British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th July 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (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 8 - Something Fishie

Life becomes explosive when Gary and Phoebe have to deal with a protection racket. Yvonne receives a rude surprise.

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 3 - The Big Test

Faith reacts calmly after finding her daughter and boyfriend in a compromising position until the results of a medical test convince her she is dying.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45am (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 2 - An Almighty Bang

When Von Flockenstuffen announces plans for a daring raid to capture Churchill, to be run from the chateau, the Colonel decides it is time to have Von Klinkerhoffen reinstated. Meanwhile, back at the Café, the LeClercs are stuck inside a wall...

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

The Right Time

Episode 3.1: Gym shenanigans in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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 3 - Fleeing Monks

As Michelle prepares to send the airmen back to England whilst disguised as Monks, René is attempting to get out of receiving a collaboration medal from the General - an honour for which the Resistance, communists AND townspeople would have him executed!

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 34 - Shirley Whirley

In a bid to help move Shirley around the farm, Shaun has the idea of fitting up Shirley with wheels. Using a remote control, Shaun can now manoeuvre his large friend around easily - until the farmer's TV remote interferes with the signal, causing Shirley to run amok.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart. Richard (Richard Tyrone Jones). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart

Episode 1 - It's Your Funeral

Richard Tyrone Jones relives his perilous journey to the operating table and back again.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 13 - Off To Sea At Last

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

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)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

From Moscow to the mudflats of Muk Muk via a grand stately home, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host.

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 10 - Tiptastic

Sadie needs more money, so she becomes a roller-skating waitress in the Y - only to see Chloe walk off with her hard-earned cash.

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 4 - Live Now, PAYE Later

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 3 - Pain

Mike has an accident while testing Stanley's new invention, so Stanley is forced to take Mike's place and become a junior marine...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.5, Free Range Angels: The landlady sisters make merry with a Thai takeaway.

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 17th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 15.25.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Kenneth Cranham), Liz (Judy Parfitt), Jess (Antonia Thomas), Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Copyright: BBC

Spending My Inheritance

Episode 4 - To Your Very Good Health

With all their spending on exercise machines and looking after themselves, Harry's parents seem in better shape than he is.

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 5 - Keep Off The Grass

The sisters face a moral dilemma. They have seen someone they know involved in a crime, but can they grass him up? Tracey says yes, Sharon says no, but they both change their minds after speaking to Darryl and Chris. Dorien thinks there is only one option.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 6

Outlandish Georgian beauty tips, a Roman Galley safety announcement and made-up monsters and bizarre cures for the Black Death from the Measly Middle Ages are just some of the comedy treats featured in this week's feast of funny historical sketches.

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 5 - Send In The Clowns

Both Bill and Bella have dramatic news for one another. Could this be their last lunch or their first dinner together?

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 8 - Something Fishie

Life becomes explosive when Gary and Phoebe have to deal with a protection racket. Yvonne receives a rude surprise.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
PCSO Hat

Hobby Bobbies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Dangerous Driving

Our heroes decide to act on dangerous driving in the town, starting with colleague Jermain.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 2, Episode 2

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

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 13 - Off To Sea At Last

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

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 9 - Flash, Bang, Wallop

Gary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

From Moscow to the mudflats of Muk Muk via a grand stately home, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host.

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 7, Episode 2 - An Almighty Bang

When Von Flockenstuffen announces plans for a daring raid to capture Churchill, to be run from the chateau, the Colonel decides it is time to have Von Klinkerhoffen reinstated. Meanwhile, back at the Café, the LeClercs are stuck inside a wall...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (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 3 - Fleeing Monks

As Michelle prepares to send the airmen back to England whilst disguised as Monks, René is attempting to get out of receiving a collaboration medal from the General - an honour for which the Resistance, communists AND townspeople would have him executed!

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 9 - The Second Husband And The Showgirls

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (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.

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 8

Inel's snoring keeps Johnny awake. Johnny spends the whole episode in a bad mood and finally gets his revenge on Inel and the studio audience when they eventually fall asleep. Magicians Katherine Mills and James Went offer up some tricks to help Johnny sleep.

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 6 - Wanted

Rodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!

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 13 - Parting

Sharon is ignoring Chris and accuses him of lying about being ill in a desperate plea for attention, until she gets a call from the prison. Chris has a tumour. Will Sharon change her mind about leaving him and changing her surname?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45pm (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 4 - Live Now, PAYE Later

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&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 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?

Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...

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 14 - Jobs For The Girls

Sharon has gone into the pet sitting business, but she has competition from a teenage boy. Meanwhile Tracey has decided to get back behind the typewriter and Dorien gives her her first commission, with mixed results.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 3

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 2, Episode 2

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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, 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.

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

My Parents Are Aliens

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

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

The Right Time

Episode 3.1: Gym shenanigans in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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 9 - The Second Husband And The Showgirls

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

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

The News Quiz

Series 81, Episode 4

Sandi Toksvig questions panellists Jeremy Hardy, Jon Richardson, Vicki Pepperdine and Hugo Rifkind about this week's news while Zeb Soanes reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Rebecca Front, Jo Brand, Barry Cryer. Copyright: STV Productions

Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy

Episode 5

More lid-lifting on the sitcom world, with regulars Jo Brand, Barry Cryer and Rebecca Front joined by Dave Spikey, Vicki Michelle and more guests from classic sitcoms.

Absolute Radio 7pm
30 min
The Manuscript. Image shows from L to R: Nick Hancock, Clive Anderson, Andi Osho, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: TBI Media Productions

The Manuscript

Episode 5

With Andy Zaltzman, Christian O'Connell and Jo Brand.

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 10 - All Of A Florrie

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

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 13 - Off To Sea At Last

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

From Moscow to the mudflats of Muk Muk via a grand stately home, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host.

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 13 - Parting

Sharon is ignoring Chris and accuses him of lying about being ill in a desperate plea for attention, until she gets a call from the prison. Chris has a tumour. Will Sharon change her mind about leaving him and changing her surname?

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

Lunch

Series 1, Episode 5 - Send In The Clowns

Both Bill and Bella have dramatic news for one another. Could this be their last lunch or their first dinner together?

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 14 - Jobs For The Girls

Sharon has gone into the pet sitting business, but she has competition from a teenage boy. Meanwhile Tracey has decided to get back behind the typewriter and Dorien gives her her first commission, with mixed results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 2 - Time Waits For Norman

The husband of Maddy's literary agent has been photographed eating in a local hamburger bar. Slightly odd for a vegetarian; very odd for a man who is adamant he was in America at the time...

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.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 5 - Invertebrates

With Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican and Johnny Vegas.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Series 5, Episode 3 - Boho With A Shotgun

Sleepless nights are taking their toll on Dr Martin Ellingham and Louisa Glasson. Tempers are frayed as they try to find ways to comfort their constantly wailing baby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (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 9:55pm (repeat)
We Love The Royle Family

We Love The Royle Family

A special tribute to the familial sitcom, with famous fans offering their personal recollections of past episodes.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 1

Seann Walsh presents an energetic mix of stand-up comedy, sketch and viral clips. This first episode includes Seann discussing the 'toilet roll walk'.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And Hysteria

With Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Holly Walsh, Carl Donnelly. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell Kane

The 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart. Richard (Richard Tyrone Jones). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart

Episode 1 - It's Your Funeral

Richard Tyrone Jones relives his perilous journey to the operating table and back again.

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?

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 1 - Back To School

Mitch's drive toward maturity and finding a career leads him to teaching. Unfortunately he needs to improve his maths and so heads back to school, where he quickly falls in with a bad crowd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 3, Episode 1 - Sanjeev Baskar

Marcus Brigstocke invites Sanjeev Baskar to read PG Wodehouse and play Subbuteo for the first time.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 1

A new series of the hit panel show. Lee Mack is joined by Alex Jones and Alexander Armstrong and David Mitchell is joined by Chris Tarrant and Mel Giedroyc.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 5 - Come Dine With We

As a 'Personality Greeter' is added to the staff roster, and a busking saxophonist vies for Janine's affections, Ashley realises a lifelong ambition; while Jerwayne finds that race can still be a barrier to love.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

Loaded TV 11pm (repeat)
Marshal's Law. Lesland Marshal (Jason Attar). Copyright: Golden Tortoise

Marshal's Law

Episode 6 - The Christmas Miracle

Lesland helps a disgruntled nun to find her faith and meets God outside an old peoples' home.

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

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 1

Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle are joined by Jo Brand for the third time, whilst Rory Bremner has Andy Parsons and John Oliver on his team.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 2, Episode 1 - Brussels

Ross travels to Brussels... a city with a reputation a little on the dull side. But he soon finds out that with chocolate on every corner, a puzzling statue of an incontinent child, and the honour of being associated with the always-exciting Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brussels might be his kind of city after all...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Sandra Prince (Bronagh Gallagher), Keith Prince (Ben Crompton), Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson), Alan Derbyshire (Angus Deayton), Janet Derbyshire (Anna Chancellor). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Edge Of Hell

Laura and Jamie are struggling to cope with the everyday challenges of raising their baby, so the last thing they need is a big family event. But the Christening is looming and they're nowhere near ready for it. 60 minute episode.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 6 - Revenge Of The Razz

Feeling sidelined and unloved, Christopher is offered a new sales job by headhunter Dean Bisk, while Ashley and Jerwayne find themselves drafted into Razz Prince's Elite Selling Krew. Is this the end for PhoneShop Sutton as we know it?

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 6 - Schmoozin'

Eddy's first ever boyfriend, Pete, is back on the scene, and he's in possession of a set of lost Beatles recordings. As he, Patsy and Eddy celebrate the find and prepare to unveil the tapes to the world, it seems that nothing can go wrong.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:25pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 12

Joining team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton this time are 2011 X Factor winners Little Mix, Hollywood legend Verne Troyer, and top comedian Jason Manford.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

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

Loaded TV 11:30pm (repeat)
Marshal's Law. Lesland Marshal (Jason Attar). Copyright: Golden Tortoise

Marshal's Law

Episode 7 - Silent But Deadly

A dangerous mime artist is on the loose in Nuttleworth. Lesland is on the case and decides to fight mime with mime.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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Continuity

Episode 5

An update on the much-debated renaming of Book at Bedtime, an 'in depth' report from inside the Met Office, and an exciting vacancy in Radio 4's continuity department.

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Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 4 - Entanglement

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

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

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

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30 min
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Trojan Donkey

Episode 5

Hidden camera comedy that takes all that's good in 'old style' covert filming to show how funny life can be when people think no one is watching.

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Strangers On Trains

Episode 6

Nat asks strange men about marriage and family.

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The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

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Jongleurs Live!

New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.

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The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 5 - Friendface

Jen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social networking website, and then finds out why some friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.

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Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Plague

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

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Severance

Severance

Darkly comic horror film about a team-building exercise that goes disastrously wrong. Stars Danny Dyer, Tim McInnerny and Laura Harris.

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Plebs

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Orgy

Things take an upward turn for the boys when Marcus meets some fit Britons in the courtyard and Stylax finds a flyer to an orgy. With his grocery budget now spent on orgy tickets, Grumio must scrimp and save in order to put food on the table.

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Jongleurs Live!

New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.

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Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 1, Episode 1

Grimmy, Rickie, Melvin and Rochelle are all sweating the small stuff with special guests Joe Lycett, Holly Willoughby and EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood.

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The Work Experience

Episode 1

Grade PR promotes a new clothing collection designed by rap superstar Lethal Bizzle, and new interns Thomas and Aquila are thrilled.

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Plebs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Gladiator

Danny Dyer guest stars as Cynthia's new boyfriend Cassius, a friendly local gladiator who immediately proves a rival to Marcus in the quest for Cynthia's affections.

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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

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Marshal's Law

Episode 6 - The Christmas Miracle

Lesland helps a disgruntled nun to find her faith and meets God outside an old peoples' home.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
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Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2012, Episode 2

Josh Widdicombe introduces top stand-up acts from this year's Edinburgh comedy festival. Josh introduces some of the biggest names in comedy including Mark Watson, Shappi Khorsandi, Marcus Brigstocke and others.

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Campus

Episode 2 - The Culling Fields

Jonty is forced to make huge spending cuts and the Kirke University rumour mill goes into paranoid overdrive.

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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 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.

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Marshal's Law

Episode 7 - Silent But Deadly

A dangerous mime artist is on the loose in Nuttleworth. Lesland is on the case and decides to fight mime with mime.

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We Love The Royle Family

We Love The Royle Family

A special tribute to the familial sitcom, with famous fans offering their personal recollections of past episodes.

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Marshal's Law

A selection of four episodes of stand-up hosted by 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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Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.5, Free Range Angels: The landlady sisters make merry with a Thai takeaway.

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 1 - Pele

New York Cop goes undercover in Miami; Renny & Gaviskon, the French chefs, take a trip to the moon; and Noel creates a felt-tip masterpiece with disastrous consequences.

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Spending My Inheritance

Episode 4 - To Your Very Good Health

With all their spending on exercise machines and looking after themselves, Harry's parents seem in better shape than he is.

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Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.

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Faith In The Future

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Big Test

Faith reacts calmly after finding her daughter and boyfriend in a compromising position until the results of a medical test convince her she is dying.

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QI

Series I, Episode 5 - Invertebrates

With Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican and Johnny Vegas.

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The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 5 - Friendface

Jen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social networking website, and then finds out why some friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.

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Pete Versus Life. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Daniel Ings), Manfred (David Fynn), Chloe (Susannah Fielding), Pete (Rafe Spall), Rob (Joseph Kloska), Anna (Pippa Duffy). Copyright: Objective Productions

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 3

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

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

The Right Time

Episode 3.1: Gym shenanigans in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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