British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 12th February 2014

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

French Fields

Series 1, Episode 1 - Chunnel Vision

After a particularly bad day at work, William's horrified to discover he's forgotten an important dinner meeting - and more shocked still to be offered a high-paying job in France. Hester's more than a little keen, but can the Fields make such a big move so relatively late in life?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15am (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 3

When Paul is taken away by the police in the middle of the night, Martin is quick to signal his demise and the nature of his crime is the subject for speculation. "Goings-on" like this have never gone on in the Close and Martin is determined to do something about it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 1, Episode 3

Harry and The Life Laundry presenter Dawna Walter declutter the set of ITV reality show Mr Right. Plus, Rik Waller bursts like a balloon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 1, Episode 6 - Plethora Princess Regent

Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Saville Row To The Rescue

As the Resistance prepare to take delivery of the new uniforms for the Colonel and Hans and sending off the British airmen for good, René is charged with the care of a bottle of explosive disguised as gin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 5, Episode 5 - Birkenhead

Mark performs from Birkenhead School in Birkenhead, the Wirrall, a landscape dominated by the shipyard, but the local life has also included monks, a "Bantam Army", one of the quirkiest bands in the country, and a pub inside a barbershop.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 10 - The Election Candidate

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 12

Oedipus Rex gets the Radio Prune treatment, and a Whitehall farce with a twist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Man In The Garden

A lonely lady on a holiday in the remote West Highlands of Scotland finds herself falling in love with two members of the same family, born 60 years apart.

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 4, Episode 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

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 7, Episode 1 - Perfect Day

It's a perfect day in the Porter house. Jenny and David are at each others' necks, Rona's got the shopping wildly wrong, and Ben's finally sold the impractical 1950s Chevvy. And quite soon, nobody's speaking to anyone else.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

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 21, Episode 6 - Just A Small Funeral

Clegg and Truly brace themselves for their saddest moment - Compo's funeral - while Howard is torn between three demanding ladies.

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 21, Episode 7 - From Here To Paternity

Clegg and Truly learn that Compo has a son who is about to pay his father a visit.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 9, Episode 6 - Come Dine With Me

Clare has finally managed to find some time for romance. In the meantime, Brian discovers that a cheap flat comes with some unusual conditions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (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 3

When Paul is taken away by the police in the middle of the night, Martin is quick to signal his demise and the nature of his crime is the subject for speculation. "Goings-on" like this have never gone on in the Close and Martin is determined to do something about it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 10 - The Election Candidate

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 12

Oedipus Rex gets the Radio Prune treatment, and a Whitehall farce with a twist.

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 3, Episode 5 - Only Child

In a rash moment that she thinks is just a joke, Dani says she wishes Max would disappear. Amazingly, he does - and Dani is full of remorse as she tries to get him to come home. Little does she know that he is hidden in the attic with Ben's help, determined to make Dani miss him for real.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cash And Curry

Del's swooping in on the deal of a life time - it could keep them all in pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue... The trouble is, he hasn't reckoned on a touch of gang warfare!

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Episode 1 - Pilot

Julia Sutherland is joined by Jo Caulfield,Mark Nelson, Susan Calman and Gary Delaney. They each try to win over the audience with their good, bad or unexpected stories and answers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Second Time Around

Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (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 5, Episode 9 - East Side Story

Tracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The Times

Desmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 1, Episode 3

Harry and The Life Laundry presenter Dawna Walter declutter the set of ITV reality show Mr Right. Plus, Rik Waller bursts like a balloon.

U&Drama channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Tip Haddam (Pauline McLynn), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston), Jock (Clive Russell), Kate Bales (Rosie Cavaliero), Eileen Pike (Maggie Steed), Caroline Martin (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 3, Episode 2 - Dinner Party & Missing Persons

The vicar has gone missing, leaving the Guild locked out of the church. Kate eventually finds him up on the moor. Meanwhile a fashion show has made Rosie feel unhappy about her appearance and, after harsh words from her alter ego, she pulls out of the event.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Saville Row To The Rescue

As the Resistance prepare to take delivery of the new uniforms for the Colonel and Hans and sending off the British airmen for good, René is charged with the care of a bottle of explosive disguised as gin.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sooty's Space Rocket

When Sooty builds his own space rocket, he is determined to be the first teddy bear on Mars. But when the rocket crash-lands on Mr. Slater's mobile toilet, will all his dreams go down the pan?

U&Drama channel logo 3:20pm (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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm
7 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Rabbit

The Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 1, Episode 2 - William The Conquered

Despite already living 300 miles from her parents in Cockermouth, Emma doesn't take kindly to the news that her childhood home is to be sold. As William and Hester to and fro over such a life-changing decision, estate agent Chantal calls with a suggestion: renting is far less final a move.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (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 3, Episode 7 - Party Night

There's a fancy dress party on the last night of their holiday and the two couples surprise each other with their hidden talents

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 7 - Mugs

When Josh bunks off school to attend a music conference he bumps into a familiar face. Meanwhile, Nero, Eli and Owen's attempts to start an online viral trend almost end in disaster.

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

A Whole New Ball Game

Episode 2.3, Brief Encounter: A tale of jealousy, deceit and football unfolds when Robert attends a rival school.

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 4, Episode 6 - The Mating Game

Mildred's beloved dog Truffles is in season. George is all for getting her some form of injection - until he hears the price of pedigree puppies. Meanwhile, Tristram's becoming more impressionable, and Ann insists Jeffrey gives up smoking.

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 Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 1, Episode 6 - Plethora Princess Regent

Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 21, Episode 6 - Just A Small Funeral

Clegg and Truly brace themselves for their saddest moment - Compo's funeral - while Howard is torn between three demanding ladies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 21, Episode 7 - From Here To Paternity

Clegg and Truly learn that Compo has a son who is about to pay his father a visit.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 5, Episode 6 - Huddersfield

Mark performs from the The Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the historical home of Luddism, rugby league and Last of the Summer Wine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Tip Haddam (Pauline McLynn), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston), Jock (Clive Russell), Kate Bales (Rosie Cavaliero), Eileen Pike (Maggie Steed), Caroline Martin (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 3, Episode 2 - Dinner Party & Missing Persons

The vicar has gone missing, leaving the Guild locked out of the church. Kate eventually finds him up on the moor. Meanwhile a fashion show has made Rosie feel unhappy about her appearance and, after harsh words from her alter ego, she pulls out of the event.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The Times

Desmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Highlights from the comedy panel show in which team mates must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories previously known only to their closest confidantes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 10 - The Election Candidate

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Three 7:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 1

In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 12

Oedipus Rex gets the Radio Prune treatment, and a Whitehall farce with a twist.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

OH TV 8pm
30 min
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 7 - Big Bang

Tony leaves Funke in charge of the café and she sets the place on fire. Kevin and Tobi play a prank on their teacher and try to avoid Koboko time.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

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 8

Diana turns her attention to local politics as a means to achieving more influence in her various causes. Unfortunately, Bayview needs her thunderous temper as Jenny faces the sack in a latest cost-cutting drive imposed by the board.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of three episodes of the comic historical saga.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Paul. Image shows from L to R: Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg)

Paul

Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Episode 4

With guests Jack Osbourne, Uri Geller, Tim Minchin and Holly Walsh.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 3

The arrival of Dad's goddaughter from Australia has an unfortunate effect on the Brockman household. Mum and Jake also have visitors to stay and Ben's role in Spartacus - The Musical is under threat.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 45, Episode 5

Guest host Mel Giedroyc is joined by guest panellists Reverend Richard Coles and Ross Noble.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 6, Episode 6

Kenneth decides he's going on a massive health kick. Meanwhile Cyril Babcock is now the Assistant Manager at the Solana.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
The Kumars. Image shows from L to R: Ashwin (Vincent Ebrahim), Ummi (Meera Syal), Sanjeev (Sanjeev Bhaskar)

The Kumars

Episode 5

Find out what Caroline Quentin, Richard E Grant] and Silent Witness star Emilia Fox have been up to in this episode of the comedy chat show.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 3 - iMammy (Batteries Not Included)

With Dermot and Maria's baby due very soon, Agnes is excited about the prospect of having a new Brown in the house.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm
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 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.

VIVA 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 1 - On The Blob

Donna thinks she's pregnant and Gaz, scared out his wits at the prospect of becoming a father, runs through the streets of Runcorn in his pants.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
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 2 - Secrets

President Nixon turns his attention to the problem of J Edgar Hoover.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Robunce Barnatty (Derek Jacobi), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 2, Episode 7 - Population 791

Sir Derek Jacobi guest stars as Robunce Barnatty, the eldest resident of Jinsy island, at 98 cycles old.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Eddie (Steve Pemberton), Ray (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Quiet Night In

A dialogue-free farce. Enter the beautiful, modernist home of Gerald & Sabrina... a beautiful home with lots of beautiful things in it.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner: Live From The Birmingham NIA. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner: Live From The Birmingham NIA

TV broadcast of Frank Skinner's return to the stand-up circuit at the Birmingham National Indoor Arena, where he performs to a sell-out crowd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 5, Episode 5 - Birkenhead

Mark performs from Birkenhead School in Birkenhead, the Wirrall, a landscape dominated by the shipyard, but the local life has also included monks, a "Bantam Army", one of the quirkiest bands in the country, and a pub inside a barbershop.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 1

Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
This Is Jinsy. Joan Jenkins (Olivia Colman). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Golden Woggle

Phil Davis will play ex-Arbiter Roley Jenkins who lives in a large Manor House, with his wife Joan (Olivia Colman).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Shappi Talk. Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Shappi Talk

Series 1, Episode 1 - Racism

Shappi Khorsandi examines what it is like growing up in multi-cultural families.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 6, Episode 6 - Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bridges, Emily Mortimer, Chris O'Dowd, John Legend

Jonathan welcomes Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bridges, Emily Mortimer and Chris O'Dowd. There's also music from John Legend.

VIVA 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 2 - Bungle

Jonny wins £1,000 on a scratch card and everyone has their own ideas about how he should spend the money.

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 3, Episode 2 - The One-Armed Man Is King

When Joke Shop proprietor Lance has an under-the-counter arm transplant, the result is not quite what he expected. Meanwhile, useless debt collectors Glen and Big Barry have a run-in with the terrifying Lisgoe, and mortician Owen Fallowfield talks about his singular career.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 2, Episode 6 - Stag

Tim has travelled to Cheam for the wedding of his guitarist Tom Basden. He reads poems about love and gives Tom a stag night he will never forget. But Lord is not so sure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Beautiful Game

Satan holds a football tournament in Hell called 'The Underworld Cup'.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 3

James Corden hosts another round of the hit panel show that features everything from the high jump to magic. Heptathlete Jessica Ennis MBE is among the guests.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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

The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments: This one-hour special counts down the top ten moments - as voted for by the viewers - from all three series of The Inbetweeners.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
David Soul

iGod

Episode 6 - Religion

This week we see how Ian caused the apocalypse when he inadvertently mucks up global religion when he tells a lie.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Dan Skinner

Angelos Epithemiou's Big Issue

Radio 4 pilot featuring the character Angelos Epithemiou hosting his own debate show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 3 - Shrooming

Jeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Greg Davies. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg Davies

Greg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Fake Reaction. Matt Edmondson. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 2, Episode 6

Guests facing crazy challenges this week are Coronation Street's Georgia May Foote, TV presenter Jeff Brazier, singer Joe McElderry and comedian Ben Shires.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 2

There's a Formula 1 challenge and speed skating in the studio, while Peter Crouch and Jimmy Carr are among the guests.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (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 4 - The Trip To Warwick

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sistering

Mark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of three episodes of the comic historical saga.

U&Drama channel logo 12:25am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 10 - Find The Lady

Tracey and Sharon need help to understand their husband's tax returns. As the wife of an accountant, Dorien helps them out. They discover that Tracey's husband Darryl has invested well and now has a large sum to look forward to in his pension, but Sharon's husband Chris was less well advised. Sharon tracks down a mystery financial advisor to explain...

VIVA 12:25am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 1 - On The Blob

Donna thinks she's pregnant and Gaz, scared out his wits at the prospect of becoming a father, runs through the streets of Runcorn in his pants.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
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 3 - Beast Holiday Ever

The Midnight Beast have finally saved up enough money to go on holiday.

VIVA 1am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 2 - Bungle

Jonny wins £1,000 on a scratch card and everyone has their own ideas about how he should spend the money.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 45, Episode 5

Guest host Mel Giedroyc is joined by guest panellists Reverend Richard Coles and Ross Noble.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Episode 1

Jack Dee, Jack Whitehall, Jamelia and Dr Christian Jessen from Embarrassing Bodies join Jimmy, Sean and Jason.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am (repeat)
Keeping Mum. Image shows from L to R: Lance (Patrick Swayze), Gloria Goodfellow (Kristin Scott Thomas), Reverend Walter Goodfellow (Rowan Atkinson), Grace Hawkins (Maggie Smith). Copyright: Keeping Mum Productions

Keeping Mum

Black comedy starring Rowan Atkinson & Maggie Smith. A family's sweet new housekeeper solves their problems... but she's a serial killer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 2 - The One-Armed Man Is King

When Joke Shop proprietor Lance has an under-the-counter arm transplant, the result is not quite what he expected. Meanwhile, useless debt collectors Glen and Big Barry have a run-in with the terrifying Lisgoe, and mortician Owen Fallowfield talks about his singular career.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Frank Skinner: Live From The Birmingham NIA. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner: Live From The Birmingham NIA

TV broadcast of Frank Skinner's return to the stand-up circuit at the Birmingham National Indoor Arena, where he performs to a sell-out crowd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Man In The Garden

A lonely lady on a holiday in the remote West Highlands of Scotland finds herself falling in love with two members of the same family, born 60 years apart.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:10am (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

The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments: This one-hour special counts down the top ten moments - as voted for by the viewers - from all three series of The Inbetweeners.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 2:25am (repeat)
This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Robunce Barnatty (Derek Jacobi), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 2, Episode 7 - Population 791

Sir Derek Jacobi guest stars as Robunce Barnatty, the eldest resident of Jinsy island, at 98 cycles old.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

Comedy Central Extra 2:35am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile Hair

Introducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 2:55am (repeat)
This Is Jinsy. Joan Jenkins (Olivia Colman). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Golden Woggle

Phil Davis will play ex-Arbiter Roley Jenkins who lives in a large Manor House, with his wife Joan (Olivia Colman).

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 11

After contemplating the concept of memory, Ricky and Karl perfom a roleplay where they are the two lobes of Karl's brain.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Episode 5

The grouchy young celebrities lament life's work-based nuisances, from job hunting and their current careers to getting the sack.

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

A Whole New Ball Game

Episode 2.3, Brief Encounter: A tale of jealousy, deceit and football unfolds when Robert attends a rival school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 1, Episode 6 - Plethora Princess Regent

Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed.

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