British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th August 2014

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

2point4 Children

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Deep

Life at the Porters' appears to have taken on a relative level of normality. Stressful of course, but normal. Then Ben lets slip that he's agreed to watch the Grimes' house again.

CITV 6am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 43 - Mayor & The Bear

Best to stay off the streets when the bears come to town!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 3, Episode 3 - Valentine

Valentine's Day has come around again, and whilst Neil's off on a dirty weekend, neither Ted, nor Phil, nor Martin have remembered. Martin's also working with a young, attractive new female co-presenter...

CITV 6:15am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 24 - Till A Tronic

As Meena's new till develops a mind of its own, it is not a good time to be a food critic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (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 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Comfort Man

Rosie Burns faces a fashion show, a potential romance - and a parting of the ways.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 1, Episode 4 - Leee John

John is feeling a little stressed, despite the fact all the jingles are recorded. His final guest is Leee John from Imagination.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 2, Episode 4

The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager and Ernie looks set to win at tennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 2, Episode 2

Arthur Smith invites an audience into his home for music and comedy, with Miles Jupp, Tom Wrigglesworth, Elvis McGonagall and Paloma Faith.

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

Rent

Series 1, Episode 2

Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby just a little too well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Radio Scotland 10:30am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2014, Episode 4

With guests Ian Hislop, Sue Perkin, Tim Vine and Richard Herring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 7 - Gymnast

Having gatecrashed a party and passed Ben off as a foreign gymnast, the trio find trouble when the real sport star is due in town.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 5, Episode 3 - Sarfraz Manzoor

Sarfraz Manzoor relives his adolescence growing up in a strict Muslim family in Luton.

CITV 11:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 13 - Roadworks

Mr Bean's tranquillity is shattered by deafening roadworks outside his bedroom window. Threats, sabotage and subterfuge all fail to quell the cacophony until Bean has the ingenious idea of feeding the workmen into peaceful submission. But the silence ends with a bang!

CITV 11:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Sofa

The sofa's springs explode under Mr Bean. Can he afford to buy a new sofa? Or will relaxing in front of the telly be a thing of the past?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 2, Episode 4

The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager and Ernie looks set to win at tennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 8, Episode 4 - New Doors For Old

When June sets her heart on a new front door fitted, Terry is burdened with the task of measuring and purchasing the right one. Some local boys collecting old wood for a bonfire does not help much!

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

Episode 16 - Unfriend Me

Jaz wants her teacher to be more approachable so Gene creates a new social network for her.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Old Magic

Bob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 10 - The Spider

Bitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (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 9, Episode 4 - Model

Dorien is thrilled by Sharon's new job as a model and becomes her manager.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 20 - Carry On Carrot

Mrs Woof is making her big soup but is missing Mr Cloppity's carrots, as his crop has failed. Boj and his buddies discover a giant carrot growing amongst the tiddlers but it is too big to deliver to the diner... until Boj gets boj-ing and finds a way to combine all of his friends' ideas to lift it, push it and roll it along.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the cornershop sitcom.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!

In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:05pm (repeat)
Faith In The Future. Image shows from L to R: Faith Grayshott (Lynda Bellingham), Hannah Grayshott (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Faith In The Future

Series 2, Episode 6 - Design Flaw

Faith starts to feel she's missed out on life, but her gloom vanishes when she learns Hannah is going into business as an interior decorator - could this be an opportunity to show what she can do? Not if her daughter has any say in the matter.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40pm (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 1, Episode 7 - Hasta La Vista

The heat has finally taken it's toll on David when he and Linda decide they're going to live together.

CITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 52 - Homeless

After a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 2, Episode 1 - Memory Games

Daughter Clare's trivia quiz helps Sarah with all her memories of her late husband, Henry.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 3, Episode 4 - Crime

A mini-crimewave has hit the Liversidge household; stolen milk, newspapers, and even complaints from the burglars. Meanwhile, with Linda away Martin is left to attempt to feed himself, Jean is tempted to cheat on Phil - and the opening of a nightclub proves too much temptation for Neil.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Comfort Man

Rosie Burns faces a fashion show, a potential romance - and a parting of the ways.

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

The Africa Channel 6pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little Feet

Desmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 2, Episode 2

Arthur Smith invites an audience into his home for music and comedy, with Miles Jupp, Tom Wrigglesworth, Elvis McGonagall and Paloma Faith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Passing On. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Powell (Felicity Montagu), Matthew (Keiron Self), Gareth Gwynn, Rhys (Richard Elis), Mel (Melangell Dolma), Benjamin Partridge. Copyright: Zipline Creative

Passing On

Episode 3

Rhys pretends that Matthew is the band's manager.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 2, Episode 2 - Social Media

This week, Marcus has decided to create his own Social Media site. Please RT. Please Follow. Please Like. Please give all your details to Google and the NSA.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

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 8, Episode 4 - New Doors For Old

When June sets her heart on a new front door fitted, Terry is burdened with the task of measuring and purchasing the right one. Some local boys collecting old wood for a bonfire does not help much!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 2, Episode 4

The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager and Ernie looks set to win at tennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

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 3, Episode 8 - A Trip To Los Angeles

Jean and Lionel are in LA to meet Cy Liebermann, but she's growing increasingly concerned at his crotchety manner and behaviour towards the locals. Then some 'small' changes are mooted...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 4 - Geography

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Jimmy Carr.

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Old Magic

Bob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

A selection of episodes from the second series of the award winning sketch show from Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Credit: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

London Live 9pm (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 2, Episode 6 - A Nice Change

A change is as good as a rest when Bernard, Manny and Fran decide to escape the madness and go on holiday.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials, Episode 2

Jon Richardson and actor Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and Pointless boffin Richard Osman.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Jack Dee, Milton Jones. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton Jones

Jack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Walter. Image shows from L to R: CS Charles Addison (Harry Hadden-Paton), DC Anne Hopkins (Alexandra Roach), DI Walter Gambon (Adrian Dunbar), DS Mark Minorsky (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: ITV Studios

Walter

Comedy drama pilot about a world-weary father who is also a detective.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Dale (Taylor Lautner), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 1 - A New Beginning

Ken is looking forward to an empty nest now Dylan's got into University, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2014, Episode 4

With guests Ian Hislop, Sue Perkin, Tim Vine and Richard Herring.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Practice Around The Corner

Mrs Tishell returns to the village. Martin has to work out what is wrong with beach comber Lorna. Al and Morwenna have an internet dating disaster, and romance is blossoming for Bert and Jennifer.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 3 - Gym

Mark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Siblings. Dan (Tom Stourton). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 1, Episode 1 - Wheelchair Conference

There's problems at the office for Hannah as her useless boss Andy is replaced with the hard-hitting Annette. Brother Dan is quickly drawn into a web of lies.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 2, Episode 5 - Jane And The Truth Snake

Having been sacked from her job, Jane ends up in a somewhat confused state, creating a puppet sidekick named Jake, from a pink sock. Patrick, meanwhile, decides he has no option but to dump his new girlfriend, Linda, as she's ruled out ever having a threesome.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 5 - Lard

Janet is on a mission to be funny while her boyfriend Jonny is trying to control his lust for Louise.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little Feet

Desmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.

BBC Three 10pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 1, Episode 4 - Leee John

John is feeling a little stressed, despite the fact all the jingles are recorded. His final guest is Leee John from Imagination.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills

The Last Leg

Series 4, Episode 2

Adam Hills and regular co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by Noel Fielding this time.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 5

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jon Richardson are the guests on the show this week.

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 2, Episode 6 - Gotcha

The first anniversary of Steve and Susan's first date is fast approaching, and the pressure appears to be piling on him to propose. But is he ready? Susan certainly seems keen to entice him when they head out for a meal in a posh restaurant.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Father Figure. Image shows from L to R: Elaine Whyte (Lucy Montgomery), Tom Whyte (Jason Byrne), Dylan Whyte (Dominic Applewhite). Copyright: BBC

Father Figure

Episode 1 - Pilot

In this sitcom pilot, Jason Byrne experiences a disastrous first day as a house husband.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building. Copyright: 3 Amigos Productions / Channel X

John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building

John Bishop performs stand-up comedy in front of his home crowd, illustrating why he has become one of the nation's top comedians.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 1, Episode 3

Kevin, Seann and Chris are joined by James Acaster, Alex Brooker, Jameela Jamil and Kimberly Wyatt as they face questions and challenges to put their knowledge of the Virtually Famous to the test.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 1

Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.

London Live 11pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Christmas Special - Groovy

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Billy Bleach

The headlining stand-up comedian has not shown up, so newcomer Billy Bleach is called upon to perform an extended set.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Plunkett & Macleane. Image shows from L to R: Captain James Macleane (Jonny Lee Miller), Plunkett (Robert Carlyle). Copyright: Working Title Films

Plunkett & Macleane

Comic adventure set in the 1740s. A gentlemen drunkard and a robber pool their talents to embark on a crime spree.

London Live 11:30pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Sea

Why did Turner paint it so often - was it its timeless majesty, or because he couldn't draw hands properly?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

Comedy Central 11:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 5 - Lard

Janet is on a mission to be funny while her boyfriend Jonny is trying to control his lust for Louise.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life

Alan Partridge reveals the places that have made him the man he is today in this one-off mockumentary.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Highlights Special - Parallel Juicyverse Part 2

Keith is still in the parallel universe where everything is the complete opposite. He revisits the best bits of Celebrity Juice Series 10.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Secret-Past (Ambra Lily Keegan), Conceptiva Secret-Past (Katherine Parkinson), Jedrington Secret-Past (Robert Webb), Victor Secret-Past (Finlay Christie). Copyright: BBC

The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Episode 2

Stricken with grief at the apparent death of his wife, Jedrington begins to question the morality of his business empire until on Easter Eve he is visited by three terrifying ghostly rabbits who drive him over the edge of despair.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (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

An award-winning comedy about four teenagers growing up in suburbia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

London Live 1am (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 2, Episode 5 - Jane And The Truth Snake

Having been sacked from her job, Jane ends up in a somewhat confused state, creating a puppet sidekick named Jake, from a pink sock. Patrick, meanwhile, decides he has no option but to dump his new girlfriend, Linda, as she's ruled out ever having a threesome.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Andy Parsons - Britain's Got Idiots. Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons - Britain's Got Idiots

A TV broadcast of Andy Parsons' 2009 stand-up comedy tour.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials, Episode 2

Jon Richardson and actor Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and Pointless boffin Richard Osman.

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Secret Peter

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy 2: Tales From Painted Hawaii, Episode 2 - Saving Terry

Noel gets Fantasy block (a weird strain of writers block). If he doesn't overcome this and write an ending to the show, Terry, his only viewer will be killed by an asteroid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

London Live 1:30am (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 2, Episode 6 - Gotcha

The first anniversary of Steve and Susan's first date is fast approaching, and the pressure appears to be piling on him to propose. But is he ready? Susan certainly seems keen to entice him when they head out for a meal in a posh restaurant.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
Derek. Image shows from L to R: Kev (David Earl), Hannah (Kerry Godliman), Derek (Ricky Gervais), Vicky (Holli Dempsey), Dougie (Karl Pilkington). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Series 2, Episode 4

Derek and the Broad Hill gang go on a trip to London Zoo. It's Derek's best day ever, meeting giraffes, penguins, aardvarks, and in Vicky's case, the man of her dreams. Throughout all the fun Hannah's caught off guard and must deal with the unexpected.

Comedy Central 1:55am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Minute Of Silence

Tonight's episode of the 'connoisseurs stand-up show of choice' features Tony Law, David Kay, Susan Calman, Michael Legge, and musical storytellers Ginger & Black. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 1

Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.

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Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Out-takes - Unseen Set List

Ross Noble, Rob Delaney and Richard Herring feature in these unseen moments from the improvised stand-up show.

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The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills

The Last Leg

Series 4, Episode 2

Adam Hills and regular co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by Noel Fielding this time.

Comedy Central Extra 2:10am (repeat)
Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy. Rich Hall. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy

Stand-up and music from American comedian Rich Hall, including songs from his country and western singer alter-ego Otis Lee Crenshaw.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Dale (Taylor Lautner), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 1 - A New Beginning

Ken is looking forward to an empty nest now Dylan's got into University, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50am (repeat)
The Mimic. Martin Hurdle (Terry Mynott). Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Mimic

Series 2, Episode 4

Feeling he needs a stable family for Steven to return to, Martin proposes to Harriet. He's also got his first stand-up show to prepare for.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Siblings. Dan (Tom Stourton). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 1, Episode 1 - Wheelchair Conference

There's problems at the office for Hannah as her useless boss Andy is replaced with the hard-hitting Annette. Brother Dan is quickly drawn into a web of lies.

BBC Three 3:30am (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.

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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

An award-winning comedy about four teenagers growing up in suburbia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 2, Episode 1 - Memory Games

Daughter Clare's trivia quiz helps Sarah with all her memories of her late husband, Henry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Comfort Man

Rosie Burns faces a fashion show, a potential romance - and a parting of the ways.

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