British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 11th December 2013

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (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 4, Episode 3 - All In The Game

Roper is convinced the upstairs flat is riddled with woodworm, so Jo, Robin and Chrissy have to stay out overnight whilst Jerry and his workmate Tom begin fumigation. Larry's hoping to strike lucky with a new girl, so with nowhere else to go the trio are forced to camp down with Mr and Mrs Roper.

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 5, Episode 7 - Squatters

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Mausoleum Club. Copyright: BBC

The Mausoleum Club

Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man

1903: a murky autumn day. The Honourable Clarence Green enters the lobby of what turns out to be one of the strangest clubs in London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (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 7:30am (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Stephen K Amos delves back into his South London childhood in this radio sitcom.

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 5, Episode 3 - The Male Suffragettes

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 8:20am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My Bill

Tom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 4

Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 8 - Pompomtastic

Sadie thinks she has made it when Whitney invites her to a cheerleaders party - so she dumps Kit and Dede for the airheads, only to find out it is a cruel trick.

CITV 8:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 2 - The New Building

It is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole Position

In avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 1 - So This Is What Happiness Is All About

The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return proves to be short-lived.

CITV 9:05am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports Day

It's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Sailor Beware. Image shows from L to R: Carnoustie Bligh (Gordon Jackson), Emma Hornett (Peggy Mount), Albert Tufnell (Ronald Lewis). Copyright: Remus Films

Sailor Beware

1950s farce starring Peggy Mount as a formidable mother who scares her daughter's naval fiancé.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (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 11:30am
30 min
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Victor

Richard Wilson charts the extraordinary effect Victor Meldrew has had on his life and recounts what happened when the character was finally killed off. It's all true. Or is it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

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 5, Episode 3 - The Male Suffragettes

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)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 2, Episode 10 - Trubble Billionaire

Hotel Trubble has a mould problem, and will be closed down unless the staff can raise the money to get it fixed. An eccentric guest arrives at the hotel who could save the day, but Mrs P must go on a date with him first.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 4

Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Dirk Bogarde stars as Dr Simon Sparrow, the medical practitioner. Sparrow decides to branch out from St Swithin's Hospital.

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 2 - Monster Smart

Eddie is panicking about the arrival of his school report, and tries to stop the post with the help of the monsters. But they are too busy being educated by Kate and Nick, who are desperate to prove who is the brainier parent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

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

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 11 - Digby's Dilemma

Digby falls in love with the devious woman who runs the local dating agency. Can Hacker stop Digby from making an even bigger fool of himself?

U&Drama channel logo 1:10pm (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

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 2, Episode 7 - Brief Encounter

Dorien becomes concerned about their financial situation when Marcus is reluctant to move. Chris is aiming to become the new prison drugs runner and Sharon starts an affair with financial adviser Don when she helps him after he is mugged at Chigwell station.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 1, Episode 5 - The Holiday

Harold announces his intention to go on holiday abroad, alone, next year - but Albert wants them to go back to Bognor together as usual.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (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 3:30pm (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.

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 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable Muscroft

In a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.

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

Barbara

Series 3, Episode 4 - Crime

A mini-crimewave has hit the Liversidge household; stolen milk, newspapers, and even complaints from the burglars. Meanwhile, with Linda away Martin is left to attempt to feed himself, Jean is tempted to cheat on Phil - and the opening of a nightclub proves too much temptation for Neil.

Sky Arts 2 4:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Features Commissioner (Joanna Lumley), Jo (Ottilie Mackintosh)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 1 - Joanna Lumley's Little Cracker

Nineteen-year-old Joanna Lumley is still finding her feet in the competitive world of modelling.

BBC Two 4:30pm (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 7, Episode 3 - The Apartment

Since her flat's been over-run by squatters and no one else will put her up, Mr. Grace allows Mrs. Slocombe to set up home in a vacant department on the top floor of the store. However, transport problems soon force the rest of the staff to beg her for a place for the night!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40pm (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 2, Episode 4 - El Astro

Frazer Hines is staying in the hotel and there's great excitement among the British guests.

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 10, Christmas Special - Crums

Compo, Clegg and Seymour, dressed as Father Christmasses, can't understand why they are so unsuccessful collecting for the church social. Then, a chance sighting of a fourth Father Christmas provides a clue...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas. Image shows from L to R: Marjorie, Brian. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Komedia Entertainment

The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas

A one-off animated version of the Nativity tale for CBeebies. It retells the story of Jesus's birth from the point of view of a female cow.

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 39 - Voice Over Man

The street is plagued by the arrival of an escaped voice from a satellite computer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 12 - Chips

Roy comes to visit, and Charlie embarks on a catering venture in hope of making some money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 14.1, Age Difference: Can Charlotte make it as a model? And why isn't Victoria happier about Emily's pregnancy?

BBC Two 5:05pm (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 12 - Who's For The Vatican?

All hell is breaking loose in Nouvion: the captured Generals are free, Von Klinkerhoffen is sending Gruber and Colonel Von Strohm to the Russian front, and René is sent to collect the paintings before helping them escape to South America!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Never Give Your Real Name

Larry's philandering looks set to cause him real trouble when one of his girlfriends fears she's pregnant. Unfortunately for Robin, he never gives out his real name...

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 40 - Puppet King

Councillor Cowdrey uses a puppet to get the townsfolk on his side - but the puppet develops a plan of its own!

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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 23

Pantomime dame Nana Knickerbocker thinks she's in the panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, newsreader Arthur Sleep has some fun with his studio chair and Will Singalot annoys Robin Hood with his singing when he tries to impress Maid Marion with his archery skills.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Mausoleum Club. Copyright: BBC

The Mausoleum Club

Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man

1903: a murky autumn day. The Honourable Clarence Green enters the lobby of what turns out to be one of the strangest clubs in London.

U&Drama channel logo 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 4, Episode 6 - Secret Of The Seven Sorcerers

Victor's conjuring hobbyists group meets at his and Margaret's house, but they run into serious trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. On the up side, he at least has a new job to look forward to - as a lollipop man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 3 - Songs & Serials

More classic Ronnies, this time looking at the songs and serials that became a much-loved staple of their shows.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Stairs

Oneira

Episode 3 - A String Of Time

Oneira ends up in the Texan Desert with a dead American comic and a 13th-century Friar.

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Only A Story

Mrs Warboys has temporarily moved in with the Meldrews after rain flooded her basement flat. Victor is doing battle with the local newspaper, which keeps mixing up the names printed alongside reader contributions.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 1, Episode 3 - First Love

Young Stephen falls in love, discovers something about himself and breaks his first heart.

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

Keeping Up Appearances

1994 Christmas Special

Hyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.

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 2, Episode 7 - Brief Encounter

Dorien becomes concerned about their financial situation when Marcus is reluctant to move. Chris is aiming to become the new prison drugs runner and Sharon starts an affair with financial adviser Don when she helps him after he is mugged at Chigwell station.

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 5, Episode 3 - The Male Suffragettes

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 4

Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out.

U&Drama channel logo 7:40pm (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 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

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 5, Episode 9

Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.

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

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Problem At Gallows Gate (Part 1)

When Jonathan's badger watch becomes a murder watch, the intrigue is only just beginning. For the man seen strangling a young woman had plunged to his death just weeks earlier...

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 4 - Keith Barret

Jack Dee invites Rob Brydon's alter ego Keith Barret on to the stage.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'Hanlon

Deadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.

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 5 - Hospikal

Jonny goes round to plead with Janet's Dad, who's still refusing to have anything to do with the wedding. Mid-grovel, Jonny is shocked to find that Flo is in the house, alone with Mr Smith.

BBC Two 10pm (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&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, Sally Phillips, Sharon Horgan, Hugh Dennis, Jessica Hynes, Harry Enfield, Jack Dee, Sarah Solemani, Charlie Higson, Neville (Kevin Eldon), Rebecca Front, Richard Hammond. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 1, Episode 5 - Becoming Zoe & My Former Self

Amusing stories for adults, read by Richard Hammond and Jessica Hynes. A postman reads his crush's mail to learn what makes her tick and a woman meets her eight-year-old self.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Backchat. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Backchat

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Jack Whitehall and his real father Michael as they co-host the chat show with a twist. Guests on the sofa are Bear Grylls, Rylan Clark and Louie Spence.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Stephen K Amos delves back into his South London childhood in this radio sitcom.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Rudy (Joe Gilgun), Jess (Karla Crome), Alex (Matt Stokoe), Abby (Natasha O'Keeffe), Finn (Nathan McMullen). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 5, Episode 8

After discovering their community service is over, the gang begin to contemplate life after orange jumpsuits...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A Young Doctor's Notebook. Image shows from L to R: Older Doctor (Jon Hamm), Young Doctor (Daniel Radcliffe). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

A Young Doctor's Notebook

Series 2, Episode 3

Pelageya is taken critically ill but the Young Doctor is too infatuated with Natasha to care. Meanwhile, the Older Doctor begins writing an opera.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 3, Episode 4

Holly Walsh is joined by Tom Deacon, Rufus Hound teams up with Henning Wehn and Ted Robbins is paired with Billy Pearce.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Set List. Copyright: Princess Productions / Susquehanna Hats

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Episode 2

This week's comics are Robin Williams, Eddie Pepitone and Brit stand-up Matt Kirshen.

VIVA 10:35pm (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 6 - Dresses Dresses Dresses

The girls are in a frenzy when Janet's Dad gives her some cash to spend on a wedding dress. They abandon their blokes for a day of girly shopping.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet

TV broadcast of Jon Richardson's first stand-up DVD, released in 2012.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Political Animals. Copyright: BBC

Political Animals

Series 2, Episode 2 - Barney

Barney reveals how his owner, George W. Bush, broke his heart by being unfaithful with a man called Tony Blair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Pick Ups. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Phil Rowson), Lind (Sally Lindsay), Mike (John Thomson), Alan (Ash Tandon). Copyright: BBC

Pick Ups

Series 2, Episode 6 - Heroes and Villains

It's decision time - will Simon De Vere call time on Irwell Cars, and will Dave choose Milan over Lower Broughton Working Men's Club?

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Christmas Special

Bob Mortimer hosts this Christmassy edition. Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on the teams are Spice Girl Melanie C, DJ Fresh, actor Russell Tovey and comedian Joey Page.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Bird Island. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Katy Wix), Ben (Reece Shearsmith), Graham (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Mother (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Bird Island

Series 1, Episode 2

Ben and Graham are short on food supplies and can't radio main base. Tensions rise as they are forced to survive on porridge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 11:30pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Fist Of Fun. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Lee, Richard Herring

Fist Of Fun

Episode 5

More hit comedy, this week from the University of Greenwich. Starring Richard Herring and Stewart Lee. Dale Winton and Peter Baynham join them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (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 11:50pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm
30 min
I'm Spazticus. Copyright: Zeitgeist Television

I'm Spazticus

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Best Of I'm Spazticus

A selection of highlights from I'm Spazticus Series 2, the hidden camera sketch show starring a cast of disabled perfoermers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Stairs

Oneira

Episode 3 - A String Of Time

Oneira ends up in the Texan Desert with a dead American comic and a 13th-century Friar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

1986 Specials, Episode 1 - Consuela

A man brings his pretty new wife back to his ancestral home but she soon runs into trouble with the housekeeper, who seems to resent her.

VIVA 12:20am (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 5 - Hospikal

Jonny goes round to plead with Janet's Dad, who's still refusing to have anything to do with the wedding. Mid-grovel, Jonny is shocked to find that Flo is in the house, alone with Mr Smith.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'Hanlon

Deadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Backchat. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Backchat

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Jack Whitehall and his real father Michael as they co-host the chat show with a twist. Guests on the sofa are Bear Grylls, Rylan Clark and Louie Spence.

U&Dave channel logo 12:50am (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, Sally Phillips, Sharon Horgan, Hugh Dennis, Jessica Hynes, Harry Enfield, Jack Dee, Sarah Solemani, Charlie Higson, Neville (Kevin Eldon), Rebecca Front, Richard Hammond. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 1, Episode 5 - Becoming Zoe & My Former Self

Amusing stories for adults, read by Richard Hammond and Jessica Hynes. A postman reads his crush's mail to learn what makes her tick and a woman meets her eight-year-old self.

VIVA 12:55am (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 6 - Dresses Dresses Dresses

The girls are in a frenzy when Janet's Dad gives her some cash to spend on a wedding dress. They abandon their blokes for a day of girly shopping.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
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 3

Adam's goddaughter comes to stay and things start to go bump in the night.

U&Drama channel logo 2am (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Christmas Special

Bob Mortimer hosts this Christmassy edition. Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on the teams are Spice Girl Melanie C, DJ Fresh, actor Russell Tovey and comedian Joey Page.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 1 - So This Is What Happiness Is All About

The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return proves to be short-lived.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
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 4

There's a brilliant new teacher at the church school - problem is, he's an atheist.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Backchat. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Backchat

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Jack Whitehall and his real father Michael as they co-host the chat show with a twist. Guests on the sofa are Bear Grylls, Rylan Clark and Louie Spence.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20am (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Episode 4 - Ross Noble & Stephen K Amos

Ross Noble gets a lift to Westfield, and Robert Llewellyn drives Stephen K Amos to a house in Wimbledon.

U&Drama channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

Comedy Central Extra 3:55am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

U&Drama channel logo 4:25am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 7 - Brief Encounter

Dorien becomes concerned about their financial situation when Marcus is reluctant to move. Chris is aiming to become the new prison drugs runner and Sharon starts an affair with financial adviser Don when she helps him after he is mugged at Chigwell station.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 14.1, Age Difference: Can Charlotte make it as a model? And why isn't Victoria happier about Emily's pregnancy?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Mausoleum Club. Copyright: BBC

The Mausoleum Club

Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man

1903: a murky autumn day. The Honourable Clarence Green enters the lobby of what turns out to be one of the strangest clubs in London.

Share this page