British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 6th September 2013

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 1, Episode 8 - Paint Your Wagon

Charlie can't help but get Caroline's car sprayed 'diablo red', rather than the 'sandalwood' she wanted. In doing so, he oversteps the mark, but her reaction leaps even further.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 3

Penny and Vince meet for a walk where they agree to continue being friends and she is even persuaded to have dinner at his flat. But can they spend an evening together without rekindling the past?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 7 - Football

Eric is set to referee a prominent local football match. When Hattie has a small flutter on the victor - 20 pence - with the woman in the bakery, the entire community begins to believe she's got insider knowledge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 2: Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (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 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 1, Episode 1 - Parking Enforcement

Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (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 1, Episode 4 - The More I See You

Ron agrees to print identity papers for Gary's return to 1940 at a price - he wants to go back in time with him. But where can Phoebe go now that she wants to leave the pub and her aunt's house has been bombed?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 7, The Diploma: Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Life With The Lyons. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Richard Lyon), Barbara (Barbara Lyon), Ben (Ben Lyon). Copyright: BBC

Life With The Lyons

Back in the Autumn: The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Jordan Brown), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 9 - Witch World

Dani and Jimmy each defend their branch of the family tree when a misunderstanding with local busy-body Mrs Crankett digs up an old witch legend of Bogmoor.

CITV 8:55am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven Seas

Sooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 10, Episode 6 - Final Thoughts

Mr. Beeston and Mrs. Rudd are retiring while Mr. Sims is leaving to travel around the world, but is their rivalry over whose leaving is being celebrated?

CITV 9:10am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Wendy House

Soo has lost her favourite necklace. Sooty and Sweep want to cheer her up so they decide to decorate her old wendy house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (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 5, Episode 17 - Going Like A Bomb

With Monsieur Alfonse now considered by Herr Flick to have been exploded by a bedpan, the Colonel sets up Captain Bertorelli to be caught with the stolen - and forged - money. Unfortunately, nothing runs smoothly...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Robert Lindsay

Electric Ink

Series 1, Episode 5

While Freddy introduces buzzwords to the paper, Maddox uncovers a top story about the PM. But will it be suppressed?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (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 5, Episode 18 - Money To Burn

Time is running out for Monsieur LeClerc; if he does not reveal the whereabouts of the missing money, Flick will have him shot. If he DOES reveal the whereabouts of the missing money, Michelle will have him shot: will the RAF arrive in time?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 10 - It All Began With A Volvo Headlamp

A heartbroken Kevin asks for help in finding a lonely spot to be alone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 1

This week a trip to a classical concert poses difficulties for everyone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 4 - I'll Retire To Bedlam

Victor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees. Later, a trip to the eye clinic gives Victor a chance to moan about the NHS. While he's out, Margaret agrees to look after her niece's two children for a day.

U&Drama channel logo 12pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 7

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 7, The Diploma: Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Half Moon Investigations. Image shows from L to R: Red Sharkey (Sebastian Charles), Fletcher 'Half' Moon (Rory Elrick). Copyright: BBC

Half Moon Investigations

Episode 5 - Ghost Fever

What appears to be the ghost of Mr Pickles is spotted in the disused science lab - but can Moon and Red solve this paranormal mystery?

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Life With The Lyons. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Richard Lyon), Barbara (Barbara Lyon), Ben (Ben Lyon). Copyright: BBC

Life With The Lyons

Back in the Autumn: The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
My Almost Famous Family

My Almost Famous Family

Episode 5 - Beat Surrender

Gary and Shalondra announce a maths test. Anyone who fails is out of the band! Grandad's arrival is a distraction for everyone, but for Isaac it's a great way to avoid revising. But can the others stop him from being kicked out of the band?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

U&Drama channel logo 1:10pm (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 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?

Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?

CITV 1:35pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 3 - Magpie Thief

A spate of magpie disappearances leads the kids to test their investigative skills.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

CITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 4 - The Raffle

The kids come up with a plan to raise one hundred million pounds for their city farm.

U&Drama channel logo 1:50pm (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 8, Episode 2 - The Essex Patient

Tracey's enthusiasm for the cleaning business is not shared by Sharon, who is feeling distinctly under the weather.

CITV 2pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
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 2:30pm (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 8, Episode 3 - The Maids Of Ongar

Dorien's offer to invest in Sharon and Tracey's business is turned down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 1, Episode 5 - I Get Along Without You Very Well

Yvonne decides to spend more time with Gary, now that he's given up his 1940s obsession.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 16 - Everything Must Go

Everything must go when the farmer sets up a stall by the side of the road and leaves Bitzer in charge. The lazy sheepdog soon tires of his role and gives Shaun the job. He proves to be a much better salesman than Bitzer and the flock are only too happy to get stuck in, selling pretty much all the farmer's worldly possessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 1, Episode 6 - In The Mood

Yvonne delivers an ultimatum to Gary, but Ron makes him an offer he can't refuse. Will he return to 1940, and if he does, will he ever come back to the 1990s?

Radio 4 3:45pm
15 min
Comic Fringes. Copyright: BBC

Comic Fringes

Series 9, Episode 3 - I Bought A Monkey To Stand Out In The New York Art Scene

A man goes to great lengths to put his hometown of Bishopbriggs on the map. The title says all. Absurd story written and read by actor, writer and comedian Sanjeev Kohli.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome Home

Caroline's husband Michael turns up, expecting to resume his role as leader of the household and alpha-male, despite Caroline's intentions of divorce. Charlie soon finds himself in new employment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction

Clegg and Truly meet Entwistle, a fount of Oriental wisdom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:25pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Image shows from L to R: Faith (Lynda Bellingham), Bill (James Bolam)

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 4 - She Who Hesitates

Faith has to sort out her priorities when Bill asks her to celebrate their moving in together by painting the town red.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Home To Roost

Series 3, Episode 1 - Human Interest

Henry is looking for a new cleaning lady, but Matthew decides that he has a better idea of the necessary qualifications.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 3 - A Pickup Of The Later Ming Dynasty

Marina goes to buy a hairnet but returns with a piece of life-saving equipment.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 3.11, Old Problem: Bill gets an unwanted birthday surprise, while Dennis's attempt to woo Liza backfires.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 7

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 2: Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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&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 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?

Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Come The Revolution. Chris Corcoran

Come The Revolution

Episode 5 - Marek Larwood

Could Marek Larwood lead The People 'Come the Revolution'?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rory Bremner

Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 4

Rory Bremner presents a topical satire show that blends stand-up, sketch, investigative satire and interviews.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

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 25, Episode 6 - An Apple And A Day

Clegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Chat show in which Robert Llewellyn interviews celebrities whilst driving them in his car.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 7, The Diploma: Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man.

U&Dave channel logo 7:05pm
55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 5

Jo Brand hosts the satirical panel game featuring guest panellists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Life With The Lyons. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Richard Lyon), Barbara (Barbara Lyon), Ben (Ben Lyon). Copyright: BBC

Life With The Lyons

Back in the Autumn: The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing?

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 8, Episode 2 - The Essex Patient

Tracey's enthusiasm for the cleaning business is not shared by Sharon, who is feeling distinctly under the weather.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

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 8, Episode 3 - The Maids Of Ongar

Dorien's offer to invest in Sharon and Tracey's business is turned down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 1

It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Curious Tale Of Mr Spearfish

Lenny Spearfish wasn't having a good life until he agrees to sell his soul to the devil - now he's unbelievably rich and seemingly immortal.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Big School. Mr Church (David Walliams). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

Big School

Series 1, Episode 4

Miss Postern warns the other teachers to be sensitive with troubled pupil Josh; his mum has gone off with a Maasai tribesman. Meanwhile, Mrs Klebb is producing her own reimagining of Romeo And Juliet.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 44, Episode 2

Jo Brand hosts the topical quiz. Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by broadcaster Richard Bacon and stand-up comic and Thick Of It actor Will Smith.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Big Bad World. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (David Fynn), Ben (Blake Harrison), Beth (Rebecca Humphries), Eggman (Seann Walsh). Copyright: Objective Productions

Big Bad World

Episode 3

The gang celebrate Oakley's birthday with a day of excursions - sadly all organised by Oakley himself. The day culminates with a paintballing skirmish - uh-oh!

U&Drama channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Learners. Image shows from L to R: Beverley (Jessica Hynes), Chris (David Tennant)

Learners

David Tennant stars as a driving instructor in this one-off comedy drama.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 1 - Knees & Knockers

With David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 1, Episode 1 - Parking Enforcement

Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Episode 2 - Jamie Foxx, Channing Tatum, David Walliams, Kirstie Allsop, Sugababes

Alan is joined by Hollywood movie stars Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum; David Walliams drops in to talk about his new sitcom Big School; Kirstie Allsop says hello; plus there's an exclusive first TV performance from the newly reformed original Sugababes line up.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

BBC Three 10:05pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 1

Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Steve Bugeja. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2013, Episode 1 - Heat 1

The first heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award. Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with host Susan Calman and guest judge Dan Antopolski.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 2

Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm
30 min
Don't Sit In The Front Row. Jack Dee. Copyright: Citrus Television

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee squeezes out more secrets from the studio audience and, this week, he's joined by Phill Jupitus, Andi Osho and Ed Byrne.

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65 min
Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?. Paul Chowdhry

Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?

TV broadcast of Paul Chowdhry's 2012 stand-up show.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
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Seann Walsh World

Episode 8

Tonight Seann Walsh deals with taser-ball, the man scared of puppies, the 'golden rainbow', and taming a bouncer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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The Flight Of The Conchords

Episode 6, Neil Finn Saves the Day!: After the band splits, Jemaine holds auditions in the toilets.

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Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Chris Geere), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Anna (Elizabeth Bower). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 3, Episode 3

Richard France's latest brainwave is given the greenlight - a 'suggestion fort' to find out what customers want from the Valco Better store.

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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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

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Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 5

Tonight, a graduate nurse drives a wedge between Den and Kim, and Hilary's elaborate new hand-washing protocols serve only to help muddy the water. Meanwhile, Pippa suffers the indignity of reapplying for her own job, but luckily Den and Kim find a way of cheering things up.

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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 8, Episode 2 - The Essex Patient

Tracey's enthusiasm for the cleaning business is not shared by Sharon, who is feeling distinctly under the weather.

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55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

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Chickens. Image shows from L to R: Bert (Jonny Sweet), George (Joe Thomas), Cecil (Simon Bird). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Chickens

Episode 3

The boys are immediately suspicious when, out of the blue, a pretty girl named Penny asks Cecil to be her boyfriend. Maybe, just maybe, she thinks Cecil is a catch. Or, she's got an ulterior motive.

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Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Paul Ritter), Adam (Simon Bird), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 2, Episode 1 - Buggy

When Jonny discovers Adam's old diary, he learns a terrible secret and war breaks out in the Goodman household.

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The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills

The Last Leg

Series 2, Episode 6

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look back on the week with the help of guest Boris Johnson.

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One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Christmas Special - Who's Listening

Victor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day, but it doesn't prove to be quite the uplifting, nourishing experience he'd hoped for...

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 1, Episode 7

Team captains Rickie and Melvin from Kiss FM and The Saturdays' Mollie King and Vanessa White are all sweating the small stuff with special guests Max and Jay from The Wanted, Xtra Factor host and comedian Matt Richardson and presenter Laura Whitmore.

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Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 3

Matt Edmondson and team captains Joe Swash and Ellie Taylor welcome guests Sinitta, McFly's Harry Judd, comedian Iain Stirling and presenter Laura Whitmore to the comedy panel show.

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The Midnight Beast. Image shows from L to R: Stef (Stefan Abingdon), Dru (Andrew Wakely), Ash (Ashley Horne). Copyright: Warp Films / Cuba Comedy

The Midnight Beast

Series 1, Episode 1 - Someone Called Sam

The band move in to a high-rise dump in East London, where they scam free pizzas and eat cat food to stay alive.

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55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 5

Jo Brand hosts the satirical panel game featuring guest panellists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 1 - Swimming Gala

It's the school's annual swimming gala and Alfie - riding high on love for Miss Gulliver - finds himself engaging in a bet over his class's performance against Pickwell.

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I'm Spazticus

Series 2, Episode 4

The final show in the hidden camera series in which individuals with varying disabilities prank members of the public in cheeky and irreverent ways.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Episode 2 - Jamie Foxx, Channing Tatum, David Walliams, Kirstie Allsop, Sugababes

Alan is joined by Hollywood movie stars Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum; David Walliams drops in to talk about his new sitcom Big School; Kirstie Allsop says hello; plus there's an exclusive first TV performance from the newly reformed original Sugababes line up.

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Cardinal Burns

Series 1, Episode 3

There's a visit to Kookyville - a comic take on American indie films; Charlie and New Guy get flirty at the company board meeting; and then there's The Burning Man - the most terrifying magic stunt ever performed on a comedy sketch show.

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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 8, Episode 3 - The Maids Of Ongar

Dorien's offer to invest in Sharon and Tracey's business is turned down.

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Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 1

Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2013, Episode 2

Edinburgh's favourite adopted Aussie son Adam Hills plays host at a thrilling evening of comedy from the Playhouse.

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Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

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Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 4, Episode 2

In the second show, celebrity guests Jack Whitehall, Sarah Harding and Vernon Kay commence battle with Chris.

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Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 2

Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
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King Street Junior

Series 10, Episode 6 - Final Thoughts

Mr. Beeston and Mrs. Rudd are retiring while Mr. Sims is leaving to travel around the world, but is their rivalry over whose leaving is being celebrated?

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including the problems over donating goats to African families, space travel and Karl's preferred super power.

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Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 5

Tonight, a graduate nurse drives a wedge between Den and Kim, and Hilary's elaborate new hand-washing protocols serve only to help muddy the water. Meanwhile, Pippa suffers the indignity of reapplying for her own job, but luckily Den and Kim find a way of cheering things up.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Boom Town. Image shows from L to R: Roger Hayhurst, Rebecca Wall. Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Boom Town

Episode 4

Dorota The Actress and her husband/manager Atonu perform some adaptations of famous film scenes; Stella the Fashion Designer has made a wedding dress; and Talina The Temptress is trying to blag herself a free sports car.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Robert Lindsay

Electric Ink

Series 1, Episode 5

While Freddy introduces buzzwords to the paper, Maddox uncovers a top story about the PM. But will it be suppressed?

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Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 5, Episode 8

The wedding date is now quickly approaching, with both Tom and Diana and Harvey and Jane's nuptials on the same day. Marion's determined to stop them happening, Diana's no more enthusiastic, Jane's still virginal, and Tom ... well, he's off on his stag night.

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Show & Tell

Episode 1

The first show's guest comics are Roisin Conaty, Elis James and Chris Ramsey.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

U&Drama channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Learners. Image shows from L to R: Beverley (Jessica Hynes), Chris (David Tennant)

Learners

David Tennant stars as a driving instructor in this one-off comedy drama.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular. Seann Walsh. Copyright: BBC

Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular

2013, Episode 1

From deep inside the Edinburgh Fringe, rising superstar Seann Walsh hosts a riotous hour of the most exciting new acts in comedy. The next generation of talent make their mark on the sweaty coalface of the world's greatest comedy festival, including Tom Rosenthal, Aisling Bea and Limerick-based hip-hop artists the Rubberbandits.

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Totally Tom. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Tom Palmer. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Totally Tom

A dark and twisted Comedy Lab sketch show pilot from circuit double-act Tom Palmer and Tom Stourton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 2: Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?

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