British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 12th May 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 16 - Café

Eric cashes in his and Hattie's life savings to buy a run-down roadside café. They attempt to change it into a higher class establishment, but when custom dries up they are forced to bring it right back down to earth.

BBC Two 6:35am (repeat)
Press For Time

Press For Time

Norman Wisdom stars as the hapless grandson of the Prime Minister who is forced into a career change by his grandad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Spy Ring

After a major and highly publicised recent spy trial, everyone is suspicious of each other. Eric, Hattie and Mr. Brown have their eyes on a particular new neighbour.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (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 7:25am (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 three episodes of the sitcom about snobbish social-climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 4, Episode 2 - Ruth And Reconciliation

Romance may be in the air for Ed when he offends the daughter of a fellow writer, but will it survive his taking part in a Creative Partnership at the school where she teaches?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Archie's The Boy. Copyright: BBC

Archie's The Boy

Chaos ensues as Mr Hill loses his briefcase.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 6.12, Bringing the House Down: A new office block is on the agenda. But it's all a bit too close to home for Mildred.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 4

The Horrible Histories team recount an unusual Stuart highwayman who doesn't always steal victims' cash.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the prison-based sitcom. Repeated again as of 19.00.

U&W channel logo 10am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Radio

That Reminds Me

Series 1, Episode 6 - Ned Sherrin

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25am (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!

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the wartime sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 3, Episode 2 - Gracie Fields

Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 11, Episode 5

David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Richard Osman, Lucy Beaumont and John Finnemore as they lie on the subjects of octopuses, planes, armadillos and socks.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 1, Episode 2 - Verity Lumiere

Receptionist Sally must try to keep her temper when a film star arrives at the hotel.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10pm (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 8 - United We Stand...

Ashley lines the Youngers up to be special guests on the Avengers Krew's mixtape launch night. But will they make it to the concert?

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 12:35pm (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 4

Johnny and Inel fall out when Johnny forgets Inel's Birthday. Johnny has to pull out all the stops to make it up to him - will Inel be impressed?

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 4

Anne Robinson acts as host. With John O'Farrell on Ian's side and John Simpson on Paul's.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 5 - Laptop

When Nathan's laptop mysteriously breaks down in the middle of a project, Josh is the obvious suspect.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 1 - King Mitchell

When school bully Tyson smashes the lavatory walls with Mitchell's woodworking project, bizarre things start happening.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

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

U&Dave channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Christmas Special - Birth

Special Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 9

The Vikings launch their advert for We Sell Any Monk, Queen Elizabeth I surprises her court with some very odd laws, the sacrifice-obsessed Aztec priests sing their gruesome disco song, and we discover the Roman equivalent of text messaging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25pm (repeat)
About A Boy. Image shows from L to R: Will Freeman (Hugh Grant), Marcus (Nicholas Hoult)

About A Boy

Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the children's sitcom.

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

My Family

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
Angel Pavement. James Golspie (Henry Goodman). Copyright: Autolycus Productions

Angel Pavement

Episode 2

Bearing a swatch of high quality samples from the Baltic at rock bottom prices, James Golspie has transformed Twigg and Dersingham's fortunes overnight. Orders pour in from every quarter, wages are raised and, in this heady atmosphere, love blossoms. Let us hope Mr Golspie and his veneers are the genuine article.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Archie's The Boy. Copyright: BBC

Archie's The Boy

Chaos ensues as Mr Hill loses his briefcase.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 6.12, Bringing the House Down: A new office block is on the agenda. But it's all a bit too close to home for Mildred.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the third series of the cornershop sitcom.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 4

Anne Robinson acts as host. With John O'Farrell on Ian's side and John Simpson on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Christmas Special - Birth

Special Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Radio

That Reminds Me

Series 1, Episode 6 - Ned Sherrin

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 3, Episode 2 - Gracie Fields

Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Series 1, Episode 6

A Rocker needs help when her hearing aid breaks, while another has to be moved around in a supermarket trolley when her wheelchair is stolen.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
Graham Norton

British Academy Television Awards

Graham Norton presents the results of the BAFTA Awards.

Nominations include Mr Stink, The Revolution Will Be Televised, Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life and Cardinal Burns.

Norton, Sarah Millican, Ant & Dec and Alan Carr are up for the Entertainment Performance award.

All Nominations

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Archie's The Boy. Copyright: BBC

Archie's The Boy

Chaos ensues as Mr Hill loses his briefcase.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:05pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 3, Episode 4

Having become unadvisedly engaged at a local hunt ball, Harvey welcomes a new guest for a short stay at Bayview - his mother.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 6.12, Bringing the House Down: A new office block is on the agenda. But it's all a bit too close to home for Mildred.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:45pm (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 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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. Repeated again as of 00.25.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell Howard

Jack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series D of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 23.50.

BBC Three 9pm
45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 3

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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

BBC Three 9:45pm
45 min version
Sweat The Small Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Rickie Haywood Williams, Nick Grimshaw, Melvin Odoom. Copyright: Talkback

Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 1, Episode 2

Caroline Flack, Wretch 32 and Seann Walsh are the guests joining Grimmy, Rickie, Melvin and Rochelle.

Comedy Central 10pm (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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?

When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 4, Episode 2 - Ruth And Reconciliation

Romance may be in the air for Ed when he offends the daughter of a fellow writer, but will it survive his taking part in a Creative Partnership at the school where she teaches?

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

Mock The Week Looks Back At...

Episode 9 - Royals

Memorable moments include Greg Davies's Peter Andre impression, Rory Bremner's Prince Charles impression and Frankie Boyle's stand-up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Ape That Got Lucky. Image shows from L to R: Professor Austin Herring (Geoffrey McGivern), Chris Addison, Dan Tetsell, Jo Enright. Copyright: BBC

The Ape That Got Lucky

Episode 3 - Science and Technology

In his third programme, Chris Addison argues that human development regarding science came about through nothing but luck.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep

Ted becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments: This one-hour special counts down the top ten moments - as voted for by the viewers - from all three series of The Inbetweeners.

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

The Comic Strip Presents...

1986 Specials, Episode 2 - Private Enterprise

A toilet paper delivery man steals a band's demo tape and gets the money when the 'mystery' band is a success.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 2, Episode 2

Dara O Briain teams up with professor Marcus du Sautoy and comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Josh Widdicombe to solve fun maths-based brain teasers. Stop laughing at the back!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 1, Episode 1 - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

Ben doesn't get out much, but he's got a loving and attentive family, an active imagination and a comfortable bed... because he's in a coma.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The Mimic. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Jo Hartley), Martin Hurdle (Terry Mynott). Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Mimic

Series 1, Episode 4

Now acting as his father's manager, Steven sets Martin up with work recording sat nav instructions as celebrities. The session takes an unexpected twist however, and Martin's life really begins to change. There's also big news from Dionne to deal with.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 9, Episode 11

Radio 1 DJ Greg James and TV presenter Rick Edwards are among the guests preparing to be ribbed mercilessly at the hands of the West Yorkshire wild man.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Listen Against. Image shows from L to R: Alice Arnold, Jon Holmes. Copyright: BBC

Listen Against

Series 2, Episode 1

Jon Holmes reports from The Archers fan convention in Las Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

Loaded TV Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Sexxx. Copyright: Loaded TV

Sexxx

Episode 4 - Vigil

Local feminist Nadine Moss start a campaign against Sexxx in an attempt to save Soho from the adult industry, but it turns out she's not quite as squeaky clean as she'd have everyone believe.

BBC Three 12:55am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 3

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.

U&W channel logo 1am (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Joey Ross (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Special - The Judas Tree

Jonathan and Joey are called upon to investigate a series of mysterious and spooky events at a house called Green Lanterns.

BBC Three 1:40am
45 min version
(repeat)
Sweat The Small Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Rickie Haywood Williams, Nick Grimshaw, Melvin Odoom. Copyright: Talkback

Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 1, Episode 2

Caroline Flack, Wretch 32 and Seann Walsh are the guests joining Grimmy, Rickie, Melvin and Rochelle.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Radio

That Reminds Me

Series 1, Episode 6 - Ned Sherrin

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

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

The Comic Strip Presents...

1986 Specials, Episode 2 - Private Enterprise

A toilet paper delivery man steals a band's demo tape and gets the money when the 'mystery' band is a success.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 3

Daniel Sloss and Andrew Maxwell take part in the fast-talking panel show. Hosted by Sean Lock, with Robert Webb and Seann Walsh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 3, Episode 2 - Gracie Fields

Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am (repeat)
The Mimic. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Jo Hartley), Martin Hurdle (Terry Mynott). Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Mimic

Series 1, Episode 4

Now acting as his father's manager, Steven sets Martin up with work recording sat nav instructions as celebrities. The session takes an unexpected twist however, and Martin's life really begins to change. There's also big news from Dionne to deal with.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Archie's The Boy. Copyright: BBC

Archie's The Boy

Chaos ensues as Mr Hill loses his briefcase.

Comedy Central Extra 3:10am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 7 - Ed Miliband

Live comedy show curated by Stewart Lee. On tonight's bill Robin Ince is joined by the oddity of Josie Long and Simon Munnery, plus Alun Cochrane and Tony Law.

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 8 - Shouty Bollocks

Henning Wehn talks royalty, Tony Law tells his new joke and there's original comedy from Eleanor Tiernan, Boothby Graffoe, Simon Munnery and interviews by Stewart Lee.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:50am (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 11, Episode 11

A dream escape from the Chatsworth Estate is never straightforward as Patreesha's discovers.

Loaded TV 4am
60 min version
(repeat)
Sexxx. Copyright: Loaded TV

Sexxx

Episode 4 - Vigil

Local feminist Nadine Moss start a campaign against Sexxx in an attempt to save Soho from the adult industry, but it turns out she's not quite as squeaky clean as she'd have everyone believe.

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