British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 28th 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 7, Episode 1 - Perfect Day

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 13 - On The Make

Stan's intentions are less than honourable when he offers Edna a place to stay after her landlady throws her out.

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 49 - Street Of Dreams

A popular quiz show comes to Bottom Knocker Street. Can a quiz show make all of your dreams come true?

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 14 - Psssst!!

Spies descend upon Bottom Knocker Street to find the secret recipe for Giancarlo Minello's ice cream.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 2 - When Saturday Comes

When Tottenham Hotspur achieve an unexpected and much needed win, the Porter family, one of Ben's clients, Rona and Jenny's ex boyfriend Clive are dropped into a series of repeated Saturday rituals for the sake of luck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 1, Episode 5 - Focus

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 13 - The Sleep Under

Mrs Twitch has left Pops and Mimi in charge of the tear-away Twitchlets at a big sleep-over at Boj's house. After a whirlwind evening of breakages and demands, how will they ever settle the little Twitchlets down? With a Boj-a-boom idea to create a contraption that will gently rock them off to sleep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Susan Calman Is Convicted. Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

Susan Calman Is Convicted

Series 1, Episode 1 - Equal Marriage

Susan examines the current hot political topic of equal marriage from a personal perspective.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
The Johnny & Inel Show. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Cochrane, Inel Tomlinson. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Johnny & Inel Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Election

Johnny and Inel can't agree on who should be the show leader. This kick-starts an election campaign that lands them in trouble with the CBBC big boss. The Saturdays pop in for some Bants in the Booth.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Night Out

Bertrand causes a woman to miss her train. While she, Bertrand and Horace spend the night at the station, a series of events leads them to be arrested.

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

Take It From Here

The 10th anniversary show, with a Pygmalion spoof and the Operatic Weather Forecast.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Tourist Information

Too Much Information

Episode 1

Waft Tourist Information must justify a huge donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund with a hastily erected papier-mâché historical model - but it turns out disastrously sexual.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 3: The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 4

The super-student team captains are joined by MI High spy Oyiza Momoh, Let's Dance for Comic Relief winner Charlie Baker and comedians Katie Mulgrew and Paul McCaffrey.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the wartime sitcom.

CITV 11:35am (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!

CITV 11:45am (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 12pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Night Out

Bertrand causes a woman to miss her train. While she, Bertrand and Horace spend the night at the station, a series of events leads them to be arrested.

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

Take It From Here

The 10th anniversary show, with a Pygmalion spoof and the Operatic Weather Forecast.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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 2, Episode 8 - You Pays Yer Money

A by-election in Chigwell causes tension about who to vote for between Tracey, Sharon and Dorien. Sharon wants Darryl's vote after Tracey paid his poll tax, but he wants the full £350 for the pleasure, leading Sharon to take drastic action.

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 14 - Side FX

Mobbsy becomes unwell just before a talent contest and Gene's treatment has unexpected side effects.

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 2, Episode 10 - Between Ourselves

While Thelma is still at her mother's, Bob has not been eating. He is also regretting having Terry stay with him as he's messy, lazy and causing his neighbours to talk. Bob writes a letter to Thelma that Terry tries to deliver at the library but even that is doomed to failure it seems.

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 2, Episode 9 - Trust

Tracey is seeing a psychotherapist, Gerald, Darryl thinks she has another man, does she come clean? Sharon isn't helping Tracey give up smoking by smoking around the house. Dorien and Sharon's advice goes unheeded.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (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 1 - The Curse Of The Were-Teacher

When a career assessment comes out with the result of teacher for Mitchell, he is understandably horrified and determined to change his fate.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 1, Episode 5 - Coffee

A new patient at the surgery takes a shine to Barbara, and expects a little more than friendship. Ted's troubles extend to the loss of his favourite grey coat; and Martin's put his job on the line...

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 44 - Egg And Bean

Mr Bean gets in a flap when a monster turns up in his cake mix. The good news is that the monster turns out to be a harmless baby bird. The bad news is that it grows into a huge stork and takes over Mr Bean's home! He tries to return it to the wild and finds that teaching it to fly makes his arms ache!

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 3, Episode 7 - Party Night

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

CITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 43 - A Running Battle

It is the start of a Fun Run and Mr Bean lines up beside his deadly enemy - the fat bloke who stole his parking space. Fun Run or not, nothing will stop Mr Bean beating this man to the finishing post - even if he has to flag a cab!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 2.1, Frail Memoirs: Sisterly sparring erupts when Anna organises a service for a friend.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 1 - Nowhere To Go

Stan and Jack have nowhere to take their girls except the back seats of the bus. With Arthur set to take Olive and Mum away for the weekend, Stan spies an opportunity - if they can get his motorbike running.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 1, Episode 5 - Focus

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

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.

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

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 1 - The French Lesson

Shirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Tourist Information

Too Much Information

Episode 1

Waft Tourist Information must justify a huge donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund with a hastily erected papier-mâché historical model - but it turns out disastrously sexual.

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

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.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Susan Calman Is Convicted. Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

Susan Calman Is Convicted

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Death Penalty

Susan Calman describes how working on Death Row convinced her that she was absolutely against the death penalty.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:55pm (repeat)
St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold. Image shows from L to R: Bianca (Zawe Ashton), Roxy (Sarah Harding), Annabelle Fritton (Talulah Riley), Zoe (Montserrat Lombard). Copyright: Fragile St Trinian's Limited / Ealing Studios

St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold

The girls of St Trinian's are back - and this time they're racing a secretive, corrupt organisation to discover pirate treasure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 fourth series of the cornershop sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Night Out

Bertrand causes a woman to miss her train. While she, Bertrand and Horace spend the night at the station, a series of events leads them to be arrested.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 2, Episode 10 - Between Ourselves

While Thelma is still at her mother's, Bob has not been eating. He is also regretting having Terry stay with him as he's messy, lazy and causing his neighbours to talk. Bob writes a letter to Thelma that Terry tries to deliver at the library but even that is doomed to failure it seems.

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

Take It From Here

The 10th anniversary show, with a Pygmalion spoof and the Operatic Weather Forecast.

ITV Encore 8pm (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 3 - Flotsam And Jetsam

With Charlie Higson, Andy Hamilton and Rob Brydon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A Young Doctor's Notebook. Image shows from L to R: Older Doctor (Jon Hamm), Young Doctor (Daniel Radcliffe). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

A Young Doctor's Notebook

Series 2, Episode 4

The Young Doctor is not entirely honest at Pelageya's funeral. An explosion later rocks the hospital and the Feldsher informs everyone that the Bolsheviks have returned.

Comedy Central 9pm
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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the 11th series of the satirical panel game.

BBC Three 9pm
60 min
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2014, Episode 1

Kevin Bridges introduces acts including Lucy Beaumont, James Acaster and Des Bishop.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Episode 7 - You Decide

Gaz is torn between the two girls and although he decides to stay with Janet for the sake of Corinthian, when he goes to tell Donna he realises he loves her, too, and can't be without her.

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 3, Episode 3 - Moo-Ma And Moo-Pa

Manny's parents are coming to stay so Bernard and Fran are called upon to go along with the slight exaggerations he has made of his life.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 4 - Knits & Knots

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and David Mitchell.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Backchat. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Backchat

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Jack Whitehall and his real father Michael as they co-host the chat show with a twist. Guests on the sofa are Bear Grylls, Rylan Clark and Louie Spence.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Dale (Taylor Lautner), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 4 - Funeral

Ken and Dale take a trip into town and bump into Ken's former history professor Dr Rafferty in the local bookstore. Dr Rafferty knows that time is running out for him, and when his dying wish goes wrong, both Dale and Ken turn up at the funeral with issues to settle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Susan Calman Is Convicted. Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

Susan Calman Is Convicted

Series 1, Episode 1 - Equal Marriage

Susan examines the current hot political topic of equal marriage from a personal perspective.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Justin Davies), Alan (Steve Speirs), Little Alan (Daniel Gammond), Emma (Catrin Stewart), Luke (Craig Gallivan), Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 3, Episode 7

Although well-acquainted with Michael between the sheets, Stella starts to wonder how serious things really are between them.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
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 5 - Joey And The Whale

Noel has until the end of the episode to boost the ratings from nine to 25. If he doesn't manage to do it in time, his show will be axed and he and all his characters will be put into storage and ultimately incinerated.

The Africa Channel 10:15pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 1 - The French Lesson

Shirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.

London Live 10:30pm (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 5 - Holiday

As Mark's best man, Jeremy has organised his stag weekend which consists of the pair of them on a canal boat in Shropshire. Instantly bored, things are spiced up for the pair of them when Jez meets a girl and Mark gets offered a job in India.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Siblings. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Charlotte Ritchie), Marion (Stella Gonet). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 1, Episode 4 - Laser Eye Party

Dan has finally booked himself in for an appointment at the STI clinic. There, under examination, he meets funny and free-spirited doctor Izzy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Radio 9. Copyright: BBC

Radio 9

Series 2, Episode 2

Dark sketch show spoofing a radio station.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 1 - From Hell

While boss Douglas does his best to run Reynholm Industries into the ground, Jen has to deal with a builder from Hell, Roy loses 20 quid and Moss learns how to stand up to ruffians.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Documentary - The Love Triangle

As the nation decides the outcome of Gaz's love life, this documentary delves into the history of the long-running and rocky romances between Gaz, Donna and Janet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

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, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 1

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life

The Monty Python team present a series of outrageous vignettes in this film which takes an irreverent look at the various stages of human life.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 4 - Fight Or Flight

With Johnny Vegas, Pam Ayres and Sean Lock.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Show What You Wrote. Image shows from L to R: Helen Moon, Fiona Clarke, Gavin Webster. Copyright: BBC

The Show What You Wrote

Series 2, Episode 3 - Art & Literature

Another episode of the themed sketch show made entirely from contributions sent in by the public. With guest actor Darren Kuppan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

Series 1, Episode 3

George has removed Alex's favourite snail in order to study the effects on his son. Meanwhile Beverley believes she may be pregnant, which brings her and Alex closer together.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 7 - Fockin Mokky Bokka

The noisy neighbours downstairs are driving Donna and Gaz to despair. In a serious turn of events, Jonny at last gets a job. His new supervisor, Julie, is a hormonal hag from hell. Then when his boss tries to blackmail him into sexual intercourse it's back to the small ads in Jobs North West for Jonny.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 4

After a near-death experience with his beloved cat, Richard decides to arrange his own fantasy funeral.

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 4, Episode 2 - Be Happy

The bumbling management consultants grapple with physical perfection for Phil's gym.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 5 - Sick

Everyone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 6

Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note.

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 5

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the 11th series of the satirical panel game.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Episode 7 - You Decide

Gaz is torn between the two girls and although he decides to stay with Janet for the sake of Corinthian, when he goes to tell Donna he realises he loves her, too, and can't be without her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

A selection of three episodes of the sketch show from Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Dale (Taylor Lautner), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 4 - Funeral

Ken and Dale take a trip into town and bump into Ken's former history professor Dr Rafferty in the local bookstore. Dr Rafferty knows that time is running out for him, and when his dying wish goes wrong, both Dale and Ken turn up at the funeral with issues to settle.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Documentary - The Love Triangle

As the nation decides the outcome of Gaz's love life, this documentary delves into the history of the long-running and rocky romances between Gaz, Donna and Janet.

London Live 1am (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 Three 1am (repeat)
Siblings. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Charlotte Ritchie), Marion (Stella Gonet). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 1, Episode 4 - Laser Eye Party

Dan has finally booked himself in for an appointment at the STI clinic. There, under examination, he meets funny and free-spirited doctor Izzy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
Tourist Information

Too Much Information

Episode 1

Waft Tourist Information must justify a huge donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund with a hastily erected papier-mâché historical model - but it turns out disastrously sexual.

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The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 1 - From Hell

While boss Douglas does his best to run Reynholm Industries into the ground, Jen has to deal with a builder from Hell, Roy loses 20 quid and Moss learns how to stand up to ruffians.

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Fake Reaction

ITV2 entertainment series in which contestants must keep a straight face and fool the other team. Hosted by Matt Edmondson.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Karl reveals that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that once, he saw a bee have a heart attack.

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Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 7 - Fockin Mokky Bokka

The noisy neighbours downstairs are driving Donna and Gaz to despair. In a serious turn of events, Jonny at last gets a job. His new supervisor, Julie, is a hormonal hag from hell. Then when his boss tries to blackmail him into sexual intercourse it's back to the small ads in Jobs North West for Jonny.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
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Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2014, Episode 1

Kevin Bridges introduces acts including Lucy Beaumont, James Acaster and Des Bishop.

ITV Encore 2:10am (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

BBC Four 2:10am (repeat)
Peter Capaldi

Cricklewood Greats

Spoof documentary written by and starring Peter Capaldi which explores the greatest stars of Cricklewood's legendary film studios.

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This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Sporall (Chris Bran), Mr Lovely (Stephen Mangan), Maven (Justin Chubb). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 2, Episode 6 - Speckled Pom Pom

Stephen Mangan plays Mr Lovely, the owner of Mr Lovely's Lovely Jumper Shop with a penchant for all-in-one knitted bodysuits.

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The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 5 - Sick

Everyone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
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Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 4 - Funeral

Ken and Dale take a trip into town and bump into Ken's former history professor Dr Rafferty in the local bookstore. Dr Rafferty knows that time is running out for him, and when his dying wish goes wrong, both Dale and Ken turn up at the funeral with issues to settle.

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A Young Doctor's Notebook

Series 2, Episode 4

The Young Doctor is not entirely honest at Pelageya's funeral. An explosion later rocks the hospital and the Feldsher informs everyone that the Bolsheviks have returned.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Siblings. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Charlotte Ritchie), Marion (Stella Gonet). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 1, Episode 4 - Laser Eye Party

Dan has finally booked himself in for an appointment at the STI clinic. There, under examination, he meets funny and free-spirited doctor Izzy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 2.1, Frail Memoirs: Sisterly sparring erupts when Anna organises a service for a friend.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 1, Episode 5 - Focus

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

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