British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 29th May 2014

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (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 1

The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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

Series 3, Episode 9 - Dealing With Sally

Back from California and eager not to be struck down with jet lag, Lionel goes to bed. Jean goes straight to work and sets about dealing with Sally, the cold new manager of her second branch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Liberated Generation

Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 1, Episode 2 - Grain

Simon Evans asks how moral it is to trade in food. How much of it is animal feed, and what is the future of food? With guests Kanes Rajah and Jim Rogers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 5 - Loathe Story

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 17 - High Finance

Jones is becoming insolvent and needs to pay back £50 to Mainwaring's bank. It is soon discovered that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 8

Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 4 - Little School Of Horrors

Becky, Mitchell and Templeton stumble upon a dilapidated greenhouse with one lone plant struggling for life.

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

Take It From Here

Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion?

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 7, Episode 4

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 7, Episode 4

The panellists are comedians Richard Herring and Mark Steel and journalist and television presenter Janet Street-Porter.

London Live 9:30am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 5

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Bristow. Copyright: BBC

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 2 - Follow That Star

The troublesome Chester-Perry buying clerk tries smuggling a food inspector into chef Gordon Blue's staff canteen.

London Live 10am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 6

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:40am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Hit sketch show based on surprising facts from world history, inspired by the hit children's book series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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 8, Episode 4 - Catching Digby's Donkey

The complete inability of Digby to catch a simple-brained animal is beyond the comprehension of Lance Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst. With the assistance of Compo and Clegg - a small but well-trained team - Foggy sets out to show the animals once and for all who is boss.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Woollen Mills Of Your Mind

In an effort to give Nora Batty a much needed interest in life, Compo surprises everyone by announcing that he will be running for her in the forthcoming marathon. Who better to train a man to the ultimate in physical strength and human endurance than ex-Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst and his unwilling assistant Norman Clegg?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 6 - Cockneys

With Phill Jupitus, Bill Bailey and Rory McGrath.

Heyday 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 10 - Competitions: How To Win Money And Influence People

Hancock's after the big win and he's feeling lucky: "I don't want any publicity - get too many begging letters. If they're anything like the ones I send out I don't want to know!"

U&Dave channel logo 12pm (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, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 17 - High Finance

Jones is becoming insolvent and needs to pay back £50 to Mainwaring's bank. It is soon discovered that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown. Stanley (Dean Chapman). Copyright: Retort

The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown

Episode 4 - Night Of The Living Virus

Stanley is making the most revolting film ever, but first he must find a leading lady.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.

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

Take It From Here

Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion?

CITV 1pm (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

A selection of nine episodes of the children's comedy.

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 4, Episode 7 - Belongings

Sharon's decision to give the cafe a new profile and cut the Greek connection doesn't have the desired effect.

U&Drama channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 5, Episode 3

Jacko meets a new lady, thanks to her budgie.

Heyday 3pm (repeat)
Tony Hancock: The Live Broadcasts. Kingsley Glover. Copyright: Coda Publishing

Tony Hancock: The Live Broadcasts

Documentary looking back at Tony Hancock's career, through which many television programmes were broadcast live.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 1

The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm
10 min
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 4

This episode's jokers are Gabalfa against Ashcombe.

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 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)

Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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

Series 3, Episode 9 - Dealing With Sally

Back from California and eager not to be struck down with jet lag, Lionel goes to bed. Jean goes straight to work and sets about dealing with Sally, the cold new manager of her second branch.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm
10 min
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 9 - Giggly Rink

There's a pop-up ice rink in Giggly Park. Though Gavin has got the gear he hasn't got the nerve to skate, until Boj decides to skate with him using his boj-ed together boomerskates - a pair of boomerangs strapped to his feet! Soon everyone is having slippity-sliding fun!

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 7, Episode 4

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 5 - Loathe Story

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 4, Episode 5 - Escape

When a new patient arrives in Ward Three with a prison officer in attendance, tongues start to wag.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 2, Episode 9 - Wedding

Neil's got a new job and Martin's asked to open a new local supermarket; however, the family are most concerned with the arrangements for Jean's fast approaching wedding. Unsurprisingly, nothing is likely to go to plan.

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 2, Episode 8

Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!

U&Dave channel logo 5pm (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, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

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

Dani's Castle

Series 2, Episode 9 - Two Few Cooks

Rich unveils his latest business idea to keep the castle running: opening a high-class bistro, with the talents of chef Gabe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 1, Sisters of Mercy: Anna struggles to be free of her younger sisters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 7 - No Children, No Dogs

The flat's thrown into disarray when Robin's friend Larry leaves them with a puppy. With Mr. Roper strictly prohibiting all animals, the trio struggle to keep their new flatmate under wraps.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Liberated Generation

Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?

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 8, Episode 4 - Catching Digby's Donkey

The complete inability of Digby to catch a simple-brained animal is beyond the comprehension of Lance Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst. With the assistance of Compo and Clegg - a small but well-trained team - Foggy sets out to show the animals once and for all who is boss.

U&Dave channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 6 - Cockneys

With Phill Jupitus, Bill Bailey and Rory McGrath.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 7, Episode 4

The panellists are comedians Richard Herring and Mark Steel and journalist and television presenter Janet Street-Porter.

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 8, Episode 5 - The Woollen Mills Of Your Mind

In an effort to give Nora Batty a much needed interest in life, Compo surprises everyone by announcing that he will be running for her in the forthcoming marathon. Who better to train a man to the ultimate in physical strength and human endurance than ex-Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst and his unwilling assistant Norman Clegg?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 1, Episode 3 - Gold

Simon looks at why we buy and sell gold all around the world. With comedian and finance expert Dominic Frisby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 5, Episode 3

Jacko meets a new lady, thanks to her budgie.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 17 - High Finance

Jones is becoming insolvent and needs to pay back £50 to Mainwaring's bank. It is soon discovered that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.

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

Take It From Here

Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

U&Drama channel logo 7:40pm (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

Series 5, Episode 5 - Broadcast Plans

The big day arrives: broadcast of Just Two People on American television. Alistair intends to Lionel and Jean to New York to watch it go out live; but how will it be received? Back in London, glumness sets in.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cooking The Books

Bookshop owner Bernard dreads the end of the financial year as his accounts beckon, Fran is an unlikely birth partner and accountant Manny swallows The Little Book of Calm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (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 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)

Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Fi Healey (Morven Christie), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald), Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Daniel Stroud (Samuel Barnett), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 2, Episode 6 - Inclusivity Day

Having been shot in the foot with a doctored starting pistol, Ian Fletcher discovers he will shortly be without a PA, as Daniel has been offered a new job.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Trying Again. Image shows from L to R: Meg (Jo Joyner), Matt (Chris Addison). Copyright: Avalon Television

Trying Again

Episode 7

Content in their new home and unable to move any time soon, Meg and Matt decide to do up the spare room.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 3

Karen is on a sleep-over and Ben is away at adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a Labrador to look after and a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 13 - Love 83199

Jonny realises it's time to be responsible now he's a father, and incredibly, decides to get a job. He's amazed to find his dream job is being advertised in the local paper - working in a biscuit factory! Now all he has to do is get an interview...

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Elton John, Cher, Charlie Hides as himself, Madonna, Justin Bieber. Charlie Hides. Copyright: Saffron Cherry TV

The Charlie Hides Show

Impressions-based sketch show pilot from YouTube star Charlie Hides.

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 15, Episode 7

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.

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 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 10pm (repeat)
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 1, Episode 2 - Grain

Simon Evans asks how moral it is to trade in food. How much of it is animal feed, and what is the future of food? With guests Kanes Rajah and Jim Rogers.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 3 - Something Happened

Douglas becomes a Spaceologist, Roy's life is changed by a bad back, and Jen gets involved with a rock band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 4 - Donkey

Following on a theory of appearing a 'donkey' in comparison to Patsy's 'racehorse', Edina commits herself to lose weight. Will the desired effects be seen fast enough?

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.

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - University Challenge

Mark meets a student called April in a shoe shop and decides to return to see her again, but discovers that she has gone to university in Dartmouth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 4, Episode 1 - Ezekiel Is Kidnapped

Samuel's pompous son-in-law Ezekiel is kidnapped by a rebel militia. Can anyone be bothered to rescue him?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (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 4 - Italian For Beginners

Roy gets obsessed by his latest girlfriend's sad family history, while Jen tells an absolute whopper to get some attention.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 14 - Near, Far

Louise and her new boyfriend Mick are getting on well - she loves hearing all his celebrity gossip. None of her friends believe she has such a stylish boyfriend, and she wants to introduce him to them all. Only trouble is, her squeak is starting to annoy him!

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(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.

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 11, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Hilarious highlights from the latest series, hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. With guests Jack Dee, Jedward, Sarah Millican, Amy Childs, Micky Flanagan, Jack Whitehall, Charlie Brooker and Gok Wan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fish Farm

After a night of drink and drugs in a mosh pit, Patsy talks Eddy into seducing the gardener Saffy has hired. Not only is he young and attractive, but Pats recognises him as the heir to a gentrified family.

London Live 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 6 - Funeral

Jeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Simon Callow

Plum House

Episode 0 - Pilot

A comedy about the eccentric and incompetent staff at Plum House, former country house of minor 18th-Century poet George Pudding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 2.4, The Coach Trip: Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 9

This week, team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Rufus Hound are joined by Corrie's Ryan Thomas, DJ Sara Cox and musician and reality TV star Preston.

London Live 11:30pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 2 - Change

After a dramatic outburst about Jar Jar Binks, Tim and Daisy find themselves visiting the Job Centre together. Brian is also struggling with work, which Marsha hints that it could be Twist's fault. Mike finds somewhere to live.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Episode 3.4: Hypnotist Paul McKenna gets a taste of his own medicine. Sketch show with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
55 min version
(repeat)
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Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

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Viral Tap

Episode 5

Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips. This week their guests are London Hughes and Tinchy Stryder.

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Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

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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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Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dissolution

As Sophie and Tim get closer, Daisy and Mike get increasingly jealous. Secrets from the past come back to haunt Tim and Daisy. Twist and Brian split up. Everyone finally vents their frustration at Daisy's birthday dinner.

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Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 3

Karen is on a sleep-over and Ben is away at adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a Labrador to look after and a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home.

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Heresy

Series 7, Episode 4

The panellists are comedians Richard Herring and Mark Steel and journalist and television presenter Janet Street-Porter.

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Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 7 - Leaves

After Daisy's party everyone has split and gone their separate ways. Sophie is going to America, Twist in Manchester and Marsha is selling the house and has gone AWOL. When Tim discovers that even Daisy is leaving town, Mike comes up with a bloody spectacular idea.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 13 - Love 83199

Jonny realises it's time to be responsible now he's a father, and incredibly, decides to get a job. He's amazed to find his dream job is being advertised in the local paper - working in a biscuit factory! Now all he has to do is get an interview...

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 7 - Belongings

Sharon's decision to give the cafe a new profile and cut the Greek connection doesn't have the desired effect.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 4 - Donkey

Following on a theory of appearing a 'donkey' in comparison to Patsy's 'racehorse', Edina commits herself to lose weight. Will the desired effects be seen fast enough?

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 14 - Near, Far

Louise and her new boyfriend Mick are getting on well - she loves hearing all his celebrity gossip. None of her friends believe she has such a stylish boyfriend, and she wants to introduce him to them all. Only trouble is, her squeak is starting to annoy him!

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fish Farm

After a night of drink and drugs in a mosh pit, Patsy talks Eddy into seducing the gardener Saffy has hired. Not only is he young and attractive, but Pats recognises him as the heir to a gentrified family.

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The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 3 - Something Happened

Douglas becomes a Spaceologist, Roy's life is changed by a bad back, and Jen gets involved with a rock band.

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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 4, Episode 7

After being pushed around at work, Martin finds he has to stand up for himself at last. What will the repercussions be if even in his dreams he comes off second best?

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The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 4 - Italian For Beginners

Roy gets obsessed by his latest girlfriend's sad family history, while Jen tells an absolute whopper to get some attention.

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45 min version
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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 40, Episode 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

Comedy Central Extra 3:10am (repeat)
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 10

Stand-up comedy from Rufus Hound, Tom Stade, Ava Vidal and Simon Evans.

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Grouchy Young Men

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 1, Sisters of Mercy: Anna struggles to be free of her younger sisters.

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Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Liberated Generation

Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?

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