British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 30th January 2014

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 3, Episode 6 - Alarums And Excursions

As the Fields' 25th wedding anniversary fast approaches, a discussion about extra-marital relations gives William the perfect idea for a present. Meanwhile next door, John has forgotten Sonia's birthday - Hester to the rescue!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 5, Episode 4 - Mayday

It's Bank Holiday Monday and, having ditched plans for a day away, Ben's doing some DIY upstairs. Jenny's boyfriend's due round to meet the family with his grandmother too - and then Bette arrives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

Richard faces a coup in the boardroom. Alarmed at the prospect of another new owner at Grantleigh, Audrey steps in to lend a hand.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Alan Davies Show. Alan (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

The Alan Davies Show

Episode 1 - Poo

Alan, Kate and Murray get themselves separately locked in and have to be rescued.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (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)
John Finnemore

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 1, Episode 3

John Finnemore's show visits some documentary-makers, has a big debate, and then treats itself to a little trophy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 1

Bertie's back in New York, thoroughly enjoying a quiet, relaxed existence, and working on wooing a young artist by the name of Gwladys Pendlebury. His peace does not look set to last, however, when Tuppy arrives in hope of licencing an old family recipe for soup, and Aunt Agatha turns up equally unannounced with Wooster's twin cousins in tow.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 20 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decided to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring and Lance Corporal Jones still hanging onto it.

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

Series 3, Christmas Special - 1986

Gina, now owner of her ex-husband's wine importing company, is withholding agreement to sign a contract with the Pinners unless Vince and Penny cancel their plans to marry. She also withdraws the offer of a job to Norman but enlists Daphne's help in her sabotage. Penny and Vince make a final effort to resolve their problems before they are destined to live apart forever. They have a surprise in store for everybody!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Ron Glum considers growing a moustache.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 6 - Dederama

When Dede rebels against her good girl image, it's up to Sadie and Taylor to talk her down. Meanwhile Ms V's throwing a Wild West night in the Y where Danny and Jake fight it out to be the best Line Dancer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 4, April - All Hands to the Pump: Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study. But her father is not listening.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country Cottage

Hyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 2 - Friendship

This week, Mike and Sue look at illness, friendship and sick friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 5, Episode 5 - Seven Dials

Ben reignites his vendetta against Jake the Klingon with rather unpredictable results. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona are searching for new catering premises and David's got an acting competition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
Something Fresh. Ashe Marson (Ioan Gruffudd). Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Something Fresh

Episode 1

First of a two-part dramatisation of PG Wodehouse's 1915 comic novel. Two imposters infiltrate Blandings Castle, intent on recovering a valuable scarab which the dotty Lord Emsworth has unknowingly acquired from a dyspeptic American millionaire.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's Life

It's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (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 19, Episode 9 - From Audrey Nash To The Widow Dilhooley

Truly is reunited with his childhood sweeheart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10am (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 19, Episode 10 - Support Your Local Skydiver

Compo sports a more daring image.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45am (repeat)
Passport To Pimlico. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Pemberton (Stanley Holloway), P.C. Spiller (Philip Stainton), Central European (Paul Demel). Copyright: Ealing Studios / STUDIOCANAL

Passport To Pimlico

Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (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 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger Man

Why is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 20 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decided to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring and Lance Corporal Jones still hanging onto it.

CITV 12:25pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (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 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Ron Glum considers growing a moustache.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 2, Episode 6 - Break A Leg

Sam has written a play; Dani thinks it is dreadful, but doesn't want to hurt her best friend's feelings. Soon, she finds herself agreeing to be the play's star.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10pm (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 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

Series 3, Christmas Special - 1986

Gina, now owner of her ex-husband's wine importing company, is withholding agreement to sign a contract with the Pinners unless Vince and Penny cancel their plans to marry. She also withdraws the offer of a job to Norman but enlists Daphne's help in her sabotage. Penny and Vince make a final effort to resolve their problems before they are destined to live apart forever. They have a surprise in store for everybody!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 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 4, Episode 12 - Okey-Cokey-Karaoke

As it remains their only change of going on holiday, Sharon and Tracey participate in a karaoke competition.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 3 - Georgetown Dreaming

Desmond wonders what might have been if he'd never come to this 'godforsaken country'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

Richard faces a coup in the boardroom. Alarmed at the prospect of another new owner at Grantleigh, Audrey steps in to lend a hand.

U&Drama channel logo 2:30pm (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 1, Episode 4

Sal's daughter Tash moves back in with her and begins to drive her mad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (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 3pm (repeat)
Something Fresh. Ashe Marson (Ioan Gruffudd). Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Something Fresh

Episode 1

First of a two-part dramatisation of PG Wodehouse's 1915 comic novel. Two imposters infiltrate Blandings Castle, intent on recovering a valuable scarab which the dotty Lord Emsworth has unknowingly acquired from a dyspeptic American millionaire.

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

Series 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

Why did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 20 - Record Breakers

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to break a world record for judge Boris McSquirter, will Sooty's giant brick tower win the day, or will Sweep become the tallest dog in the world? Guest starring Richard Arnold.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 29 - Whistleblower

Bitzer loses his precious whistle and tests out a trumpet as a replacement. Before long, the power of the trumpet goes to his head and his fanfares and jazz styled bugling drives the flock around the bend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 1

Bertie's back in New York, thoroughly enjoying a quiet, relaxed existence, and working on wooing a young artist by the name of Gwladys Pendlebury. His peace does not look set to last, however, when Tuppy arrives in hope of licencing an old family recipe for soup, and Aunt Agatha turns up equally unannounced with Wooster's twin cousins in tow.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Nose For Trouble

William's developed a proper growl of a snore, and Hester's having trouble sleeping. Meanwhile, Sonia's agreed to look after an old lady's dog for a few days, but soon discovers that Arthur is allergic to the beast. Naturally, she turns to the Fields for help...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country Cottage

Hyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (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 5 - Pepe

After a day trip to Tangiers, Amy agrees to carry a parcel back to Spain. On reflection, she feels there may be illegal substances in the parcel but trying to get rid of it proves difficult.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 3, Episode 2 - Attack Of The 50ft Roy

Roy wants to teach big bully Deco a lesson. He borrows Deco's formula for his school science project. Roy's unique version of Deco's formula turns him into a 50ft giant Roy! His friends have to work together to find an antidote before Roy hits the stratosphere.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 19, Episode 9 - From Audrey Nash To The Widow Dilhooley

Truly is reunited with his childhood sweeheart.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 3 - I Believe In Yesterday

Mildred's mother pays a visit, bringing a letter from an old US serviceman friend. He's back in England and wants to meet up.

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

My Parents Are Aliens

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Alan Davies Show. Alan (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

The Alan Davies Show

Episode 1 - Poo

Alan, Kate and Murray get themselves separately locked in and have to be rescued.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 19, Episode 10 - Support Your Local Skydiver

Compo sports a more daring image.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 1, Episode 4

John Finnemore's sketch show. Featuring some musical interludes from the zoo, and a sketch that only a fool would not find funny.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 1, Episode 3 - Unfamiliar

When Mum comes to visit, Edna does her best to keep the secret of Undone. But with Faceless Bureacrats changing the map of London and the National Indecisiveness Society or Association at large, it's not easy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger Man

Why is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 1, Episode 4

Sal's daughter Tash moves back in with her and begins to drive her mad.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 3 - Georgetown Dreaming

Desmond wonders what might have been if he'd never come to this 'godforsaken country'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 20 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decided to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring and Lance Corporal Jones still hanging onto it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Ron Glum considers growing a moustache.

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 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

Why did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 3 - Hoaxes

With Danny Baker, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

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 3, Episode 1

After a rather unique funeral service, Bayview welcomes a somewhat younger resident than is usual for a bit of R-n-R: overworked local vicar Dennis. Tom has a grand plan to have him counsel Marion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
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 10, Episode 5 - Tattoo You

Tracey has Botox, Travis has a tattoo and Sharon looks as if she'll need a hearing aid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Nixon's The One. Image shows from L to R: Henry Kissinger (Henry Goodman), President Richard Nixon (Harry Shearer). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Nixon's The One

Episode 1 - Henry

Harry Shearer stars as President Nixon in a comedy drama revealing the extraordinary conversations that took place during his tenure.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 6, Episode 5

Donald and Jacqueline plan a send-off for friend Big Donna who has passed away.

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 3 - Kangaroo

Janet insists that Jonny formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Jonny agrees, on one condition - Janet must write him a poem about a turtle. Meanwhile Gaz has spent the night shackled to his bed by bondage gear.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version
(repeat)
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 12, Episode 8

The guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week are Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett, Joey Essex from The Only Way Is Essex and Jennifer Metcalfe from Hollyoaks.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: House Of Tomorrow / Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Series 2, Episode 4

This week Charlie Brooker and the regulars look at topics including Justin Bieber's problems, Take Me Out, pubs on motorways, and sports show The Jump.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Jack Whitehall, Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 8 - Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi

Host Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 1, Episode 3

John Finnemore's show visits some documentary-makers, has a big debate, and then treats itself to a little trophy.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Fake Reaction. Matt Edmondson. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 2, Episode 5

Guests facing toe sucking, scary noise dancing, smelly sumo pants and a penguin-fed platter are Atomic Kitten's Kerry Katona, TV presenter Matt Johnson, Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull and comedian Patrick Monahan.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Midnight Beast. Image shows from L to R: Stef (Stefan Abingdon), Ash (Ashley Horne), Dru (Andrew Wakely). Copyright: Warp Films / Cuba Comedy

The Midnight Beast

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fight Or Flight

Stef, Ash and Dru are skint, in spite of their new job at the Bingo Hall.

U&Drama channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert

Michael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 3, Episode 4 - Inverurie Jones And The Thimble Of Doom

Treasure hunter Inverurie Jones has plundered the local museum.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The Girlfriend

Simon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.

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 4 - Beastiality

Munch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Tina C's Tiny Island Tour. Tina C (Christopher Green)

Tina C's Tiny Island Tour

Episode 4, Wales: Arriving in Cardiff, the country singer and global activist has a very special announcement to make.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
50 min version
(repeat)
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 12, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by British boxing sensation Amir Khan, The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade and comics Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 5 - Love Comes To Royston Vasey

It seems that Mike and Cheryl may have made a mistake in allowing Geoff to be their best man.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 1, Episode 3 - Osminia

This week Brian recounts his travels in Osminia, a country where marriage is outlawed, and how their unusual bodies resulted in Brian finding fame as "The Amazing Catching Man".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Inside Alan Francis. Alan (Alan Francis)

Inside Alan Francis

Episode 3

Alan and Jane are due to meet at the solicitors but Alan is having a bit of trouble getting there on time.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 4, Episode 4

Comic Phill Jupitus and Stoke City star Peter Crouch are up for a bit of banter this week. Plus, Team GB's Tom Daley oversees a diving challenge between Redknapp and Bishop.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 1 - Jen The Fredo

Jen wants to stretch herself in the workplace so applies for the post of Entertainment Manager.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: House Of Tomorrow / Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Series 2, Episode 4

This week Charlie Brooker and the regulars look at topics including Justin Bieber's problems, Take Me Out, pubs on motorways, and sports show The Jump.

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

Episode 4

Mr Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with mythical creature the skunk-ape, narcoleptic dogs, and Sam Sadler compares himself to a male celebrity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Technology

Adam Bloom explores the barriers and dilemmas technology creates in normal everyday relationships. Fast-paced and inventive comedy from one of the most original talents around. With Hattie Heyridge, Rob Rouse and Stefano Paolini.

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Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 5 - Cleaning Lady

Can you imagine the filth on Gary and Tony's floor? Would you want to, for that matter? Dorothy insists that the pair hire a cleaner for the flat.

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

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 1 - Doctor Who

It's Christopher's first full day working for PhoneShop so Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to teach him some tricks of the trade.

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The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Final Countdown

Moss becomes a celebrity by beating all records on a popular puzzle show...

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A League Of Their Own

Series 4, Episode 3

Corden referees as golfing champ and Major winner Rory McIlroy joins the Reds, and comedian Jack Whitehall is enlisted by the Blues. London 2012 hopeful Jo Jackson pops by too.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert

Michael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.

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PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 2 - Never On A Tuesday

While Christopher prepares for a lunchtime date, Lance obsesses over an email, and Jerwayne fumes over the girl with the owl tattoo.

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Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 12 - Okey-Cokey-Karaoke

As it remains their only change of going on holiday, Sharon and Tracey participate in a karaoke competition.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 3 - Kangaroo

Janet insists that Jonny formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Jonny agrees, on one condition - Janet must write him a poem about a turtle. Meanwhile Gaz has spent the night shackled to his bed by bondage gear.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert

Michael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

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

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London

Undone

Series 1, Episode 3 - Unfamiliar

When Mum comes to visit, Edna does her best to keep the secret of Undone. But with Faceless Bureacrats changing the map of London and the National Indecisiveness Society or Association at large, it's not easy.

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Plebs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Gladiator

Danny Dyer guest stars as Cynthia's new boyfriend Cassius, a friendly local gladiator who immediately proves a rival to Marcus in the quest for Cynthia's affections.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 4 - Beastiality

Munch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.

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Russell Howard's Good News

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

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Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

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Nixon's The One

Episode 1 - Henry

Harry Shearer stars as President Nixon in a comedy drama revealing the extraordinary conversations that took place during his tenure.

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QI

Series H, Episode 3 - Hoaxes

With Danny Baker, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

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The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 5 - Love Comes To Royston Vasey

It seems that Mike and Cheryl may have made a mistake in allowing Geoff to be their best man.

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Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 4, April - All Hands to the Pump: Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study. But her father is not listening.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Dara O Briain and Sharon Horgan. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with help from Adam Buxton.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Karl addresses one of his pet peeves: animals that are treated like people.

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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 3, Episode 5 - Cleaning Lady

Can you imagine the filth on Gary and Tony's floor? Would you want to, for that matter? Dorothy insists that the pair hire a cleaner for the flat.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
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Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 3

Sharonetti is attracted to Daveutio's uselessness in The Only Way Is Shakespeare, the youth club receive some job interview practice from Pete Swivel, and Latin lothario Antonio discovers a love for all things equestrian.

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Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 2 - Friendship

This week, Mike and Sue look at illness, friendship and sick friends.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Karl reveals that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that once, he saw a bee have a heart attack.

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Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 2 - Manchester

Frank is in Manchester with guests Katy Brand and Ross Noble.

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Something Fresh

Episode 1

First of a two-part dramatisation of PG Wodehouse's 1915 comic novel. Two imposters infiltrate Blandings Castle, intent on recovering a valuable scarab which the dotty Lord Emsworth has unknowingly acquired from a dyspeptic American millionaire.

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Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 3 - Glasgow

Frank is in Glasgow with guests Greg Davies and Victoria Coren.

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Seann Walsh World

Episode 4

Mr Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with mythical creature the skunk-ape, narcoleptic dogs, and Sam Sadler compares himself to a male celebrity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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The Alan Davies Show

Episode 1 - Poo

Alan, Kate and Murray get themselves separately locked in and have to be rescued.

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