British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 12th August 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 3

Audrey gets a good taste of normal life when some unpaid bills catch up with her, and the local garage confiscates her Rolls. Forced to take a job, she finds a position managing Mrs Proctor's stables and riding school. Meanwhile, Richard's finally bought the helicopter he's been talking about...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35am (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 4, Episode 2 - Getting On Sidney's Wire

The trio's attempts to do some handy work around the cafe are doomed to failure.

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

Married

Series 2, Episode 5 - Serenity

It has been a taxing few months for Robin in his new universe. But at last he seems to have tapped that well of inner peace. Or is there a more obvious explanation?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (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 2, Episode 3 - The Policeman Cometh

In a change of strategy from London, a French-speaker is sent, disguised as a policeman. René has far more to worry about; he and Hans have been tasked with borrowing Gruber's armoured car in order to blow up a train!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Jack Dee. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 59, Episode 6

A return visit to Leicester's De Montfort Hall for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden with Rob Brydon on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (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 2, Episode 4 - Swiftly And With Style

Monsieur Alfonse arrives in the café and makes his intentions towards Madamme Edith clear. It's already been a long, hard day for René, what with being caught by the resistance associating with the Germans - but when Alfonse challenges him to a duel, it could get a lot worse...

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 3.6: Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp, and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 13 - Pixiepoplistic (Part 2)

When Dede is exposed as a fraud, she has to do all she can to convince the TV company that Pixie Lott should still come to Sadie's house. But will she and her friends get the chance to party with Pixie?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 12 - Keeping It Warm

Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

CITV 8:55am (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 9am
30 min
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 2

Acclaimed stand-up comedian and top quizzer Paul Sinha rewrites the UK Citizenship Test to reflect his ideas about modern Britain and Britishness.

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 9:15am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 2, Episode 2

Julie goes into labour earlier than expected and, once again, Joey has to come to Billy's rescue as he heads. Meanwhile, Adrian goes to the D.H.S.S. for the first time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 1, Episode 1 - Abu Dhabi

The town of Bristol, a cat and a thermostat combine to present Martin with a career-breaking crisis. A flight to the Middle East is complicated by Carolyn's new economy drive; Martin's insistence that Douglas call him 'Sir'; and Arthur's refusal to believe that anyone actually knows how a plane stays in the air.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55am (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 20, Episode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?

Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes.

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 3, Episode 6 - The Lost Weekend

A dull weekend turns into a very painful lesson for Dorien.

BBC Radio Scotland 10:30am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2013, Episode 6

Fred MacAulay is back with another daily dose of news and comedy from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 9

The Stuarts are confused by the newly discovered drink tea, a Viking funeral ends in a massive fight, a child evacuated in the Blitz thinks farm animals are monsters, and some cowboys sing about life in the Wild West.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35am (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 20, Episode 7 - Beware The Vanilla Slice

Compo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (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

Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"

When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Births, Deaths And Marriages. Image shows from L to R: Anita (Sandy McDade), Malcolm Fox (David Schneider), Lorna (Sarah Hadland), Mary (Sally Bretton), Luke (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Unique Productions

Births, Deaths And Marriages

Series 2, Episode 5

Sitcom set in a local authority register office, written by and starring David Schneider.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 10

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (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

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

BBC Two 12pm (repeat)
The Importance Of Being Earnest. Image shows from L to R: Algernon Moncrieff (Michael Denison), Cecily (Dorothy Tutin)

The Importance Of Being Earnest

Classic film based on Oscar Wilde's play about two wealthy bachelors who pretend to be the dashing but imaginary Ernest when courting two young ladies.

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 3.6: Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp, and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 12 - Keeping It Warm

Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (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 2, Episode 3 - The Policeman Cometh

In a change of strategy from London, a French-speaker is sent, disguised as a policeman. René has far more to worry about; he and Hans have been tasked with borrowing Gruber's armoured car in order to blow up a train!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (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 2, Episode 4 - Swiftly And With Style

Monsieur Alfonse arrives in the café and makes his intentions towards Madamme Edith clear. It's already been a long, hard day for René, what with being caught by the resistance associating with the Germans - but when Alfonse challenges him to a duel, it could get a lot worse...

CITV 1:30pm (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 14 - Side FX

Mobbsy becomes unwell just before a talent contest and Gene's treatment has unexpected side effects.

CITV 1:55pm (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 2pm (repeat)
The Best Of Les Dawson. Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

The Best Of Les Dawson

Episode 1

Four-part series paying tribute to Les Dawson, famous for his deadpan wit and curmudgeonly persona. Featuring clips from some of his classic sketches and comedy performances.

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 28, Episode 2 - What Happened To The Horse?

An innocuous forest becomes the focus of ghostly rumours.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

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 5, Episode 2 - Bang

It's an explosive time in Chigwell, with upheavals for Sharon, Tracey and Dorien.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 20, Episode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?

Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes.

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 5, Episode 3 - Non Starter

Sharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 5 - Strictly No Dancing

The farmer hits the dance floor and attempts to learn how to ballroom dance using Pidsley as his dancing partner. The din they create annoys the sheep so much that Shaun decides to stop them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 20, Episode 7 - Beware The Vanilla Slice

Compo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 3, Episode 4 - Postman's Knock

Agony Aunt Clare Butterfield receives a letter from Worried of Ward 3, but her reply only confuses things...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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

Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"

When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 3, Episode 10 - Kirsty

Ted and Barbara return home early from holiday to find Neil lying naked in their bed, handcuffed to the headboard; he soon has news of engagement to new girlfriend Kirsty. Martin, meanwhile, is having a run of bad luck and injuries, mainly at work.

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

Flying The Flag

Episode 2.8, Submarine Diplomacy: The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 10

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

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

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 1, Episode 4 - Spanish Lace

David and Amy join Linda and her husband, Robert on a trip up the mountains.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 2, Episode 5 - Serenity

It has been a taxing few months for Robin in his new universe. But at last he seems to have tapped that well of inner peace. Or is there a more obvious explanation?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
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 28, Episode 2 - What Happened To The Horse?

An innocuous forest becomes the focus of ghostly rumours.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 67, Episode 1

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Tony Hawks, Alun Cochrane, Patrick Kielty and Gyles Brandreth attempt to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

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 28, Episode 3 - Variations On A Theme Of Road Rage

Howard gets a bargain when he buys a used car.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

BBC Three 7pm (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 4

Lee Mack is joined by Des O'Connor CBE and Tess Daly, while David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert and Sally Phillips.

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 3.6: Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp, and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 12 - Keeping It Warm

Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally?

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 5, Episode 2 - Bang

It's an explosive time in Chigwell, with upheavals for Sharon, Tracey and Dorien.

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

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 6

Six-year-old Karen is preoccupied with the exact whereabouts of Satan, and Ben falls foul of a hardline football referee.

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 5, Episode 3 - Non Starter

Sharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

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

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2013, Episode 6

Fred MacAulay is back with another daily dose of news and comedy from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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

Series 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Talented Mr. Alan

Following a nervous breakdown, Alan's working his way slowly back up the ladder: he's got a girlfriend, a house (under renovation), one of the most popular slots on Radio Norwich, and a book: Bouncing Back.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 2 - Hanatomy

With Sue Perkins, Bill Bailey and Gyles Brandreth.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

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)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Jack Dee. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 59, Episode 6

A return visit to Leicester's De Montfort Hall for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden with Rob Brydon on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Radio 4 stand-up show from Paul Sinha which will feature the questions that should appear on the citizenship test.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
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

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 2, Episode 4

Everyone, apart from The Oracle and Telle (who strike up an unlikely friendship), head off on a free trip to a bullfight. But they all soon discover that there's no such thing as a free trip in Benidorm!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of Alan

Alan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 1, Episode 8

Lisa and Dan struggle to keep up the pretence that they're still together, and Shelley's had enough of Greg's lies.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 6

R&B superstar Ne-Yo takes control this week. Expect pop quiz antics as team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined on the panel by Stacey Solomon, comedian David O'Doherty, Aiden Grimshaw and Mercury Prize nominee Delilah.

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

The News Quiz

Series 81, Episode 7

In the chair is Sandi Toksvig, joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Matt Forde and Justin Edwards, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Zeb Soanes reads out a selection of cuttings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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

The popular satirical show of the late 70s and early 80s.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons

Stand-up comedy from Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedy king Alexander Armstrong hosts a unique panel show in which panellists devise - as well as answer - the questions. With Ed Byrne, Mark Watson and Russell Kane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Spats. John-Luke Roberts. Copyright: BBC

Spats

Pilot, Episode 1 - Mankind v Nature

Fourteen minutes of perfectly adequate sketch comedy written by and starring BBC New Comedy Award finalist John-Luke Roberts. This pilot decides which is better: Mankind or Nature.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (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

Series 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

Sky Arts 2 Midnight (repeat)
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Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Episode 1 - A Reluctant Tragic Hero

Tolkachov (Johnny Vegas) is a frustrated and exasperated family man.

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Argumental

Series 4, Episode 6

Ardal O'Hanlon and Richard Herring are the guests joining Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh.

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I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Talented Mr. Alan

Following a nervous breakdown, Alan's working his way slowly back up the ladder: he's got a girlfriend, a house (under renovation), one of the most popular slots on Radio Norwich, and a book: Bouncing Back.

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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 17

Dave Fulton on the World Cup, Mick Ferry on long term relationships, Jeff Innocent on holidaying in Guernsey, and Ian Moore on today's youth.

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60 min version
(repeat)
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QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Four 1am (repeat)
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Some People With Jokes

Series 1, Episode 5 - Some Scousers With Jokes: Volume 2

More folk from Liverpool share their favourite gags.

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I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of Alan

Alan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.

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Misfits

Series 4, Episode 2

Finn isn't quite as innocent as he looks when a dark secret he's been hiding at home is revealed.

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Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 4

The Pythons make it big in the States, release their first film, And Now For Something Completely Different, and then set out to make Monty Python And The Holy Grail.

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Not The Nine O'Clock News

The popular satirical show of the late 70s and early 80s.

Comedy Central Extra 1:45am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

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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

The popular satirical show of the late 70s and early 80s.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 6

R&B superstar Ne-Yo takes control this week. Expect pop quiz antics as team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined on the panel by Stacey Solomon, comedian David O'Doherty, Aiden Grimshaw and Mercury Prize nominee Delilah.

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Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Radio 4 stand-up show from Paul Sinha which will feature the questions that should appear on the citizenship test.

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

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Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedy king Alexander Armstrong hosts a unique panel show in which panellists devise - as well as answer - the questions. With Ed Byrne, Mark Watson and Russell Kane.

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Russell Howard's Good News

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

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Cabin Pressure

Series 1, Episode 1 - Abu Dhabi

The town of Bristol, a cat and a thermostat combine to present Martin with a career-breaking crisis. A flight to the Middle East is complicated by Carolyn's new economy drive; Martin's insistence that Douglas call him 'Sir'; and Arthur's refusal to believe that anyone actually knows how a plane stays in the air.

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Beaver Falls

Series 2, Episode 4

It's Mac's big day as Beaver Falls welcomes rival sports camp Wimoweh for their annual basketball match.

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Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 6

Ardal O'Hanlon and Richard Herring are the guests joining Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh.

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Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

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40 min version
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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 5

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.

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Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 2.8, Submarine Diplomacy: The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 2, Episode 5 - Serenity

It has been a taxing few months for Robin in his new universe. But at last he seems to have tapped that well of inner peace. Or is there a more obvious explanation?

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