British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 18th July 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 4 - Tony Hancock

Admirers and former colleagues of English comedian Tony Hancock talk about his versatility as a performer and the personal conflicts that contributed to his on-stage personality.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Faith In The Future. Image shows from L to R: Faith Grayshott (Lynda Bellingham), Hannah Grayshott (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Faith In The Future

Series 2, Episode 2 - Wrong Moves

Hannah is devastated after losing both a boyfriend and a job - all because she's too old.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50am (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 6, Episode 8 - Rising To The Occasion

With the Colonel, Flick and Von Smallhousen held by the Communist Resistance, Gruber calls in Von Flockenstuffen to have General Von Klinkerhoffen sectioned. Back in the town, Michelle's plan to have the airmen escape by balloon goes awry when helium cannisters deploy too early...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Episode 2.3, Swingin' Down the Lane: George is keen to visit an old bandleader who is on his deathbed. But Roy fell out with him 50 years ago and sees no reason to bury the hatchet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (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!

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 33 - Pigs Swill Fly

The farm is looking spotless and everyone is on their best behaviour when the dreaded farm inspector pays a visit. But while the inspector checks out the inside of the farmhouse, war breaks out in the field between the sheep and the pigs. Can Bitzer prevent the inspector from noticing as the chaos escalates outside?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
My First Planet. Image shows from L to R: Richard (John Dorney), Carol (Cariad Lloyd), Brian (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Lillian (Vicki Pepperdine), Mason (Tom Goodman-Hill), Archer (Phil Whelans). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

My First Planet

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Noticeboard Of Doom

Day 27 and the colonists are torn between Richard's newsletter and Archer's hot pants. And which is more dangerous, Brian's monkey wrench or Lillian's 'vitamin' drink?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 12 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blow up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

A warring pantomime horse trots on, while Ron Glum's love for Eth is tested on a night out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 9 - Cherylistic

Sadie accidentally promises to get an A-list celeb for a Save-the-Y-Club concert - so she ends trying, then lying, then finally impersonating Cheryl Cole herself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 3 - Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown. Stanley (Dean Chapman). Copyright: Retort

The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown

Episode 2 - Gut Instinct

A dead goldfish, a crying woman and a trip to the local sewage works are just a few of the things Stanley has to deal with in this week's episode.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Potting On. Pam Grant (Pam Ayres)

Potting On

Episode 6 - Something For Me

Pam has a win on the Premium Bonds. Gordon has the money earmarked for a new office computer but Pam wants to splash out on a sports car.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (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 16th and 17th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 15.20.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 6 - Esther Rantzen

In the hot seat is Esther Rantzen. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

U&Drama channel logo 10am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 4 - Muesli

Darryl is down after watching a fellow inmate being released. His friend tries to cheer him up. Tracey wants to have more in common with him so gets Dorien to lock her and Sharon in the box room for the weekend, only she ends up with a crisis and forgets about them.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 5

A priest makes a piano from live pigs, Emperor Caligula declares war on the sea, and we discover disgusting beauty tips from Ancient Egypt.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Like Moths Unto A Flame

Bella is making the most of her new-found libido, while Bill is convinced he is being sabotaged at work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25am (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 6, Episode 6 - Just In Time

When a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.

U&Drama channel logo 11:50am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 12 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blow up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05pm (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 6, Episode 7 - How I Won The War

A trip to entertain the troops forces Gary to play the hero.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

A warring pantomime horse trots on, while Ron Glum's love for Eth is tested on a night out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (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 6, Episode 8 - Rising To The Occasion

With the Colonel, Flick and Von Smallhousen held by the Communist Resistance, Gruber calls in Von Flockenstuffen to have General Von Klinkerhoffen sectioned. Back in the town, Michelle's plan to have the airmen escape by balloon goes awry when helium cannisters deploy too early...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (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 7 - The Frenchies Are Coming

As Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.

CITV 2:10pm (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 2:20pm (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 7

The Comedy double act of Johnny Cochrane and Inel Tomlinson is broken up when Johnny decides he's had enough of Inel. Inel is quick to recruit a replacement Johnny, only the real Johnny refuses to be outdone and sets up his own rival show. Who will miss each other first?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:30pm (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 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 3 - Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

U&Drama channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 11 - Love On The Run

When Darryl ends up in hospital, he and the nurse devise a plan for him to escape to spend a night with Tracey. Sharon has a fling with an artist who gives Tracey a surprise welcome home.

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 fourth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom. Repeated again as of 24.00.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 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

Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

U&Drama channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 12 - Old Friends

Sharon feels left out and jealous when Tracey invites her old best friend Trish to stay. Things soon turn around when Tracey becomes tired of Trish's obsession with the past and Sharon starts to bond with her.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
25 min
DNN. Image shows from L to R: Bob Roberts (William Andrews), Felicity Bond (Kelly-Anne Lyons). Copyright: BBC

DNN

Series 1, Episode 8

Bob has enraged Stacey-May Anaïs, who meets boy band Lawson, by using her One Direction towel; Jahmene investigates photo-bombing; and Gary Odgen attempts to swim with Steve Parry.

U&Drama channel logo 5:10pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 4 - Tony Hancock

Admirers and former colleagues of English comedian Tony Hancock talk about his versatility as a performer and the personal conflicts that contributed to his on-stage personality.

CITV 5:25pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Episode 2.3, Swingin' Down the Lane: George is keen to visit an old bandleader who is on his deathbed. But Roy fell out with him 50 years ago and sees no reason to bury the hatchet.

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (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 7 - The Frenchies Are Coming

As Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
My First Planet. Image shows from L to R: Richard (John Dorney), Carol (Cariad Lloyd), Brian (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Lillian (Vicki Pepperdine), Mason (Tom Goodman-Hill), Archer (Phil Whelans). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

My First Planet

Series 1, Episode 4 - Inglorious Barters

A queue for the loo and a rogue back rub threaten to blow up the colony. And just what is Lillian's 'special skill'?

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (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 8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff

Truly, Clegg and Billy track down a man famous for his green fingers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 12 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blow up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

A warring pantomime horse trots on, while Ron Glum's love for Eth is tested on a night out.

U&Drama channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 11 - Love On The Run

When Darryl ends up in hospital, he and the nurse devise a plan for him to escape to spend a night with Tracey. Sharon has a fling with an artist who gives Tracey a surprise welcome home.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7:45pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 1

The five surviving Pythons reunite to reflect on their award-winning series and the ground-breaking films which changed the face of comedy forever.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Like Moths Unto A Flame

Bella is making the most of her new-found libido, while Bill is convinced he is being sabotaged at work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15pm (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, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 12 - Old Friends

Sharon feels left out and jealous when Tracey invites her old best friend Trish to stay. Things soon turn around when Tracey becomes tired of Trish's obsession with the past and Sharon starts to bond with her.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Walking The Dogs. The Queen (Emma Thompson). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

Walking The Dogs

Touching comedy drama based on the events of an intruder breaking into the Queen's bedroom. Stars Emma Thompson as the monarch.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 4 - Entanglement

Lister loses Rimmer in a game of poker to a group of Biologically Engineered Life Forms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 1 - Band

When Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Snatch

Snatch

Comedy crime drama directed by Guy Ritchie. Jewel thief Franky Four Fingers steals a big diamond but is ambushed in London.

Loaded TV 10pm (repeat)
Marshal's Law. Lesland Marshal (Jason Attar). Copyright: Golden Tortoise

Marshal's Law

Episode 12 - The End Of The Beginning

Donny gets an ultimatum from crimelord Shetland Tony, while his brother Lesland closes in on the syndicate's Mr Big.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 3

The prospect of parents evening causes panic in WitTank presents The School; Marcel Lucont advises how to make international travel more entertaining; and master of seduction Antonio teaches us how to deal with rejection.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My First Planet. Image shows from L to R: Richard (John Dorney), Carol (Cariad Lloyd), Brian (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Lillian (Vicki Pepperdine), Mason (Tom Goodman-Hill), Archer (Phil Whelans). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

My First Planet

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Noticeboard Of Doom

Day 27 and the colonists are torn between Richard's newsletter and Archer's hot pants. And which is more dangerous, Brian's monkey wrench or Lillian's 'vitamin' drink?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Starlings

Series 2, Episode 3

Jan reminds Terry of a promise he made years ago about getting the "snippity-snip" once the kids were older, and, though normally a man of his word, this is one deal he might want to back out of.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 3, Episode 1 - Oil Rig

Giles tries his hand on board an oilrig in the Cromarty Firth.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 3

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Al Murray on his side.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Show What You Wrote. Image shows from L to R: Helen Moon, John Thomson, Fiona Clarke, Gavin Webster. Copyright: BBC

The Show What You Wrote

Series 1, Episode 4 - Kitchen Sink

Some gritty, social realism comedy what you wrote.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Everyone Quite Likes Justin. Justin (Justin Moorhouse). Copyright: BBC

Everyone Quite Likes Justin

Series 1, Episode 2

Manchester DJ Justin tries to balance love, work and everything else without much success. This week, his job seems to be on the line.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 3 - 50/50

Jen has a new admirer, but his romantic gesture goes horribly wrong when Jen's inability to tell the truth results in a very public humiliation. Meanwhile, Moss and Roy conduct an experiment with a 'lonely hearts' website.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'

Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 6

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Russell Kane on the recession, Micky Flanagan on trying for a baby, Tom Stade on drug addiction and Mark Watson on Londoners and muggers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Episode 2.2: Des Lynham and Sue Cook's secrets are revealed, plus Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh welcome special guest Adam Ant.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 11

Joining the panel this week are McFly stars Dougie Poynter and Tom Fletcher, Spice Girl Mel C and Ashley Banjo, leader of dance troupe Diversity.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Red Door

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

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 4 - Entanglement

Lister loses Rimmer in a game of poker to a group of Biologically Engineered Life Forms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
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Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 1 - Band

When Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.

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Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 7

This week's guests are TOWIE's James 'Arg' Argent, Harry Potter actress Jessie Cave, and comedians Katherine Ryan and Patrick Monahan.

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Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 3

The prospect of parents evening causes panic in WitTank presents The School; Marcel Lucont advises how to make international travel more entertaining; and master of seduction Antonio teaches us how to deal with rejection.

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Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

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Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Homecoming

Ken struggles to find something to like about his new son-in-law before being pushed into a somewhat radical course of action.

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Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 10 - Thirty Something

Sharon reminds Tracey that she used to be a hooligan when she complains about the neighbour's kids throwing a party. Sharon is depressed about her 30th birthday and her lack of fulfillment. Lisa makes her a tempting offer, but is all as it seems?

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Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 2 - Family Meeting

Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house and proposes a family meeting. But getting his own way turns out to have devastating knock on effects at Rachel's coming home party...

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The Royle Family

Christmas Special - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

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Faith In The Future

Series 2, Episode 2 - Wrong Moves

Hannah is devastated after losing both a boyfriend and a job - all because she's too old.

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Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 3

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Al Murray on his side.

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The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 3 - 50/50

Jen has a new admirer, but his romantic gesture goes horribly wrong when Jen's inability to tell the truth results in a very public humiliation. Meanwhile, Moss and Roy conduct an experiment with a 'lonely hearts' website.

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Walking The Dogs

Touching comedy drama based on the events of an intruder breaking into the Queen's bedroom. Stars Emma Thompson as the monarch.

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Marshal's Law

Episode 12 - The End Of The Beginning

Donny gets an ultimatum from crimelord Shetland Tony, while his brother Lesland closes in on the syndicate's Mr Big.

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Potting On. Pam Grant (Pam Ayres)

Potting On

Episode 6 - Something For Me

Pam has a win on the Premium Bonds. Gordon has the money earmarked for a new office computer but Pam wants to splash out on a sports car.

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The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Red Door

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

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The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 6 - Esther Rantzen

In the hot seat is Esther Rantzen. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Ricky teaches Karl some facts about animals; Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution, then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine; and Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.

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Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Fancy Dress Party

Paul's son, Little Luke, is out of hospital so he's having a fancy dress party to celebrate.

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Pete Versus Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mum's Cleaner

It's double trouble for Pete when he is accused of kidnapping an old lady's dog, while pretending to be a heroin addict to try an impress a Polish cleaner.

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Carpool

Episode 8 - Phill Jupitus & Toby Williams

In a special edition recorded at the Edinburgh Festival, Phill Jupitus and Toby Williams (aka stand-up Dr George Ryegold) jump into the car for chat with Robert.

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Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Episode 2.3, Swingin' Down the Lane: George is keen to visit an old bandleader who is on his deathbed. But Roy fell out with him 50 years ago and sees no reason to bury the hatchet.

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