British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 12th June 2014

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Perrin (Leonard Rossiter), Doc Morrissey (John Horsley). Copyright: BBC

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Image shows from L to R: Faith (Lynda Bellingham), Bill (James Bolam)

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Late Late Show

Bill is unhappy when Faith expects him to play the heavy stepfather.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

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 4, Episode 9 - Judith's New Romance

Jean and Lionel return from honeymoon to find Judith has a much older boyfriend.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 6 - A Lack of Moral Fibre

Christmas is coming and Ben is getting fat, but will dieting with Helen raise his spirits?

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

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 1, Episode 4 - Oil

Simon looks at commodities markets in oil. How is it produced? Why is this trade different to others? Is our over-reliance on it dangerous? With commodities analyst Paul Horsnell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
One Man's Meat. Alan Joyce (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

One Man's Meat

Comedy pilot starring and written by Ronnie Barker. A man is forced to go on a crash starvation diet by his wife.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 19 - A Jumbo Sized Problem

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked by a van carrying a large circus elephant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
I'll Fly You For A Quid. Image shows from L to R: Evan Owen (Ronnie Barker), April Owen (Beth Morris), Mr. Simmonds (Emrys James). Copyright: BBC

I'll Fly You For A Quid

Comedy pilot starring Ronnie Barker. A Welsh family mad on gambling try to find a winning betting slip.

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

Take It From Here

Can Eth finally get her fiance Ron Glum up the aisle?

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

Heresy

Series 7, Episode 6

Victoria Coren chairs the programme which challenges established ideas. The panellists are Clive Anderson, Rufus Hound and Fern Britton.

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

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sun, Sea and Sabotage

The buying clerk's traditional summer plans are threatened by Chester-Perry's new boy.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 13 - Drive In The Country

It is Richard's day off so Sooty and Sweep have helped him prepare a picnic. But with Sooty-Stig driving the campervan, a flat tyre and no petrol, will Richard ever get a peaceful drive in the country?

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Deadheading. Image shows from L to R: CSM Jo Black (Miriam Margolyes), DCI Alma Blair (Julie Hesmondhalgh). Copyright: Savvy Productions

Deadheading

Episode 4

Fear stalks the herd when there is a predator on the loose. Surely we must be getting nearer to solving the crime.

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 12, Episode 5 - That's Not Captain Zero

Foggy helps when a van breaks down.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 9 - Prize Possession

The Farmer can't believe his luck - he has a winning ticket! He just needs to keep it safe until morning and there's only one dog for the job. Unfortunately, Bitzer is a hopeless guard dog. Can he rescue the winning ticket, or has he lost the Farmer's fortune?

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 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) Boot

Compo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 19 - A Jumbo Sized Problem

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked by a van carrying a large circus elephant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Perrin (Leonard Rossiter), Doc Morrissey (John Horsley). Copyright: BBC

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.

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

Take It From Here

Can Eth finally get her fiance Ron Glum up the aisle?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Special - Sport Special

Multi-award-winning comedy sketch show Horrible Histories returns with a special sports-themed episode, packed full of fascinating facts about some of the top sporting moments from the past.

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 5 - Suspicious Minds

Dorien's husband makes a rare appearance.

U&Drama channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Bridge Too Far

Terry's company chairman needs a new bridge partner, so, with the future in mind, Terry and June give themselves a crash course in the game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Great Outdoors

Richard is taking the Children's Club on a camping trip into the country but Sooty and Sweep sneak along too. With Sweep in charge of map-reading and Sooty playing tricks with his magic wand, it's not long before things go wrong.

U&Drama channel logo 3:20pm (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 3

Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.

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 4, Episode 9 - Judith's New Romance

Jean and Lionel return from honeymoon to find Judith has a much older boyfriend.

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

Boj

Episode 19 - Robot Recycler

While waiting for Mr Cloppity to pick up the recycling, Boj gets Rupa playing with it, making junk robots and rag rope. When Mr Cloppity's buggy gets stuck in the mud, the friends come to the rescue with their robots and rope. But with all of the recycling made into new toys, there is nothing left to recycle.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Image shows from L to R: Faith (Lynda Bellingham), Bill (James Bolam)

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 7 - Marriage of Inconvenience

Hannah and Joe are predictably indifferent about their mother's announcement, but nothing can stop Bill and Faith from enjoying their big day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 4, Episode 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Home To Roost

Series 2, Episode 2 - Open House

Henry doesn't allow Matthew to hold parties, but Henry is going away, and anyway what is the ball of string for, and who is hiding in the cupboard?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 2 - Horse-trading

Arkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...

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 11 - Castle Keep

When an Australian billionaire offers Rich a pile of cash to move the castle to Sydney, he's sorely tempted.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 2, Empty Vessels: Anna's evening turns erratic babysitting for Charlotte.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Come Into My Parlour

Robin plans a romantic meal to woo Angie, a girl he's met at college; Chrissy is none-too-impressed by his intentions, and even less so when Angie turns out to be old school friend Angela.

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

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 6 - A Lack of Moral Fibre

Christmas is coming and Ben is getting fat, but will dieting with Helen raise his spirits?

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 12, Episode 5 - That's Not Captain Zero

Foggy helps when a van breaks down.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm
10 min
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 14

This episode's jokers are Birchgrove versus St Matthew's.

London Live 6pm (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

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

Heresy

Series 7, Episode 6

Victoria Coren chairs the programme which challenges established ideas. The panellists are Clive Anderson, Rufus Hound and Fern Britton.

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 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) Boot

Compo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 1 - Have A Great Weekend

As we renew our acquaintance with Ed we find him in a somewhat lighter mood, enjoying normal weekend-ish type things, like having a bath, and whistling. He's also visiting the DIY store - because he can.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Bridge Too Far

Terry's company chairman needs a new bridge partner, so, with the future in mind, Terry and June give themselves a crash course in the game.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 19 - A Jumbo Sized Problem

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked by a van carrying a large circus elephant.

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

Take It From Here

Can Eth finally get her fiance Ron Glum up the aisle?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

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 6, Episode 5 - Alistair's Engagement

Alistair makes a surprising announcement - he's got engaged!

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 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (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 3

Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.

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 6

As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.

London Live 9pm (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 5 - Gone

Tim gets a sense of deja vu when Sophie cancels a date to work late. So, he and Daisy go out into Camden and run into trouble when Daisy fails to differentiate between marijuana and oregano! Tim sees Duane for the first time since they went paintballing together.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Damned. Rose Denby (Jo Brand)

Damned

Episode 1 - Pilot

Jo Brand and Alan Davies star as stressed social workers struggling to keep control of their private lives and chaotic office.

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 17 - Jolly

With Julia Zemiro, Rob Brydon and Tim Vine.

London Live 9:30pm (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 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.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

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, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 5 - Here Bums The Bride

Gaz works through his list of three things he must do before he dies. Donna gets work in a charity shop to try to overcome her fear of death. Louise stumbles across a massive secret about Corinthian.

London Live 10pm (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 3 - Grapes Of Wrath

Bernard and Manny have the cleaners in and are forced to house-sit for a friend with expensive taste in wine. Fran has an unusual date.

The Africa Channel 10pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 11 - Kung You

When Shirl's friend Beverley is attacked in the street, the girls enlist the help of a local martial arts teacher to give them a self-defence class.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 1

Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 3 - Flotsam And Jetsam

With Charlie Higson, Andy Hamilton and Rob Brydon.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Susan Calman

Listomania

Episode 0 - Pilot

Listomania is a panel show hosted by Susan Calman, exploring the world of lists from the 'to-do' to the 'bucket'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 1, Episode 4 - Oil

Simon looks at commodities markets in oil. How is it produced? Why is this trade different to others? Is our over-reliance on it dangerous? With commodities analyst Paul Horsnell.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
TV OD. Matt Edmondson

TV OD

Episode 2

Matt Edmondson is joined by TOWIE star Sam Faiers and daytime talk-show host Matthew Wright to poke fun at the past week in television.

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

The IT Crowd

Special - The Internet Is Coming

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

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm
30 min
Trying Again. Image shows from L to R: Meg (Jo Joyner), Matt (Chris Addison). Copyright: Avalon Television

Trying Again

Documentary - Behind The Scenes

Sky Living gains exclusive access to the Trying Again set in this behind-the-scenes special to find out how the cast got along and which bits they enjoyed filming the most.

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: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mugging

Mark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
Have I Got News For You. Jennifer Saunders. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Paper Cuts

Part 2 of the show in which Jennifer Saunders talks about her extensive career and extraordinary life.

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

Revolting People

Series 4, Episode 3 - George Washington

Samuel realises he is in the middle of a war when half his shop is burnt down by colonists and the other half is burnt down by the British. He goes to see George Washington to complain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - Gay

It's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 13

Joining the panel this week is comedian and host of Take Me Out, Paddy McGuinness, Boy-band heartthrobs Max George and Tom Parker from The Wanted and superstar DJ David Guetta. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest captain Davina McCall.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 6 - Six Months Later

When the bailiffs come to repossess her house, Janet has just 24 hours to get some money or lose her home. Louise finds a rich criminal who seems keen to help but all he offers Janet is a spit roast. Gaz struggles to babysit his son Corinthian. Donna desperately awaits the call to an interview for her dream job.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
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.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr In Concert. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr In Concert

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fourth live stand-up DVD, in which he unleashes his trademark rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Josie Long: Romance And Adventure. Josie (Josie Long). Copyright: BBC

Josie Long: Romance And Adventure

Episode 0 - Pilot

Josie has left her life in London for a better one in Glasgow, the indie band theme park where she will finally be happy and accepted. Her flatmate Darren is just happy having his meals cooked by someone other than his mum. Together they drink tea and wander the streets searching for romance, adventure or a job, making fun of squares and making up games. It's them against the world, or so Josie hopes. How much can you rely on a friend who doesn't want to grow up?

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 2.6, Behind the Magic: The guides star in a beastly new DVD, and Turkish art proves popular.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Viral Tap. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Caroline Flack, Carly Smallman. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Vision Independent Productions

Viral Tap

Episode 7

Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips, with Jim Chapman and Jameela Jamil.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards

Iota credit cards need a new image after a disastrous ad campaign titled 'Bung It On Plastic, After All It's Not Real Money'.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 6, Episode 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm
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 15, Episode 8

Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.

London Live Midnight (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 5 - Gone

Tim gets a sense of deja vu when Sophie cancels a date to work late. So, he and Daisy go out into Camden and run into trouble when Daisy fails to differentiate between marijuana and oregano! Tim sees Duane for the first time since they went paintballing together.

U&Drama channel logo 12:20am (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 5 - Suspicious Minds

Dorien's husband makes a rare appearance.

VIVA 12:20am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Tim (Luke Gell), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 5 - Here Bums The Bride

Gaz works through his list of three things he must do before he dies. Donna gets work in a charity shop to try to overcome her fear of death. Louise stumbles across a massive secret about Corinthian.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (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 6

As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.

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Damned. Rose Denby (Jo Brand)

Damned

Episode 1 - Pilot

Jo Brand and Alan Davies star as stressed social workers struggling to keep control of their private lives and chaotic office.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 3 - The First Temptation Of Chris

The arrival of area manager, Razz Prince, sets everyone on edge. Lance attempts to prove to the staff that he isn't boring, while everyone else prepares for a big night out.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 6 - Six Months Later

When the bailiffs come to repossess her house, Janet has just 24 hours to get some money or lose her home. Louise finds a rich criminal who seems keen to help but all he offers Janet is a spit roast. Gaz struggles to babysit his son Corinthian. Donna desperately awaits the call to an interview for her dream job.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Badults. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Tom Parry), Ben (Ben Clark), Matthew (Matthew Crosby), Lucy (Katherine Ryan), Carabine (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Badults

Series 2, Episode 2 - Neighbours

Tom, Ben and Matthew venture across the hall for the first time to meet their neighbours.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 7, Episode 6

Victoria Coren chairs the programme which challenges established ideas. The panellists are Clive Anderson, Rufus Hound and Fern Britton.

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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, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bear Bad Man

It's 'Super Sales Wednesday', otherwise known as a 'Family Fun Day' to the annoyed staff of PhoneShop Sutton. As if that wasn't enough, the threatened arrival of a security guard casts a shadow over the day.

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55 min version
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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 17 - Jolly

With Julia Zemiro, Rob Brydon and Tim Vine.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - Gay

It's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?

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U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (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 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

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The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 1, Episode 5

With Ronnie Corbett and Lucy Porter. Music from Paloma Faith.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Badults. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Tom Parry), Ben (Ben Clark), Matthew (Matthew Crosby), Lucy (Katherine Ryan), Carabine (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Badults

Series 2, Episode 2 - Neighbours

Tom, Ben and Matthew venture across the hall for the first time to meet their neighbours.

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am (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

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 2, Empty Vessels: Anna's evening turns erratic babysitting for Charlotte.

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

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 6 - A Lack of Moral Fibre

Christmas is coming and Ben is getting fat, but will dieting with Helen raise his spirits?

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