode 2

The phone-in show invites listeners to call in with their thoughts on Bullying and Property Sales.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 13, Episode 1 - Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Gerard Butler, Paramore

Tom Cruise talks about a stunt going wrong whilst making his new movie; Gerard Butler says he is not great at doing his own stunts; Olga Kurylenko talks about how cabbage improved her feminine assets; and Paramore perform live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

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

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons return for a new series with guests Milton Jones, Patrick Kielty and Mark Watson joining in the mocking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Beast Of Royston Vasey

The schoolchildren get a visit from the incompetent Legz Akimbo Theatre Company and the Denton children get cousin Benjamin in more trouble than he can possibly imagine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: BBC

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 4

Alan has penned a book that he tries to plug and speaks to a member of the Royal family, an impressionist and a government minister tainted by scandal.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (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?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

Radio 4 11:27pm
15 min
Richard Marsh: Love And Sweets. Richard Marsh. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Richard Marsh: Love And Sweets

Episode 4

Richard recounts falling for a seductive-looking lady called Sorrow and learning to put himself back together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Billy Bleach

The headlining stand-up comedian has not shown up, so newcomer Billy Bleach is called upon to perform an extended set.

Comedy Central 11:35pm (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 9 - Rude Words

Masterful Glaswegian stand-up Stephen Carlin joins the show alongside acts including Robin Ince and Phil Nichol. Grumpy BAFTA winner Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.

Radio 4 11:40pm (repeat)
The Cornwell Estate. Phil Cornwell. Copyright: Curtains For Radio / BBC

The Cornwell Estate

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mike Duggan

Veteran musician Mike Duggan makes ends meet by giving guitar lessons in a local school. But then a record company boss offers the him chance of a recording contract.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (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 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

U&W channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 4 - No Trace Of Tracy

A teenage girl disappears at the mansion of '70s rock god Roy Pilgrim. In the bizarre world of former rock legends, Jonathan seems a lot happier than Maddy; but then she was always more of a Percy Sledge girl.

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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:30am (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 1, Episode 6 - Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

Father Jack consumes more floor polish than is good for him and leaves Ted and Dougal half a million pounds in his will. But will he stay dead long enough for them to claim it?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Red Door

What is behind the mysterious red door in the I.T. department? What has happened to Moss's new mug? Why is Roy in danger of becoming known as a 'desk rabbit'? And what is the secret behind top executive Richmond Avenal's fall from grace?

U&Dave channel logo 12:55am
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
Altitude Comedy Festival. Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: CC-Lab

Altitude Comedy Festival

Andrew Maxwell presents highlights from the comedy festival that fuses the adrenaline of the Austrian ski slopes with the thrills of comedy.

U&W channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 5 - The House Of Monkeys

Elliot Strange's husband has been murdered - in a locked room with bars on the windows - and the chief suspect is a gorilla! Cue Jonathan and Maddy...

BBC Three 1:25am (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 5

Nick is down to his last 'Fisherman's Friend' - a sweet he eats every time he does the long walk to the bomb. The team become pre-occupied with finding more sweets in time for the next call-out.

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PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 5 - Salesman Of The Month

For the first time in years, someone other than Little Gary Patel is in with a chance of being top salesman of the month. As the boys vie for position, Janine moons over her new boyfriend, Don.

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Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 5 - Cleaning Lady

Can you imagine the filth on Gary and Tony's floor? Would you want to, for that matter? Dorothy insists that the pair hire a cleaner for the flat.

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Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

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Lee Nelson's Well Funny People. Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Nelson's Well Funny People

Episode 4

Lee Nelson goes back to school to offer some high-flying careers advice, whilst Jason Bent gets a red card for sleeping with his teammate's wife.

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The Midnight Beast

Series 1, Episode 5 - Boyband

The Midnight Beast have had enough of their budget starving-artist lifestyle. Chevy is just not cutting the mustard as their manager any more. The guys want money and fame, and they want it now.

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The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Beast Of Royston Vasey

The schoolchildren get a visit from the incompetent Legz Akimbo Theatre Company and the Denton children get cousin Benjamin in more trouble than he can possibly imagine.

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Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 6, Speaking in Tongues: The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road.

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Secret Peter

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 5 - Mash Potato Utopia

Noel is taunted by a Dolphin Bomber, New York Cop tells the tale of the singing fish finger and Secret Peter reveals where Alan Hansen has been hiding.

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Bottom

Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.

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Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons return for a new series with guests Milton Jones, Patrick Kielty and Mark Watson joining in the mocking.

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Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 1

Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other to find out which is the funniest. Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh are joined by Kevin Bridges, Jason Byrne and Johnnie Casson.

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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 10 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The 80s

Jimmy Carr hosts a special edition of the Big Fat Quiz series, taking irreverent look back at the almost unrecognisable decade of the 1980s. With Jonathan Ross, Adam Buxton, Jason Manford, Stephen Mangan, Micky Flanagan and Carol Vorderman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 4

A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 2.4: How to get home from the pub. The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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