British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 19th November 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 5 - Rolls

Eric finds employment as chauffer to Lady Dorothy Bristow - but can he get her to the church on time?

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Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 7 - No Children, No Dogs

The flat's thrown into disarray when Robin's friend Larry leaves them with a puppy. With Mr. Roper strictly prohibiting all animals, the trio struggle to keep their new flatmate under wraps.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45am (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 1, Episode 3

Freddie Boswell calls by the family home and throws everyone off: Nellie's distraught at the idea of his permanent return, whilst the kids are all keen to see him again.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Heated Rollers

Heated Rollers

Episode 6: The real Sleeping Beauty, and a women's jail.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 1, Episode 5

From haggling over the price of a scouring pad and the difficulties of opening a door via an intercom to a day late audition. All Tourettic tics, false starts and nervous fumbling, badly covered up by a delicate sheen of bravado and self assurance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 12 - Protest

With news that tall block of flats is due to be built just across the road, Eric and Hattie are determined to stop it by whatever means necessary.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 3

The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear, Charles Dickens sings about his life and books, the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Come Dine With Me, and Vlad the Impaler reveals his horrible new plan for keeping out the neighbours.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 6.6, Rommel's Treasures: Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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 1, Episode 4

A photographer offers Aveline more money for a nude shoot and is made to wish he hadn't, while Jack makes an inauspicious entry into the art world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 6 - ...Of The Unknown

David Jason tries to explain the things that we don't know about.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (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 8, Episode 4 - Awful Wedded Wife

Amidst the fall-out from the failed radio station launch, René is forced to pay out almost 67,000 francs of the café's takings. Flick and Von Smallhausen are still imprisoned, and Gruber and the Colonel are forced to impersonate Hitler and Goering once more. Meanwhile, something curious is taking place at the church.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Inventions Game

Sooty's latest Inventions take the gang onto a TV game show. Can they win over the show's judge, 'The Boss' or will Sweep throw a bone in the works? Guest starring John Thompson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 17 - Chocco Chimp

The prizes have disappeared from Mr Slater's new crazy golf course, and Richard is puzzled. Then the famous detectives Sherlock Sooty and Doctor Watsit are called in to investigate - and set a trap to catch the thief. Guest starring Matthew Corbett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 2: Who wants to be a milliner? The Luton laureate entertains a class of school children and gets fitted for one of the town's famous hats.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (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 9, Episode 1 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Arriving at Seymour's to find barriers and barbed wire,
Compo and Clegg realise that he must have invented something breathtakingly original: and so he has, but their initial interest is dimmed when the pedal-powered thing has to be road- and field-tested.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (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 9, Episode 2 - The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

In Seymour's opinion, what Compo urgently needs is some tough physical exercise to get himself back into peak condition, and there is no better way of achieving this than the ideal combination of Compo, a canal and a canoe.

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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 6, Episode 3 - The Futility Of The Fly

Victor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 6.6, Rommel's Treasures: Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 2, Episode 7 - When Hally Met Sally

Sally's old school rival Hally arrives at Hotel Trubble and soon starts bossing everyone around; Sally has to do something before Hally takes over the hotel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 3

A weekend away at a country house with Howard, Hilda, Paul and his girlfriend causes Martin a problem - he gets stuck up in the loft with Howard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 6 - ...Of The Unknown

David Jason tries to explain the things that we don't know about.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 12 - Call Of The Mild

Eddie sneakily floods the basement so that Fiend, Haggis and Norman are allowed to live upstairs with the family. But his plan backfires when hanging round with the human's too long turns the monsters into very un-monsterly, civilised grown-ups.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (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 8, Episode 5 - Firing Squashed

Whilst Flick and Von Smallhausen look set to face the firing squad for robbing the garrison pay truck, the Colonel and Lieutenant Gruber - still dressed as Hitler and Goering - are captured by the Communists. Michelle's Resistance wish to use the duo for their own ends, but who will win?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 2, Episode 8 - Freeze A Jolly Good Caveman

Professor Krinkelhoff discovers a frozen caveman, but Hacker accidentally unfreezes him.

U&Drama channel logo 1:10pm (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 1:25pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

CITV 1:35pm (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.

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 4 - Baggage

When the past collides with the present at a school reunion, Sharon, Tracey and Dorien have to re-assess their lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Two Pipe Problems. Image shows from L to R: William Parnes (Richard Briers), Sandy Boyle (Stanley Baxter). Copyright: Catherine Bailey Productions Limited

Two Pipe Problems

Series 7, Episode 2 - The House on the Marsh

William and Sandy travel to a windswept wintry Suffolk in search of William's inheritance, where they are haunted by ghosts from the past and threats from the present, and William makes a life changing decision about his future.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Two Pipe Problems. Image shows from L to R: William Parnes (Richard Briers), Sandy Boyle (Stanley Baxter). Copyright: Catherine Bailey Productions Limited

Two Pipe Problems

Series 7, Episode 2 - The House on the Marsh

William and Sandy travel to a windswept wintry Suffolk in search of William's inheritance, where they are haunted by ghosts from the past and threats from the present, and William makes a life changing decision about his future.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25pm (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)
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Perrin (Leonard Rossiter), Doc Morrissey (John Horsley). Copyright: BBC

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of Peckham

In an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 26 - Tooth Fairy

Shaun tries to find a solution for Bitzer's horrible toothache.

BBC Two 3:45pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 5, Episode 3 - Founder's Day

For Mr. Grace's birthday, the staff decide to hold a This is Your Life themed party, as everyone recalls how Mr. Grace has impacted their lives ... and one surprise guest makes a startling revelation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50pm (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 9, Episode 3 - Dried Dates And Codfanglers

Compo discovers - too late - that the little black ball he has just tossed into Seymour's pond is of great sentimental value to him - particularly relating to one Nora Batty. But Seymour is more interested in demonstrating his new voice-activated, electronic door-lock.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 1, Episode 4 - Friends

Following Barbara's latest insults to Martin, Linda isn't speaking to her. Meanwhile, Ted's been left with a fish in the back of his cab...

BBC Two 4:15pm (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 5, Episode 2 - The Camera In The Potato

After Gruber rescues René from the dungeon, Michelle equips him with a camera disguised as a potato and sends the unwilling café owner straight back to the chateau in search of the safe containing the plans to invade England. Whose bedroom does fate dictate it's hidden in...?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (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 9, Episode 4 - The Really Masculine Purse

Compo can't believe his luck when Seymour personally selects him to road-test a revolutionary new concept of a gentleman's purse and, what is more, there will actually be real money provided. For once Compo willingly agrees to help...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Faith In The Future. Image shows from L to R: Faith Grayshott (Lynda Bellingham), Hannah Grayshott (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Faith In The Future

Series 3, Episode 2 - Share Options

Faith moves out of her wrecked flat and in with Paul, but closeness soon strains the friendship.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
A Whole New Ball Game

A Whole New Ball Game

Episode 3, Hungry: With his mum very busy at the church, hungry Robert takes action.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Easter Special - The Easter Bunny

Easter is approaching, and whilst the village is struggling to make good on its Lenten fasts, old Mrs Cropley is taken ill. The prognosis is bleak, and she asks the Vicar one final favour before passing into the hereafter...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 2, Episode 1 - While The Cat's Away

Whilst the Ropers visit a friend (much to George's disapproval) overnight, Robin, Chrissy and Jo take the chance to host a party in their flat. Robin and Chrissy have particular cause to hope the evening goes well.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Heated Rollers

Heated Rollers

Episode 6: The real Sleeping Beauty, and a women's jail.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (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 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Funeral

A lecherous mourner and a bitter widow make Ed and Lauren's first funeral together tricky. Elsewhere, Debs adds spice to her love life.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (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 4 - Baggage

When the past collides with the present at a school reunion, Sharon, Tracey and Dorien have to re-assess their lives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 6.6, Rommel's Treasures: Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 6 - ...Of The Unknown

David Jason tries to explain the things that we don't know about.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

U&Drama channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 3

Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 2 - Movement

Bert Large could be the man to put Portwenn on the culinary map. Dissatisfied with his lot in life he abandons his plumbing business to open his own restaurant.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 4

Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of Peckham

In an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 2

The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi). Copyright: Red Production Company

Last Tango In Halifax

Series 2, Episode 1

Alan regains consciousness from his heart scare, much to Celia's relief and delight.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 8 - Hypothetical

With Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and the creator of QI John Lloyd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

VIVA 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 1 - Munch

Janet insists Jonny return Andy's ring, get a job and buy her a proper engagment ring - from Argos. Meanwhile a lad named Munch turns up to work at Gaz's garage claiming to be the half-brother Gaz never knew he had.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Ramsey (Jason Cook), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 2, Episode 2 - Easy Tiger

Sarah desperately wants Jack to sort their new home out, so he calls in Hebburn's best decorator: Big Keith. Meanwhile, Dot moving into the family home with all of her ornaments attracts a gentleman caller.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble. Copyright: North One Television / Stunt Baby

Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 1, Episode 4

Ross forms his own religion in the West Country. The monkeying around continues as Ross discovers if simians really can write Shakespeare on a typewriter.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Nick Grimshaw, Melvin Odoom. Copyright: Talkback

Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 2, Episode 6

On the panel this week is Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic, pop sensation Example and top comic talent Joel Dommett and Bobby Mair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 1, Episode 5

From haggling over the price of a scouring pad and the difficulties of opening a door via an intercom to a day late audition. All Tourettic tics, false starts and nervous fumbling, badly covered up by a delicate sheen of bravado and self assurance.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 1, Episode 4

Sir John decides to open a theme castle and Sam Tree decides to save Unicorn Forest. Meanwhile, Anne and Charlotte are looking out for flying sheep.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aunt Irma Visits

Jen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.

VIVA 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 2 - Fish

Janet agrees to quit smoking when Jonny tells her he doesn't like it. Meanwhile Louise arranges to meet her secret admirer. It turns out to be an old school mate, David Fish. Thanks to 'Oil of Ulay', David has cured his problem skin and is now rather fit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
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QI

Series A, Christmas Special - Advent

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and John Sessions.

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The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Brothers Faversham, Episode 3 - Leonidas

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Leonidas, Victorian Britain's most reckless explorer and the third born of the Faversham Brothers.

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Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Episode 12

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton are joined by McFly's Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter, JLS member Aston Merrygold, ex-Westlifer Shane Filan, and Snowman singing legend Aled Jones.

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A Young Doctor's Notebook

Series 1, Episode 3

Stomach pain pushes despairing doctor Daniel Radcliffe to desperate lengths. His older self, Jon Hamm, suffers the unsavoury effects of his addiction.

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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 16, Episode 7

Jo Brand, Nick Helm, Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks and Louis Walsh take part in the panel show.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

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All Bar Luke

Series 1, Episode 4 - Luke In Casualty

Luke's in hospital after a drunken kiss with Hayley. But will it be his heart that's broken by the end of the night?

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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 5

Dara's back, proving again that mathematics can save the day in almost any circumstance. This week he tackles problems that you might come across in an Italian restaurant.

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Date With Fate

Date With Fate

Episode 1, A Damp Fib: Surveyor's clerk Simon tries hard to cover up a huge white lie.

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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

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hair

Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

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Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Rudy (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 3, Episode 3

Still trying to fulfil his destiny by becoming SuperHoodie, Simon saves Peter, a geeky comic-book nerd, from being mugged.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Episode 12 - Russell Brand, Adam Hills, Derren Brown, The Wanted

Russell Brand talk about his new DVD Messiah Complex, while host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills, discusses his Happyism DVD. Plus a chat with Derren Brown, and a live performance from The Wanted.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 1 - Munch

Janet insists Jonny return Andy's ring, get a job and buy her a proper engagment ring - from Argos. Meanwhile a lad named Munch turns up to work at Gaz's garage claiming to be the half-brother Gaz never knew he had.

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QI

Series H, Episode 8 - Hypothetical

With Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and the creator of QI John Lloyd.

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Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

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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

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub Guide

Tony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 2 - Fish

Janet agrees to quit smoking when Jonny tells her he doesn't like it. Meanwhile Louise arranges to meet her secret admirer. It turns out to be an old school mate, David Fish. Thanks to 'Oil of Ulay', David has cured his problem skin and is now rather fit.

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Faith In The Future. Image shows from L to R: Faith Grayshott (Lynda Bellingham), Hannah Grayshott (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Faith In The Future

Series 3, Episode 2 - Share Options

Faith moves out of her wrecked flat and in with Paul, but closeness soon strains the friendship.

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Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 2, Episode 6

On the panel this week is Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic, pop sensation Example and top comic talent Joel Dommett and Bobby Mair.

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Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Pattman (Lucy Liemann), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets), Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 2, Episode 6

Nigel finally has the chance to prove he'd be a better priest than his boss. The Archdeacon also has lofty ambitions for career advancement.

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Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 1, Episode 4

Ross forms his own religion in the West Country. The monkeying around continues as Ross discovers if simians really can write Shakespeare on a typewriter.

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The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 2, Episode 2

In Brussels, Barnaby tries to convince James about the pros of staying allied to the EU.

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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

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hair

Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

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Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 2

The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.

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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories.

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The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

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Staying In With Greg & Russell

Episode 8

Greg and Russell pull out all the stops, determined to make 'Staying In' a night to remember. The McFly boys drop by and Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks about his new film, Don Juan.

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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

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub Guide

Tony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.

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QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Christmas Special - Advent

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and John Sessions.

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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aunt Irma Visits

Jen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.

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The Cariad Show. Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Cariad Show

Sketch show pilot starring Cariad Lloyd.

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Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

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

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Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 2: Who wants to be a milliner? The Luton laureate entertains a class of school children and gets fitted for one of the town's famous hats.

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Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Fancy Dress Party

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

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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

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A Whole New Ball Game

A Whole New Ball Game

Episode 3, Hungry: With his mum very busy at the church, hungry Robert takes action.

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Heated Rollers

Heated Rollers

Episode 6: The real Sleeping Beauty, and a women's jail.

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