British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 26th 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 7, Episode 5

Things take another turn for the worse when Nellie is taken to hospital. As she discovers she has been given an hysterectomy, a visit from the family proves less than comforting. Grandad, in the meantime, is left alone to cope with a visit from Lilo Lill.

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 4, Episode 4 - And Mother Came Too

Ron needs Gary's help in court after he is arrested. In 1942, Phoebe reveals her husband has been killed in action - leaving her free to marry Gary.

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 4, Episode 5 - The Leaving Of Liverpool

Gary and Phoebe look likely to change the course of history in wartime Liverpool, where Ron's grandfather is said to have been a hero.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The National Theatre Of Brent's Iconic Icons. Image shows from L to R: Raymond Box (John Ramm), Desmond Olivier Dingle (Patrick Barlow). Copyright: CPL Productions

The National Theatre Of Brent's Iconic Icons

Episode 3 - The Dalai Lama Or How The West Was Won

Desmond and Raymond trace His Holiness's journey from two-year-old yak boy to disaffected teenage Dalai to the mature Lama, exiled from his country, separated from his people, but spiritually at one with himself and the world. They also present Buddhism in a Nutshell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boots

Why does Richard Wilson sleep with a pair of miners' boots by the bed?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 10

This week, a stuntman demonstrates how to deliver porridge on a skateboard, and Brian Butterfield unveils 'the Ultra Pill' - three square meals in one unwieldy tablet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 1 - Where Is Troutbridge?

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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

A selection of four episodes of the romantic sitcom starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Bristow. Copyright: BBC

Bristow

Series 3, Episode 3 - Chapter and Verse

As the Chester-Perry clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:05am (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 2 - Robobootylicious

Sadie fixes it for Dede's mum to come to the JLS concert with her, and gets Steve to help Dede with her robot wars fight night on the same night. Then Dede's mum turns out to be even less cool than Steve, so she tries to get her dad back, by sabotaging Dede's robot so he won't have to help her any more.

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)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 4

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Johnnie Casson are joined by Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins.

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

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's Uniform

When Stan's uniform is covered in filth by a blocked drain, he concocts a plan to get the company to pay for a new one. Somehow it works - but Arthur's been repainting the kitchen furniture...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 3 - I Believe In Yesterday

Mildred's mother pays a visit, bringing a letter from an old US serviceman friend. He's back in England and wants to meet up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 4 - Teenage Dream Boy

Norman turns into a human boy for just one hour and escapes from the basement - so Eddie and the others have to catch him before he barges in on Kate and Nick's dinner party upstairs. But worst of all, how do they stop Angela falling for this mysterious, gorgeous blue-eyed dream boy?

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

A selection of episodes from the 22nd series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 3 - Going For Gold

Digby and Hacker want to save the local Scout Hut from demolition - but Selina Sharp has her own ideas for a front-page scoop!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 1 - Where Is Troutbridge?

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 2 - Robobootylicious

Sadie fixes it for Dede's mum to come to the JLS concert with her, and gets Steve to help Dede with her robot wars fight night on the same night. Then Dede's mum turns out to be even less cool than Steve, so she tries to get her dad back, by sabotaging Dede's robot so he won't have to help her any more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 4, Episode 5 - The Leaving Of Liverpool

Gary and Phoebe look likely to change the course of history in wartime Liverpool, where Ron's grandfather is said to have been a hero.

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 25 - Down The Drain

René is packing, once again, to elope with Yvette and the nicked gold to Switzerland - but before he goes, there's the small matter of a missing Enigma machine to deal with.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Anita And Me

Anita And Me

Episode 10: On the eve of her 11-plus, the exam seems to be the least of Meena's worries.

CITV 2:15pm (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 2:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering

It's Friday 9th April 1999, the date to conceive a 'millennium baby'. Whilst Tony attempts to humour a rather dim-witted work-experience girl, Bren's main concern is having workmen in to paint the canteen without closing for the duration.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 29 - Whistleblower

Bitzer loses his precious whistle and tests out a trumpet as a replacement. Before long, the power of the trumpet goes to his head and his fanfares and jazz styled bugling drives the flock around the bend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 4

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

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:10pm (repeat)
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Perrin (Leonard Rossiter), Doc Morrissey (John Horsley). Copyright: BBC

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Success Story

Henry's brother decides to pay a rare visit. Matthew is inspired by his young, successful Uncle, but Henry isn't full of brotherly love.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Best Man

The Inspector's niece is getting married to one of the drivers and much to Blakey's alarm, Stan is to be Best Man. He and Jack proceed to get the groom very, very drunk indeed.

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 7

A day trip to France brings buried memories to the surface for Bernard.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter Word

Mildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The National Theatre Of Brent's Iconic Icons. Image shows from L to R: Raymond Box (John Ramm), Desmond Olivier Dingle (Patrick Barlow). Copyright: CPL Productions

The National Theatre Of Brent's Iconic Icons

Episode 3 - The Dalai Lama Or How The West Was Won

Desmond and Raymond trace His Holiness's journey from two-year-old yak boy to disaffected teenage Dalai to the mature Lama, exiled from his country, separated from his people, but spiritually at one with himself and the world. They also present Buddhism in a Nutshell.

U&Yesterday channel logo 5:50pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 8

Tom's craving that feeling of youth again. Unfortunately his body is far weaker than his mind, and despite collapsing after a run, he refuses to heed Diana's or the doctor's advice to slow down. Harvey, however, is feeling wonderful about his plans to replace all English-speaking staff with cheap immigrant workers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:15pm (repeat)
And Another Thing...

And Another Thing...

Episode 10

Part ten of the sixth book in The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy 'trilogy' in which we come to an end.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Social Club FM. Image shows from L to R: Mr Chairman (Chris Corcoran), Rex Jones (Elis James). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Social Club FM

Series 2, Episode 1 - Helipad

Mr Chairman thinks a helipad might solve the club's financial worries. Local Business Studies teacher (and failed businessman) Mike agrees. Club caretaker Rex has his doubts.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 80, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp and Samira Ahmed.

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 4, Episode 6 - How Long Has This Been Going On?

Gary is getting ready for Yvonne's return from Korea, but an unexpected arrival at the Royal Oak could cause him even more trouble.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 1 - Where Is Troutbridge?

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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 25 - Down The Drain

René is packing, once again, to elope with Yvette and the nicked gold to Switzerland - but before he goes, there's the small matter of a missing Enigma machine to deal with.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Perrin (Leonard Rossiter), Doc Morrissey (John Horsley). Copyright: BBC

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 8

Tom's craving that feeling of youth again. Unfortunately his body is far weaker than his mind, and despite collapsing after a run, he refuses to heed Diana's or the doctor's advice to slow down. Harvey, however, is feeling wonderful about his plans to replace all English-speaking staff with cheap immigrant workers.

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 6 - Money Mad

Davina has an idea to help boost the Youngers' profile and get more online hits for their music video, whilst Ashley meets an old friend who provides a way out of his money problems.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:50pm (repeat)
The Look Of Love. Paul Raymond (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Revolution Films / Baby Cow Productions

Look Of Love - Film Special

Steve Coogan and director Michael Winterbottom talk about reuniting to make the biopic of British porn entrepreneur Paul Raymond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the laddish sitcom.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
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 4

Guest host Ray Winstone is joined by panellists Reginald D Hunter and journalist Camilla Long.

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, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 8

More of the best bits from Series J, with Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and guests.

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

Lee Nelson's Well Funny People

Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from the series featuring a host of comedy characters straight from the streets of modern Britain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boots

Why does Richard Wilson sleep with a pair of miners' boots by the bed?

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 8 - JLS, Sarah Millican, Danny Dyer, Laura Mvula

Alan is joined by boyband JLS; actor Danny Dyer; and Sarah Millican, who tells Alan all about hew new tour Home Bird. Music this week is by hot new UK singer Laura Mvula, who sings That's Alright in the studio.

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 5

The phone-in show invites listeners to call in with their thoughts on Global Warming.

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 4 - Lewis Hamilton, Dara O Briain, Pedro Almodovar, Alison Moyet

Lewis Hamilton says he is a bad loser, Pedro Almodóvar reveals he taught Madonna a life lesson, and Alison Moyet talks about cleaning out her old life, while Dara O Briain puts Graham's analytical skills to the test.

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

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Lucy Porter.

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 2, Episode 1 - Destination: Royston Vasey

An unusual circus comes to Royston Vasey, and Pauline faces up to life on the dole.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2012, Episode 2 - Machynlleth Stand Up Show 2012

Elis James hosts a special at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival with some of the acts on stage at Wales' premier comedy event. Featuring Matt Rees, Bridget Christie, James Acaster and Mike Bubbins.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 3, Episode 1

The team return with a further refined format. Topics on the first show of the series include the legacy of Baroness Thatcher; the Boston Marathon bombings; and the Sunday Times Rich List.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (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 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
The Wright Way. Image shows from L to R: Clive Beeches (Luke Gell), Gerald Wright (David Haig), Malika Maha (Mina Anwar), Bernard Stanning (Toby Longworth). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

The Wright Way

Episode 1 - The Rogue Speed Bump

Living with his daughter, Susan, and her new partner, Victoria, is taking its toll on Gerald. Victoria turns out to be a bathroom hogger and Gerald is therefore forced to make use of the facilities at work.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 3 - Marion The Young Lover

Springwatch comes to film on the Isle of Dogs and Nelson is horrified to discover all the animals are, in fact, actors. Destiny becomes a guide dog, Marion attempts to win love by staying alive for one more day, and Kali reveals she used to nest in Amy Winehouse's hair.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 12 - Job Security

Tonight Henning Wehn is joined by Simon Munnery, Maeve Higgins, Phil Nichol and Boothby Graffoe, with interviews from Stewart Lee.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Isy Suttie

Isy Suttie: Pearl And Dave

Isy Suttie recounts a moving love story involving a socially awkward childhood neighbour and a 'well-bred' girl from Surrey; Pearl and Dave.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 4, Episode 5

Sketches include the Grand Prix interview, the "Red and Shiny" thing which doesn't exist yet, and Stephen being disgusted. Guest stars Phyllida Law and Stephen Moore.

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 2, Episode 6 - The Plague

With Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:15am (repeat)
And Another Thing...

And Another Thing...

Episode 10

Part ten of the sixth book in The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy 'trilogy' in which we come to an end.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
Full English. Image shows from L to R: Eve, Dusty, Edgar, Wendy, Jason, Ken. Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Full English

Episode 1 - Britain's Got Bloodmonkey

Eve decides to enter her band into Britain's Got Talent. They're not very good but a misunderstanding could see her propelled to the final. Meanwhile, an anniversary get-away for Edgar and Wendy has surprises in store.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (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 4, Episode 4 - Three Girlfriends

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
Withnail & I. Image shows from L to R: I (Paul McGann), Withnail (Richard E. Grant). Copyright: Hand Made Films

Withnail & I

Film following the drink-and drug-fuelled misadventures of two struggling actors in a squalid London flat and an isolated Lake District cottage.

BBC Three 12:30am (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 8

Nick faces a gruelling challenge with a booby-trapped car bomb, while Simon finally stands up to his fiancee.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Jingle

When Adam and Jonny come home to find Dad secretly peering into his underpants with a magnifying glass, they're desperate to find out what he's looking at.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering

It's Friday 9th April 1999, the date to conceive a 'millennium baby'. Whilst Tony attempts to humour a rather dim-witted work-experience girl, Bren's main concern is having workmen in to paint the canteen without closing for the duration.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 1

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Training Men

As Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (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 4, Episode 5 - Drunk

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

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Switch

Episode 1

Stella, a witch from Camden, is in deep trouble. Summoning her fellow witches home with a "Switch" text, she's desperate to cast a spell to save her skin.

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Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Episode 1 - Comedy Lab Pilot

Addicted to prank calling, Fonejacker is a man who takes on various guises to satisfy his need to scam and confuse anyone at the end of a phone line.

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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 4, Episode 6 - In Bed With Dorothy

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 10, Episode 8 - JLS, Sarah Millican, Danny Dyer, Laura Mvula

Alan is joined by boyband JLS; actor Danny Dyer; and Sarah Millican, who tells Alan all about hew new tour Home Bird. Music this week is by hot new UK singer Laura Mvula, who sings That's Alright in the studio.

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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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Bristow

Series 3, Episode 3 - Chapter and Verse

As the Chester-Perry clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.

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On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball

The annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...

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The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Destination: Royston Vasey

An unusual circus comes to Royston Vasey, and Pauline faces up to life on the dole.

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On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen Trouble

Canteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
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Lee Nelson's Well Funny People

Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from the series featuring a host of comedy characters straight from the streets of modern Britain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 4

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Johnnie Casson are joined by Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins.

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Carpool

Episode 10 - Jim Jefferies & Richard Herring

Jim Jefferies and Richard Herring jump into the car for chat with Robert.

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

Series 1, Episode 7

A day trip to France brings buried memories to the surface for Bernard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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The National Theatre Of Brent's Iconic Icons

Episode 3 - The Dalai Lama Or How The West Was Won

Desmond and Raymond trace His Holiness's journey from two-year-old yak boy to disaffected teenage Dalai to the mature Lama, exiled from his country, separated from his people, but spiritually at one with himself and the world. They also present Buddhism in a Nutshell.

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