British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 3rd January 2014

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

A selection of six episodes of Harry Hill's take on a week of telly. Repeated again as of 15.50.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 1, Episode 1 - QC at Any Cost

Hellbent on becoming QC at any cost, John Fuller-Carp employs anyone who can help him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris.

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

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.3, Tea for Two: A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars.

U&Drama channel logo 8:10am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Vince and Penny were about to get married, but he got cold feet and left her waiting at the church. Five years later they bump into each other again.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society

Hacker learns that a recently opened hospital has no doctors or patients, but 500 administrative staff working for it. He demands that either the hospital lets in patients or he will shut it down. Sir Humphrey will not let his fellow civil servants go, so it is time to get some help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday Arkwright

What does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 2, Episode 1 - Happy Returns

It is Irene's 33rd birthday and she plans to make it a good one. But the trouble with birthdays is that they tend to bring along a few surprises. The inhabitants of Millport decide this one is not going to bean exception.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
John Sessions

Electric Ink

Series 2, Episode 4

The paper gets a hot tip about a Lib-Dem MP. Could they be about to unseat the coalition?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Young Jane (Sophie Wright), Hairdresser (Jane Horrocks)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 3 - Jane Horrocks' Little Cracker

Bad hair and a unique talent are unveiled in a short inspired by the life and times of Jane Horrocks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:45am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Harry Hill

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 4 - Harry Hill's Little Cracker

It's all about that father-(puppet)son bond in a short inspired, written and directed by Harry Hill.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (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.

BBC Radio Scotland 10am (repeat)
Clive Anderson

The Guessing Game

Series 2, Episode 6

Clive Anderson, Alex Horne, Susan Calman, Matthew Crosby and Cariad Lloyd take part in a fun filled half hour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (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 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A Bit

The Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (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...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 1, Episode 2 - Dani Harmer

Hacker tries to break into the acting world and tricks CBBC's Dani Harmer into being a studio guest. Plus a return trip to Downstairs Abbey.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Spider

At last, the true story of Robert the Bruce and his encounter with that spider on the eve of battle with the English.

BBC Radio Scotland 12pm (repeat)
Legend Of The Holyrood Vampires. Image shows from L to R: Hughie Strang (Greg McHugh), Grafin Von Schwartzbergen (Gabriel Quigley), Professor Knox (Steven McNicoll), Bella (Sally Reid), Mysterious Gentleman (Ford Kiernan), Alison Kennedy, Madame MacLaverty (Karen Dunbar), Victoria Van Helsing (Cariad Lloyd). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Legend Of The Holyrood Vampires

Episode 3 - The evil Grafin curse takes hold

Victoria, Bella & Hughie come face to face with the evil Grafin and some equally evil poetry.

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

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.3, Tea for Two: A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars.

CITV 12:20pm (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

A selection of five episodes of the surreal CITV comedy.

BBC Radio Scotland 12:30pm (repeat)
Legend Of The Holyrood Vampires. Image shows from L to R: Hughie Strang (Greg McHugh), Grafin Von Schwartzbergen (Gabriel Quigley), Professor Knox (Steven McNicoll), Bella (Sally Reid), Mysterious Gentleman (Ford Kiernan), Alison Kennedy, Madame MacLaverty (Karen Dunbar), Victoria Van Helsing (Cariad Lloyd). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Legend Of The Holyrood Vampires

Episode 4 - Victoria must defeat the queen vampire

In this final thrilling episode Victoria and her companions must defeat the queen vampire and save Edinburgh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society

Hacker learns that a recently opened hospital has no doctors or patients, but 500 administrative staff working for it. He demands that either the hospital lets in patients or he will shut it down. Sir Humphrey will not let his fellow civil servants go, so it is time to get some help.

U&Drama channel logo 1:10pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Vince and Penny were about to get married, but he got cold feet and left her waiting at the church. Five years later they bump into each other again.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel

Arkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.

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

Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.

The Africa Channel 2pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 10 - Art Attack

Gloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

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

Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (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 3 - Love And Marriage

Love is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...

U&Drama channel logo 3:10pm (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

Gentle sitcom following a group of pensioners living in Yorkshire. This show was Britain's longest-running TV sitcom.

BBC Radio Scotland 3:45pm
30 min
Mark Nelson's Guide To Marriage. Mark (Mark Nelson). Copyright: BBC

Mark Nelson's Guide To Marriage

Episode 4

The big day is here, but Mark is suffering from pre-wedding jitters. Is he ready? And can Stevie get him to the church on time?

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

Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Huddwinks

Huddwinks

Episode 1, The Curse of the Smollett's Curse!: Melissa and Compton win a holiday, but spurn Herne Bay for an adventure in ancient Egypt.

CITV 5:10pm (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

Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Rich (Richard Wisker), Esme (Jordan Brown), Jimmy (Kieran Alleyne), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer), Dylan (Toby Murray), Gabriel (Niall Wright). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Cast And The Castle

After helping record one of Gabe's Afternet radio shows, Rich comes up with yet another brilliant idea. An end of series special episode which reveals what life is really like at the Castle. Dani, Rich, Kait and the gang reveal some secrets of life in Bogmoor Castle and introduce some of their favourite moments from the series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 1, Episode 1 - QC at Any Cost

Hellbent on becoming QC at any cost, John Fuller-Carp employs anyone who can help him.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 3, Episode 4

Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales's ultimate heroes, aided by Nadia Kamil and Benjamin Partridge.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 9, Episode 2 - Kevin Bridges interviews Frankie Boyle

Kevin Bridges talks to his comedy mentor Frankie Boyle.

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

Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.

The Africa Channel 7pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 10 - Art Attack

Gloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.

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

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.3, Tea for Two: A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society

Hacker learns that a recently opened hospital has no doctors or patients, but 500 administrative staff working for it. He demands that either the hospital lets in patients or he will shut it down. Sir Humphrey will not let his fellow civil servants go, so it is time to get some help.

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

Gentle sitcom following a group of pensioners living in Yorkshire. This show was Britain's longest-running TV sitcom.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Julian Clary. Copyright: Twofour

God Save The Queens

Episode 3

In the final episode, God Save The Queens looks at the reigning queens of camp who grace our television screens day-in, day-out. Includes the stories of Lily Savage, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Louie Spence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Credit: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Dara O Briain, Stewart Francis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dara O Briain, Greg Davies, Stewart Francis

Mock The Week host Dara O Briain brings the house down, before introducing sets from Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis.

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 2

Facing yet another boring day at Bayview, Tom and Diana take advantage of the sports car her neice has left there whilst on holiday, and tear up the south coast from Bournemouth to Brighton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 4 - Je Regret Nothing

Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five very long days. Trapped in her flat and being barked at by Penny, she is forced to think about her life regrets.

5Star 9pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

Greatest Stand Up Comedians

3-hour clip show for Channel 5, looking at the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Snodgrass. Copyright: North Of Watford Film & TV

Snodgrass

Comedy drama imagining what John Lennon's life would have been like if he had walked out on the Beatles in 1962.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long is in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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...

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic

The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by Chris Addison, Stewart Francis and Ava Vidal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 4, Episode 3 - Alan Davies

Marcus Brigstocke invites Alan Davies to try several things for the first time. Alan, a reluctant vocalist, sings in public for the first time. He also has a pedicure and reads Huckleberry Finn.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 14, Highlights Special

Highlights from the current series of the chat show, with a host of stars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Chris Addison, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 11

Dara O'Briain and the regulars relive the week's events for the last time in this run. With guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Andi Osho.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 2

Royal watcher Peter Andre tries to gate-crash a party, masseur Latymer Crown meets a new client, and disgraced children's entertainer Des Kaye does a kids' party.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long is in Dictionary Corner.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Special - The Internet Is Coming

All four stars of the award-winning IT Crowd - Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry - reunite for a one-off special episode written and directed by Graham Linehan.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 4 - Je Regret Nothing

Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five very long days. Trapped in her flat and being barked at by Penny, she is forced to think about her life regrets.

Comedy Central 11:30pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Dara O Briain, Stewart Francis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dara O Briain, Greg Davies, Stewart Francis

Mock The Week host Dara O Briain brings the house down, before introducing sets from Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Tim Minchin: Live

Tim Minchin: Live

A two hour TV broadcast of Australian musical comedian Tim Minchin's stage show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre in 2008.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Billy Bleach

Curly-haired lad and aspiring stand-up comedian Billy Bleach returns to the Mallard.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 6, Episode 1

Everything seems to be going wrong as the families return for another break in the Spanish sun. Joyce is refusing rooms, Kenneth receives strange messages, and the Garveys don't even leave the airport without problems!

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 5 - Escape From Victory

Once again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents...

30 Years Of The Comic Strip Presents

New documentary looking back at The Comic Strip Presents... and its influence on British comedy in the past 30 years.

U&Drama channel logo Midnight (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

Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
The IT Crowd Manual. Image shows from L to R: Matt Berry, Katherine Parkinson, Richard Ayoade, Chris O'Dowd. Copyright: Retort

The IT Crowd Manual

Documentary about Channel 4's geek sitcom The IT Crowd. Includes interviews with the cast and crew.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by Chris Addison, Stewart Francis and Ava Vidal.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:05am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Take a look back at the best bits from from Series 7.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
Set List. Copyright: Princess Productions / Susquehanna Hats

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Episode 5

Greg Proops, Rich Hall and Maria Bamford take on the Set List challenge in Los Angeles.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Chris Addison, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 11

Dara O'Briain and the regulars relive the week's events for the last time in this run. With guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Andi Osho.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
A Child's Christmases In Wales

A Child's Christmases In Wales

A one-off period comedy, peeping into the lives of a south Wales family's Christmases across the 1980s. Written by Mark Watson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 2, Episode 1 - Happy Returns

It is Irene's 33rd birthday and she plans to make it a good one. But the trouble with birthdays is that they tend to bring along a few surprises. The inhabitants of Millport decide this one is not going to bean exception.

BBC Three 2:05am (repeat)
Impractical Jokers. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Paul McCaffrey, Roisin Conaty, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Shed Productions

Impractical Jokers

Series 1, Episode 5

The Jokers face a focus group to present their autobiography that's been written by the other jokers, they force each other to perform bizarre tasks during a photo shoot and risk more than embarrassment by repeatedly crashing a remote control car into members of the public.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 9

Storylines from this episode include: talking to animals; Chinese inventions; Karl's dancing classes; and the weekly Monkey News.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 3, Episode 1

Featuring the return of the RAF pilots and the cavemen, and introducing two vampires at odds with the modern world.

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PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 5 - Come Dine With We

As a 'Personality Greeter' is added to the staff roster, and a busking saxophonist vies for Janine's affections, Ashley realises a lifelong ambition; while Jerwayne finds that race can still be a barrier to love.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
John Sessions

Electric Ink

Series 2, Episode 4

The paper gets a hot tip about a Lib-Dem MP. Could they be about to unseat the coalition?

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Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 2, Episode 5

Brian Badonde vists Pittsburgh, the birth place of all-time hero Andy Warhol to make a documentary about the great man.

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Twit Of The Year. Copyright: Boundless

Twit Of The Year

Josh Widdicombe and a selection of celebrity and comic guests look back over the last year's events, through the prism of Twitter.

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Very Important People. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Terry Mynott. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

Very Important People

Episode 1

Bear Grylls tackles the perils of suburbia, David Attenborough examines the fascinating behaviour of Frankie Boyle in Stand Up Planet, while Danny Dyer deals with one of the toughest things on earth - the commute to work in Britain's Hardest Commute.

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Little Crackers. Lily Savage (Paul O'Grady)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 9 - Paul O'Grady's Little Cracker

Controversial horror film The Exorcist has just been released and it's terrifying cinema goers up and down the country. Including 18-year-old Paul O'Grady.

BBC Three 3:35am (repeat)
Comedy Feeds - Going Native. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Going Native

A mock documentary pilot created by and starring Mona Yousefi as three different foreign women.

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Snodgrass. Copyright: North Of Watford Film & TV

Snodgrass

Comedy drama imagining what John Lennon's life would have been like if he had walked out on the Beatles in 1962.

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Little Crackers. Comedian (Alan Davies)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 5 - Alan Davies' Little Cracker

The adage about a man and his dog is put to the test in a short inspired and co-written by Alan Davies.

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Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 3 - Jane Horrocks' Little Cracker

Bad hair and a unique talent are unveiled in a short inspired by the life and times of Jane Horrocks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Huddwinks

Huddwinks

Episode 1, The Curse of the Smollett's Curse!: Melissa and Compton win a holiday, but spurn Herne Bay for an adventure in ancient Egypt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 1, Episode 1 - QC at Any Cost

Hellbent on becoming QC at any cost, John Fuller-Carp employs anyone who can help him.

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