British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 11th September 2013

U&W channel logo 6am (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are separated again after rowing in a restaurant about the sale of their vandalised flat. An extremely drunk Vince plucks up Dutch courage to visit the Warrender home in an attempt at reconciliation but the police are called.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (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 2 - Success Story

Henry's brother decides to pay a rare visit. Matthew is inspired by his young, successful Uncle, but Henry isn't full of brotherly love.

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 14 - Journey

Returning from a fishing trip in Scotland with Mr. Brown, Eric discovers Hattie has booked him on a later train. As he attempts to change his ticket, they run into an officious Glaswegian booking office clerk, and a similarly unhelpful sleeping service attendant, Corky Turnbull's own identical twin brother.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
North East Of Eden

North East Of Eden

Episode 6 - Spirits

Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 5, Episode 3 - Sarfraz Manzoor

Sarfraz Manzoor relives his adolescence growing up in a strict Muslim family in Luton.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 8

The Saxons exchange disgusting Christmas presents, a caveman goes on a TV cookery show and we discover the bizarre causes of the First World War.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 15 - Lodger

Mr. Brown is staying with the Sykes twins whilst builders work on his home next door. Amidst the inconvenience, Eric decides to retire to the basement and the company of their troublesome boiler.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 8 - Cyrano De Hancock

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 4

Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 2

Relations between the warring couple are fairly peaceful, except that Penny thinks Vince is taking her for granted. She reckons he needs to be taught a lesson, so she invents an very good-looking and very imaginary colleague called Steve to make him jealous!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 12 - Aunt Marjorie

The fighting cousins are put in their place when Aunt Marjorie returns from beyond to give them a piece of her mind. Can they resolve their differences in time to save Gabe?

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's Party

It's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Europe, Episode 2 - An Educated Woman

Arriving in France, the old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The Drain

There's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!

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 19 - Puddings Can Go Off

Michelle orders René to store 1,000kg of high explosive in his café - disguised as Christmas puddings! Herr Flick, meanwhile, is dealing with land mines.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Tomorrow, Today!. Nigel Lavery (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

Tomorrow, Today!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Countess Natasha And The Red Menace

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan guest stars in the same week that the programme is infiltrated by a spy.

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 20 - Land Mines For London

The plans to drop the British airmen, concealed inside land mines, over England are progressing - but with Herr Flick's intervention, not all that well. But things could be far worse at Café René if Yvette is not careful with her candles!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25am (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

Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell

Clegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are Coming

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45am (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 2, Episode 1 - In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream

The Meldrews return from a disastrous Greek holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months and a pile of insurance headaches later, they are ensconced in their new abode and decide to throw a house-warming party. What could possibly go wrong?

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 10

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 8 - Cyrano De Hancock

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 8 - Sick Note

Red has to work alone on the latest Moon investigation and ace reporter Mia is temporarily recruited into The Pinks. Mia discovers that being in the gang isn't as appealing as she had thought.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25pm (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 6 - Divided We Stand

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)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 4

Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.

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

My Almost Famous Family

Episode 8 - Take A Chance On Me

Toyah and Aretha compete to write a song for R&B star, Monelle. Hadley, meanwhile, tries to work out why Isaac is so much more popular than him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05pm (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 21 - Flight To Geneva

Michelle's latest scheme for the escape of the airmen (involving a mini-submarine) pushes René over the edge, and he attempts to elope with Yvette - and the two original paintings - to Switzerland.

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 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of Ilkley

Back for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (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 5, Episode 22 - Train Of Events

The Colonel, Gruber and Helga are after the paintings, as are Flick and Von Smallhausen. Mimi, Yvette and Madame Edith are after René. And they're all aboard the Geneva Express, which the Resistance is about to blow up with Christmas puddings...

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 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & Daddies

As Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.

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 2:10pm (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 9, Episode 3 - Sunday

Tracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 1, Episode 4

Bertie manages to get on the wrong side of everyone - again - when he attempts to offer the same solution to the differing woes of Gussie Fink Nottle, Aunt Dahlia, and Tuppy Glossop.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 18 - Cat Got Your Brain?

Two bungling alien scientists transport Pidsley the cat and Shaun aboard their flying saucer.

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 24, Episode 8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (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 12 - First Kiss

A seemingly forgotten birthday leads Caroline to become rather sozzled, and Charlie ends up a little worse for the drink himself; with dropped inhibitions, a kiss is on the cards. But anything more...?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 9 - The Second Husband And The Showgirls

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Image shows from L to R: Faith (Lynda Bellingham), Bill (James Bolam)

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 7 - Marriage of Inconvenience

Hannah and Joe are predictably indifferent about their mother's announcement, but nothing can stop Bill and Faith from enjoying their big day.

CITV 5pm (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 5 - The Puckled Wrangler

The appearance of an extremely rare butterfly attracts the interest of collector and madman Major Lector. Can the kids protect the Puckled Wrangler?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 2 - Royal Flush

Graham saves the day by finding a last-minute opener for the new sports centre when the royal guest falls victim to too much hospitality, and Bert ends up covered in something other than glory.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 10

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (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 3 - Crime Watch

Henry gets touch on security installing a burglar alarm and joining the neighbourhood watch. Unfortunately a mysterious intruder chooses to strike while he's out on patrol.

CITV 5:15pm (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 6 - The Great Depressedo

Councillor Cowdrey wants a magician for his birthday party. Can Gobby the post box be coaxed out of retirement?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 2, Episode 2 - We Have Put Her Living In The Tomb

Victor and Margaret agree to look after Kylie the tortoise whilst Margaret's god-daughter Jennifer goes on holiday. Meanwhile, they set about decorating the new house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 7 - The Desperate Hours

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.

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.

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
North East Of Eden

North East Of Eden

Episode 6 - Spirits

Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.

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 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of Ilkley

Back for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rachel Johnson

Writer Rachel Johnson revisits her gap year, when she worked on a kibbutz with her brother.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

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 26, Episode 2 - Watching The Clock

Clegg climbs a tree to prove a point while the police deal with a runaway cooker.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 8 - Cyrano De Hancock

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 4

Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.

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 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & Daddies

As Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

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 9, Episode 3 - Sunday

Tracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.

Comedy Central 9pm
30 min
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 4

Beth tries to improve her chugging performance with a bit of flirtation but finds she's playing with fire. Ben is bizarrely accused of sexual harassment by a man!

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Bradley Dawson (Nigel Harman), Tanya (Samantha Janus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 3, Episode 1

Curtains twitch and chins wag on the Manchester cul-de-sac when London couple Bradley and Tanya move in. Not all is bliss however, as Lisa loses her job.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans

Sybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?

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

Jongleurs Live!

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
Who Do You Think You Are?. Sarah Millican

Who Do You Think You Are?

Genealogy documentary. Sarah Millican is astonished to discover that her three times great grandfather was one of the first ever divers in the world. Sarah also follows the trail of her four times great grandfather, John Malcolm, to Canada where he worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. John was sent to a remote outpost involved in the fur trade. As Sarah follows in his footsteps, she makes a truly shocking discovery.

See also: WDYTYA? - The Best Of The Comics on DVD

BBC Two 9pm
Michael Palin as General Mitford in Wipers Times - BBC Two drama. Michael Palin

The Wipers Times

World War I drama based on the true story of how a British army unit set up and published a satirical magazine.

This is a drama programme, however we have included it in our schedule listings as it may be of interest to comedy fans. The drama breaks into satirical sketches at times, and notably it sees Monty Python star Michael Palin in his first acting role for a number of years.

Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, the programme also stars Ben Chaplin, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Steve Oram.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
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.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 9

A banana museum, farting, the sneezing challenge, and music from a genitals obsessed woman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 6

Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Boom Town. Image shows from L to R: Roger Hayhurst, Rebecca Wall. Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Boom Town

Episode 5

Tonight, love is not in the air when Talina The Temptress and Louis The Stripper go on a blind date. In the spiritual realm, Kev The Witch is presenting his plans for a witches' coven to his local planning officer; and Jonny Nash The Ladies Man is running his own 'love god seminar'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 5, Episode 3 - Sarfraz Manzoor

Sarfraz Manzoor relives his adolescence growing up in a strict Muslim family in Luton.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
45 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills

The Last Leg

Series 2, Episode 7

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lady Farrow (Holly De Jong), Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

Blackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...

Loaded TV 10:30pm (repeat)
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Great Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Hodge (Lee Boardman), Daz (Stephen Walters), Beggsy (William Ash), Glyn (Craig Parkinson)

Great Night Out

Episode 4

Glyn's new bromance with an old friend unsettles the group who're suspicious of his motives.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 2

Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined on the anarchic music quiz by choir master Gareth Malone and rapper Wretch 32, all under the watchful eye of guest host Example.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In Love

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Loaded TV 11pm (repeat)
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

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

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Richie Webb

The Music Teacher

Series 3, Episode 2

Nigel is charged with providing the music for a wedding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders. Josie Long. Copyright: BBC

Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders

Episode 3

Josie explores the fantstic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant. To do this she looks back at her animal rights activist past, questions why she grew out of that phase and interrogates her father over his quiz buff history.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 1, Episode 2

Helen Keen enthuses about the often weird and frequently wonderful early days of rocket travel. Featuring true stories of Space Nazis! Space Satanists! And Space French Cats!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else

Series 1, Episode 3

This week, Andrew Lawrence explores the pressure we all face to do a full-time job and earn sufficient money to live a respectable life.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Sliding Doors. Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow)

Sliding Doors

Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 4, Episode 7

Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.

U&Drama channel logo 11:30pm (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 9, Episode 3 - Sunday

Tracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.

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

The Harpoon

Episode 3: A special budget edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 1

Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Boom Town. Image shows from L to R: Roger Hayhurst, Rebecca Wall. Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Boom Town

Episode 5

Tonight, love is not in the air when Talina The Temptress and Louis The Stripper go on a blind date. In the spiritual realm, Kev The Witch is presenting his plans for a witches' coven to his local planning officer; and Jonny Nash The Ladies Man is running his own 'love god seminar'.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:20am (repeat)
Sliding Doors. Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow)

Sliding Doors

Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad News Tour

A day on the road with the most controversial heavy metal band in the history of the universe, man.

BBC Three 12:45am (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 2 - The American

Alfie is shocked by the arrival of a new teacher at Abbey Grove, Mr Schwimer, and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's own class.

Loaded TV 1am (repeat)
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

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

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 6

Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.

U&Drama channel logo 1:10am (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 9, Episode 3 - Sunday

Tracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - Five Go To Rehab

New special in which the original characters parodied from Enid Blyton are revealed to have failed to live up to their ideals and been forced to confront the modern world.

BBC Three 1:15am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 2

Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined on the anarchic music quiz by choir master Gareth Malone and rapper Wretch 32, all under the watchful eye of guest host Example.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In Love

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Europe, Episode 2 - An Educated Woman

Arriving in France, the old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (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 4, Episode 7

Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.

Loaded TV 2:30am (repeat)
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Tomorrow, Today!. Nigel Lavery (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

Tomorrow, Today!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Countess Natasha And The Red Menace

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan guest stars in the same week that the programme is infiltrated by a spy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:30am (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Series 1, Episode 7 - Too Many Dogs

When the gang find their house stolen, they travel back in time to find the culprit. However, they meet themselves along the way - this results in a barking competition to decide who gets the house.

Loaded TV 3am (repeat)
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

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

BBC Three 3:05am (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 Three 3:30am (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 2 - The American

Alfie is shocked by the arrival of a new teacher at Abbey Grove, Mr Schwimer, and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's own class.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 2 - Royal Flush

Graham saves the day by finding a last-minute opener for the new sports centre when the royal guest falls victim to too much hospitality, and Bert ends up covered in something other than glory.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
North East Of Eden

North East Of Eden

Episode 6 - Spirits

Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.

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