British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 31st 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 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 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 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.

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 7

Hartley's death re-opens the chasm in Richard's finances, and the manor is once again under the hammer. A saviour could still be at hand, but what does the future hold for Grantleigh - not to mention Audrey, Richard and Mrs Poo?

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 5 - The American

The arrival of a star US lawyer prompts stuffy John Fuller-Carp to copy his sharp tactics.

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)
Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC

Warhorses Of Letters

Series 3, Episode 3

Artistic differences threaten to destroy Marengo and Copenhagen's love for each other, as both attempt to find fame as writers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45am (repeat)
Political Animals. Copyright: BBC

Political Animals

Series 1, Episode 3 - Sybil

Sybil (Tracy Wiles), chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 2007-2008, gives a cat's eye view of life in 10 Downing Street under Gordon Brown.

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 2

Wooster's attempt to facilitate a large business deal goes terribly awry. Not only does every endeavour to unite the concerned moguls fail, but Bertie finds himself unwillingly engaged once more to Lady Florence Craye - a development sure to enrage her erstwhile fiancé, Stilton Cheesewright.

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 3.7, Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

U&Drama channel logo 8:10am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 5 - Caring

Sharon and Tracey arrange to take care of their Aunt Sylvie after a fall leaves her hospitalised.

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 5 - The Quality Of Life

Hacker visits an urban farm unaware that he has just ordered for the same farm to be closed. Not only that, but it is to be turned into a car park for tax inspectors and the owner of the farm is married to an editor of the Daily Express.

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

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 7 - Dinnerlicious

When Sadie thinks Taylor is about to dump her, she decides to go 'retro' and cook dinner for him.

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

Millport

Series 2, Episode 5 - Growth

Bunty is nowhere to be found after an official from the European Community arrives on the island to inspect her vegetables. Meanwhile the rest of Millport has been bitten by the fitness bug.

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 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 2, Episode 2

Carol is enjoying spending time on her own having found out that George, her husband of 25 years would rather be called Georgina. Its just that her family seem to need her more than ever.

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 6 - The Truth Is Out There

Rona has a surprising confession to make. Her mother, dead some 11 years, is still the named tenant of her house, and now the council have found out and want to evict her. But Auntie Pearl has a far more devastating confession of her own.

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

Something Fresh

Episode 2

The rivalry between Ashe and Joan to secure the precious scarab is becoming intense. The obsessive Baxter is in hot pursuit and Lord Emsworth keeps a shotgun beside him in case of midnight marauders.

CITV 10:10am (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.

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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

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 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 5, Episode 3 - Self-Sufficiency

Pam talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting.

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 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

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 3.7, Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

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 5 - "The Man From Down Under"

When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

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 5 - The Quality Of Life

Hacker visits an urban farm unaware that he has just ordered for the same farm to be closed. Not only that, but it is to be turned into a car park for tax inspectors and the owner of the farm is married to an editor of the Daily Express.

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 7 - The Axolotl Factor

Dani could finally be getting her big break. Top talent spotter Guy Flannel has heard her voice and thinks she might have the Z factor. But can Dani play along when Guy decides he wants her best friend Sam to be his new 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)
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 5 - Caring

Sharon and Tracey arrange to take care of their Aunt Sylvie after a fall leaves her hospitalised.

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 13 - Loyalty

Sharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)

Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (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 7

Hartley's death re-opens the chasm in Richard's finances, and the manor is once again under the hammer. A saviour could still be at hand, but what does the future hold for Grantleigh - not to mention Audrey, Richard and Mrs Poo?

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

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 1, Episode 5

The Guild is helping to dress the church ready for Harvest Festival, much to the despair of the grumpy vicar, who complains about the display being just tins and packets. So Rosie goes to the allotment to find some 'fresh' for the display. She discovers instead a potato with Jesus's face on it. The vicar doesn't agree that the potato could be a calling from God, as why would God call someone like Rosie?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (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 2

The rivalry between Ashe and Joan to secure the precious scarab is becoming intense. The obsessive Baxter is in hot pursuit and Lord Emsworth keeps a shotgun beside him in case of midnight marauders.

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 9 - Lot No. 8

Auntie Wainwright is rather pleased with herself when she lands a bargain at an auction. Unfortunately, she doesn't know what she has bought, or what to do with it when she gets it home.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 21 - Some Holiday

When Sooty and the gang win a luxury holiday, none of them can wait to get packing. But with Sweep trying to mend the broken china, and Richard stuck on the phone, will they ever get away?

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 3

Bertie once again finds himself attempting to smooth the path of love by winning marital approval for Tuppy Glossop. The Rosie M. Banks guise, a false fiancée and a dalliance with Honoria all end up coming into play, and it's not long before Jeeves and Wooster are fleeing Manhattan in fear of their lives!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:05pm (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 2 - The Old Folks At Home

When the council threaten to pull down a large Victorian building that one of Hester's community groups had hoped to set-up an OAP home in, Mrs Fields launches as close she can to a war against the plans.

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 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

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 6 - Snap

A bitter rival of David's has arrived at the hotel. This man was even to blame for his redundancy!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 3

The super-student team captains are joined by Britain's Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler, who also presents Who Let The Dogs Out? Also, School of Silence's Miss Adventure - Susan Calman, DNN's Mawaan Rizwan and comedian Dan Wright from 4 O'Clock Club.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Huddwinks

Huddwinks

Episode 5, Tom Smollet's Schooldays: A young pupil faces up to boarding school life with a fearsome headmaster and a head boy bully.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (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 4 - The Four Letter Word

Mildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...

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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

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)
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 5 - The American

The arrival of a star US lawyer prompts stuffy John Fuller-Carp to copy his sharp tactics.

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 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 42, Episode 4

Glenn Tilbrook and Andy Zaltzman join the gang for a comic jog through the week's news. On the agenda: economic recovery, stealing from Iceland's bins, the State of the Union, cannibal rat ships and Motley Crue.

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

Undone

Series 1, Episode 4 - Unravelled

The consequences of Edna's decision at the end of "Unfamiliar" come back to roost as it looks like Tankerton has quit. But what's with all the flies?

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 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

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

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 1, Episode 5

The Guild is helping to dress the church ready for Harvest Festival, much to the despair of the grumpy vicar, who complains about the display being just tins and packets. So Rosie goes to the allotment to find some 'fresh' for the display. She discovers instead a potato with Jesus's face on it. The vicar doesn't agree that the potato could be a calling from God, as why would God call someone like Rosie?

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)

Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.

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 3.7, Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:05pm (repeat)
Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging. Georgia Nicolson (Georgia Groome)

Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging

Coming-of-age comedy starring Georgia Groome as a teenager who is just coming up to 15 and eager to meet boys.

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 5 - "The Man From Down Under"

When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

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 5 - The Quality Of Life

Hacker visits an urban farm unaware that he has just ordered for the same farm to be closed. Not only that, but it is to be turned into a car park for tax inspectors and the owner of the farm is married to an editor of the Daily Express.

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.

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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 2 - Michael Ball, Caroline Quentin, Henning Wehn

Singer Michael Ball, actress Caroline Quentin, and German comedy ambassador to the United Kingdom Henning Wehn try to dump fundraising, clairvoyants and junk mail into the Orwellian chamber.

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

Fawlty Towers

A selection of episodes from the first series of the hotel-based sitcom.

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
William And Mary. Image shows from L to R: William Shawcross (Martin Clunes), Mary Gilcrest (Julie Graham)

William And Mary

Series 1, Episode 3

Having booked a room in a posh London hotel for a night of passion, William discovers that romance is not as easy as it seems, until Mary makes a seductive suggestion.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Justin Davies), Alan (Steve Speirs), Little Alan (Daniel Gammond), Emma (Catrin Stewart), Luke (Craig Gallivan), Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 3, Episode 2

Things get saucy this week when, as a side effect of taking HRT, Stella's sex drive goes up a notch, leading to an unexpected encounter with a famous face.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 10

More of the best bits from Series K, with Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and guests.

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

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 4

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Mark Watson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC

Warhorses Of Letters

Series 3, Episode 3

Artistic differences threaten to destroy Marengo and Copenhagen's love for each other, as both attempt to find fame as writers.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
45 min
The Last Leg. Adam Hills

The Last Leg

Series 3, Episode 1

With Alex in Austria for The Jump, Micky Flanagan joins Adam and Josh to present the first episode in the series, joined by celebrity guest Clare Balding, in front of the live studio audience.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of episodes from the 4th and 7th series of the sports based panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:15pm (repeat)
Political Animals. Copyright: BBC

Political Animals

Series 1, Episode 3 - Sybil

Sybil (Tracy Wiles), chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 2007-2008, gives a cat's eye view of life in 10 Downing Street under Gordon Brown.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 1, Episode 1

Paul Sinha in the lounge, Milton Jones in the bedroom and Glenn Tilbrook in the kitchen provide music and nourishment in the shape of Welsh rarebit. Pippa Evans, as singer-songwriter Loretta Maine, lends a hand too.

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, Episode 16 - Matthew McConaughey, Julianne Moore, Alan Davies, Sheryl Crow

Matthew McConaughey talks about his massive weight loss, Julianne Moore says she gets a lot of backhanded compliments, Alan Davies talks about being mistaken for someone off the telly, and Sheryl Crow performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 3, Episode 5

Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, Alan Partridge interviews some top sporting stars and their groin strain problems, Kevin Smear investigates care in the community, and Monsignor Treeb-Lopez looks at God in the form of cleaning dishes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (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 6 - Escape From Royston Vasey

Mr Chinnery has some bad luck with a calving cow. Edward's local shop receives an unexpected visitor.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

U&Drama channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 5

Comedian Seann Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with exploding toilets, sex toy swords, and electric shocks with someone who should know better.

Comedy Central 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 6 - Brian Pern

Washed-up rocker Brian Pern comes to the theatre and is interviewed on stage by pretend 6Music journalist Ben.

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 5

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

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (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 2, Episode 1 - Hell

The time has come for the trio's annual summer holiday, and Father Ted has a fellow priest's caravan in mind as a perfect location.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 6 - Marriage

Could this signal the end of a beautiful affair with lager and takeaways? Gary proposes marriage to Dorothy when he is drunk - then when sober, tries to get out of it!

BBC Three 11:50pm
30 min
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 4

Roger Showbusiness attempts to hypnotise the audience into eating cheese; WitTank use their all-seeing, all-knowing oracle to order The School stationary; and Luke McQueen resorts to even more desperate measures in order to #getsarahback.

U&Drama channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 13 - Loyalty

Sharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.

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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 2, Episode 2 - Think Fast, Father Ted

With the parochial house falling apart, Ted decides it's time to raise some money, and it seems that a raffle is the best way to do it. Pulling in a favour from Bishop Brennan, he secures a car as the top prize...

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The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Secret-Past (Ambra Lily Keegan), Conceptiva Secret-Past (Katherine Parkinson), Jedrington Secret-Past (Robert Webb), Victor Secret-Past (Finlay Christie). Copyright: BBC

The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Episode 1

Jedrington teams up with a seemingly charming new business partner, Harmswell Grimstone. As the Secret-Past family's fortunes rise, it looks like they are built on crumbling foundations indeed...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 1, Episode 4 - Unravelled

The consequences of Edna's decision at the end of "Unfamiliar" come back to roost as it looks like Tankerton has quit. But what's with all the flies?

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 4

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Mark Watson.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Uncle. Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 1, Episode 3 - I Like-Like You

Andy tries to get back with Gwen by entering a battle of the bands. Only problem, he doesn't have a band. When Andy tries to turn Errol into a ladies' man, things are bound to get complicated...

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The Last Leg. Adam Hills

The Last Leg

Series 3, Episode 1

With Alex in Austria for The Jump, Micky Flanagan joins Adam and Josh to present the first episode in the series, joined by celebrity guest Clare Balding, in front of the live studio audience.

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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.

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

Mock The Week

Series 3, Episode 5

Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.

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

PhoneShop

Series 3, Episode 3 - Pay As You Grow

Christopher's charitable concern raises Jerwayne and Ashley's ire, Janine can't stop making fantastic decisions and Lance is hiding from Shelley and her terrifying broodiness. Standard.

U&Drama channel logo 2am (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 5

Comedian Seann Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with exploding toilets, sex toy swords, and electric shocks with someone who should know better.

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

Millport

Series 2, Episode 5 - Growth

Bunty is nowhere to be found after an official from the European Community arrives on the island to inspect her vegetables. Meanwhile the rest of Millport has been bitten by the fitness bug.

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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 6 - Escape From Royston Vasey

Mr Chinnery has some bad luck with a calving cow. Edward's local shop receives an unexpected visitor.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

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Cardinal Burns. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Cardinal Burns

Series 1, Episode 3

There's a visit to Kookyville - a comic take on American indie films; Charlie and New Guy get flirty at the company board meeting; and then there's The Burning Man - the most terrifying magic stunt ever performed on a comedy sketch show.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 4

Roger Showbusiness attempts to hypnotise the audience into eating cheese; WitTank use their all-seeing, all-knowing oracle to order The School stationary; and Luke McQueen resorts to even more desperate measures in order to #getsarahback.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 2, Episode 2

Carol is enjoying spending time on her own having found out that George, her husband of 25 years would rather be called Georgina. Its just that her family seem to need her more than ever.

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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 5

David Attenborough observes Noel Fielding on stage; Danny Dyer engages with Britain's hardest maths homework; and Amy Childs tracks the progress of the Olympic torch.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 4 - Norwich

Frank is in Norwich with guests Ross Noble and Sarah Millican.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Something Fresh. Ashe Marson (Ioan Gruffudd). Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Something Fresh

Episode 2

The rivalry between Ashe and Joan to secure the precious scarab is becoming intense. The obsessive Baxter is in hot pursuit and Lord Emsworth keeps a shotgun beside him in case of midnight marauders.

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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 13 - Loyalty

Sharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Uncle. Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 1, Episode 3 - I Like-Like You

Andy tries to get back with Gwen by entering a battle of the bands. Only problem, he doesn't have a band. When Andy tries to turn Errol into a ladies' man, things are bound to get complicated...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Huddwinks

Huddwinks

Episode 5, Tom Smollet's Schooldays: A young pupil faces up to boarding school life with a fearsome headmaster and a head boy bully.

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 5 - The American

The arrival of a star US lawyer prompts stuffy John Fuller-Carp to copy his sharp tactics.

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