British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 13th May 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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 4 - Golf

Hattie is so bored with Eric's constant golf playing, golf discussion, and general golf pre-occupation, that she decides to read up and try to understand the sport. It seems that she's got a knack for it, and ends up instructing the pros!

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 5, Episode 3 - When Two Worlds Collide

When a bomb falls on Ducketts Passage, Gary goes exploring - and is horrified to find Phoebe following him into the shop. Has his double life finally been exposed?

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 5, Episode 4 - Mairzy Doats

To Ron, the past is an adventure playground. But his attempts to play James Bond put Gary in danger.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 4

Robin is starting like his life in a parallel universe as a married man. But he is completely thrown when the children's entertainer he has booked for his son's birthday party turns out to be comedian Arthur Smith from his old universe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (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.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Episode 2.6: Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Eric loves fry-ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
Sketchorama. Thom Tuck. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Sketchorama

Series 2, Episode 3

Thom Tuck presents the sketch groups McNeil & Pamphilon, Barbershopera and WitTank.

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 12 - Girltastic, Part 1

A journalist from a major teen magazine comes to visit to see if Sadie is good enough to be Tweenager of the Year.

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)
Artists

Artists

Episode 2, The Inner Child: Marcus goes away to save his marriage, leaving Dolores with the kids and Nisha in the pub.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 1 - Finders Keepers?

When George finds a lost credit card, he wonders if there might be a reward. Meanwhile, Mildred suspects that another wedding anniversary will go by, forgotten, and Jeffrey is bothered by Tristram's new playmates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 24, Episode 9 - The Second Husband And The Showgirls

Truly learns that his former wife's new husband is coming to town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (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 1 - Royal Trubble

A royal imposter makes impossible demands and the hopeless staff hold it together.

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

Series 24, Episode 10 - All Of A Florrie

Truly finds out out what it's like when a flirtation from the past turns up with amorous intentions.

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

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 13 - The Digworth Method

Digby and Hacker are excited when they are asked to give a talk about the life of a top reporter... but what is Selina Sharp doing in the audience?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Kerry's List. Kerry (Kerry Godliman). Copyright: Open Mike Productions / BBC

Kerry's List

Series 1, Episode 3

In this third episode, Kerry's List involves bleaching mugs, napping, sorting out cobwebs, distressing a chest of drawers, organizing CDs, keeping my friend's secret, growing vegetables and buying Puy Lentils.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35am (repeat)
The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald

The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain

When the residents of a Welsh village learn that their "mountain" is just short of the required 1,000ft threshold, they plan to make it taller.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Episode 2.6: Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 3, Episode 1

The legendary duo taste wine, pay tribute to marriage guidance and head to the garden.

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 12 - Girltastic, Part 1

A journalist from a major teen magazine comes to visit to see if Sadie is good enough to be Tweenager of the Year.

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 5, Episode 4 - Mairzy Doats

To Ron, the past is an adventure playground. But his attempts to play James Bond put Gary in danger.

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 7, Episode 1 - A Quiet Honeymoon

The newly married LeClercs are shot down, and swiftly arrested by the Colonel. With Von Klinkerhoffen hospitalised, Flockenstuffen's making his presence felt at the chateau.

U&Yesterday channel logo 2:15pm (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 8

Diana turns her attention to local politics as a means to achieving more influence in her various causes. Unfortunately, Bayview needs her thunderous temper as Jenny faces the sack in a latest cost-cutting drive imposed by the board.

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)
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).

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 36 - Stick With Me

A stray tube of glue causes problems when the sheep get hold of it.

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 4, Episode 6 - High Noon

There's a mystery virus at the Willows' home and Matthew seems to have caught it. But Henry suspects he is faking it...

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 24, Episode 9 - The Second Husband And The Showgirls

Truly learns that his former wife's new husband is coming to town.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 3 - The Ticket Machine

Mum and Olive decide to become mail-order agents, but grossly misunderstand how profitable it'll be, leaving Stan with a huge debt to pay off. Jack thinks he has the answer in the form of an 'expropriated' ticket machine...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 24, Episode 10 - All Of A Florrie

Truly finds out out what it's like when a flirtation from the past turns up with amorous intentions.

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 18 - Sisters

Jaz wins tickets to a local concert and is soon battling her sister for who gets to go, though Gene may have a solution.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 5, Here in the Western World: The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics.

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

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 2 - In Sickness And In Health

Mildred's in hospital with a suspected grumbling appendix, leaving George home alone for a few days. Or he would be, if Jerry didn't drop by!

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)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 4

Robin is starting like his life in a parallel universe as a married man. But he is completely thrown when the children's entertainer he has booked for his son's birthday party turns out to be comedian Arthur Smith from his old universe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 5:30pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 8

John Bishop continues to lasso laughs, ably joined by comics Andrew Lawrence and Tom O'Connor, and a merry-go-round of familiar faces, including singer Michael Ball and socialite/one-time 'it girl' Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

It's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...

U&Yesterday channel logo 5:55pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 1 - The First Chronicle

Radox discovers a young hero who can save the Kingdom of Albion, while Crown Prince Veganin tries to find warriors to recurit into his army.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (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 6:25pm (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

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Long Legs Of The Law

Rodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 11, Episode 6

David Mitchell is joined by Ed Byrne, Mark Watson, Tony Hawks and Lucy Porter as they lie on the subjects of lions, pianos, grass and the French.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 9

After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Episode 2.6: Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (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 5, Episode 5 - Pennies From Heaven

With a financial crisis looming, Gary has to do what he promised he would never do - interfere with history. But history bites back.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 3, Episode 1

The legendary duo taste wine, pay tribute to marriage guidance and head to the garden.

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 7, Episode 1 - A Quiet Honeymoon

The newly married LeClercs are shot down, and swiftly arrested by the Colonel. With Von Klinkerhoffen hospitalised, Flockenstuffen's making his presence felt at the chateau.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:40pm (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 8

Diana turns her attention to local politics as a means to achieving more influence in her various causes. Unfortunately, Bayview needs her thunderous temper as Jenny faces the sack in a latest cost-cutting drive imposed by the board.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 4, Episode 1

Richard Fallon MP is still convinced promotion to the front bench is being denied him because of his obese son and his lack of visibility. This latter aspect is about to change radically, but not in the way Richard had hoped.

Radio 4 7:45pm
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 4, Episode 1

Richard Fallon MP is still convinced promotion to the front bench is being denied him because of his obese son and his lack of visibility. This latter aspect is about to change radically, but not in the way Richard had hoped.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:25pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

Loaded TV 9pm (repeat)
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 6

At Jongleurs this week, Pat Monahan hosts James Dowdeswell, Jason Patterson, Jacques Barrett, John Moloney and Christian Reilly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Chain Gang

When offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

BBC Four 9pm
60 min
Frost On Sketch Shows. Image shows from L to R: David Frost, Michael Palin. Copyright: David Paradine Productions

Frost On Sketch Shows

David Frost looks at the sketch show genre.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Ash (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious

Series 1, Episode 3

Freddie has an important audition coming up, whilst Ash frets over the direction of his own career. Meanwhile, Violet reveals a sordid affair with a Hungarian.

Loaded TV 9:30pm (repeat)
Marshal's Law. Lesland Marshal (Jason Attar). Copyright: Golden Tortoise

Marshal's Law

Episode 3 - Dirty Bombs

CSO Lesland Marshal's 'doggy bag' initiative runs into problems when some hoodies attack.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Graham (Tony Maudsley), Angela (Jo Enright), Danielle (Tamla Kari), Karl (Russell Tovey), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Janette (Angela Curran), Bryony (Sophie McShera). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 1, Episode 3

When a factory shuts down overnight, Brownall faces its busiest possible day, but Karl's in the worst possible state to cope with it.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 10

Actor Stephen Mangan takes over hosting duties this week. Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Kayvan Novak and Michelle Heaton.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (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.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Many Faces Of...

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Stanley Baxter

Celebrating the extraordinary career of entertainer Stanley Baxter, whose shows captivated huge audiences for twenty years.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Sketchorama. Thom Tuck. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Sketchorama

Series 2, Episode 3

Thom Tuck presents the sketch groups McNeil & Pamphilon, Barbershopera and WitTank.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min version
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 6

Jo Brand hosts the topical quiz, with guest panellists John Cooper Clarke and Michael Fabricant joining Ian and Paul.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 4, Episode 19 - Jamie Redknapp, Louise Redknapp, Yoko Ono, Vin Diesel

Jonathan's guests this week are Jamie and Louise Redknapp, artist and musician Yoko Ono, and Hollywood action-man Vin Diesel. Two of the world's greatest magicians from hit stadium show The Illusionists do something special, and new English rock band Bastille perform live.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 4

Tim and Rachel finally appear to have 'done the deed' and are confronted by a horrified Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to 'do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 80, Episode 5

Sandi Toksvig concludes Series 80 with Francis Wheen, Jeremy Hardy, Bridget Christie and Bob Mills.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
45 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 45, Episode 6

Jo Brand hosts the topical quiz, with guest panellists John Cooper Clarke and Michael Fabricant joining Ian and Paul.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 10, Episode 10 - David Gandy, Rob Brydon, Amanda Holden, Jessie Ware

The guests are supermodel David Gandy, comic Rob Brydon and Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden. Music is from Jessie Ware, who performs her latest single Imagine It Was Us.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (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

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Camping Trip

Will decides to organise one last trip for the gang before they go their separate ways. The four heroes pack the Fiat for a camping trip in the countryside. Will draws on all his scout training - the same however, cannot be said for Jay, Neil and Simon who aren't prepared for the great outdoors at all.

Sky Arts 2 11:20pm (repeat)
Sensitive Skin. Davina Jackson (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Sensitive Skin

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 13, Episode 6 - Olivia Colman, Alan Sugar, Hugh Laurie

Lord Alan Sugar says not all The Apprentice hopefuls are nice, Olivia Colman reveals she had hoped she was Broadchurch's killer and Hugh Laurie talks about singing the Blues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (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.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
45 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 45, Episode 6

Jo Brand hosts the topical quiz, with guest panellists John Cooper Clarke and Michael Fabricant joining Ian and Paul.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 3

It's host Jack Dee versus Jedward this week. Also on the show, Charlie Higson, Katy Brand and singer Eliza Doolittle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Facts And Fancies. Armando Iannucci

Facts And Fancies

Episode 5 - Monster-Eyed Bugs

From diseases to identity cards, Armando Iannucci concludes his own collection of humorous essays.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 2

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

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The Graham Norton Show

Series 13, Episode 6 - Olivia Colman, Alan Sugar, Hugh Laurie

Lord Alan Sugar says not all The Apprentice hopefuls are nice, Olivia Colman reveals she had hoped she was Broadchurch's killer and Hugh Laurie talks about singing the Blues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
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Hordes Of The Things

Episode 1 - The First Chronicle

Radox discovers a young hero who can save the Kingdom of Albion, while Crown Prince Veganin tries to find warriors to recurit into his army.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

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

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Shameless

Series 11, Episode 11

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

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The Graham Norton Show

Series 13, Episode 6 - Olivia Colman, Alan Sugar, Hugh Laurie

Lord Alan Sugar says not all The Apprentice hopefuls are nice, Olivia Colman reveals she had hoped she was Broadchurch's killer and Hugh Laurie talks about singing the Blues.

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60 min version (repeat)
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Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 9

After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 5

Amber struggles to cope with her feelings for her ex-boyfriend Brandon, especially now that he's going to be a daddy. Viva is asked to manage an anti-bullying presentation at school - and to look after bullying victim, Ruby. Saz and Ruby do not get on.

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Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Chain Gang

When offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.

Loaded TV 1am (repeat)
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Jongleurs Live!

Episode 6

At Jongleurs this week, Pat Monahan hosts James Dowdeswell, Jason Patterson, Jacques Barrett, John Moloney and Christian Reilly.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 6

Saz is determined to lose her virginity and sets about finding the ideal boy and the ideal location with the help of her friends. It becomes apparent that not everyone has been telling the truth about their sex life.

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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.

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55 min version (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

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

Loaded TV 1:30am (repeat)
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Marshal's Law

Episode 3 - Dirty Bombs

CSO Lesland Marshal's 'doggy bag' initiative runs into problems when some hoodies attack.

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The Office

Series 2, Episode 4

Tim and Rachel finally appear to have 'done the deed' and are confronted by a horrified Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to 'do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds.

Comedy Central Extra 1:40am (repeat)
If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One

If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One

TV broadcast of the stand-up comedy show in which Stewart Lee explores the formal limits of the art form.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
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Sketchorama

Series 2, Episode 3

Thom Tuck presents the sketch groups McNeil & Pamphilon, Barbershopera and WitTank.

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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.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
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Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Artists

Artists

Episode 2, The Inner Child: Marcus goes away to save his marriage, leaving Dolores with the kids and Nisha in the pub.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 2

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

BBC Four 3am (repeat)
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Frost On Sketch Shows

Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Karl imagines what life would be like if he had a doppelgänger.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
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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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 5, Here in the Western World: The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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Married

Series 1, Episode 4

Robin is starting like his life in a parallel universe as a married man. But he is completely thrown when the children's entertainer he has booked for his son's birthday party turns out to be comedian Arthur Smith from his old universe.

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