British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 9th September 2014

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Lodger

Between decimalisation and inflation the Butlers are feeling the pinch. Blakey suggests the family take in a lodger - and he happens to know someone who's looking. Unfortunately for Stan, there's no spare bedroom at home...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 2

Further entertainment hosted by and starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Mausoleum Club. Copyright: BBC

The Mausoleum Club

The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone

Two crime writers decide to aid the perfect murder.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am
10 min
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 37

This episode's jokers are Gablfa versus Hamstel Junior.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 4, Episode 5 - English Lesson; Understanding Understanding Owls

This week, he considers his native tongue as if it were a foreign language in "English Lesson" and the trouble that taxidermy can bring in "Understanding Understanding Owls".

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 7 - Giggly Holiday

Boj shares a postcard from the Bleat's Hawaiian holiday with Mia and he discovers that the Twitches haven't had a holiday. So Boj has a boj-a-boom idea and asks Mr Cloppity and the buddies to help him create a mini Hawaii in Giggly Park as a big surprise for the Twitches. Aloha!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 8, Episode 10 - King Solomon's Mines

Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 7, Our First Baby: Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep-end on St Swithins' antenatal ward.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:05am (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 4, Episode 2 - Love At First Sight

Dani thinks she has met the man of her dreams at a party. The next day, though, she has second thoughts. His mother works at McHurties, so dropping him may be difficult. Jack has one spare ticket for the Monster Truck Ballet. Max and Ben get into a no-holds-barred competition to be the one to go with him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

Episode 2.6, 16th June 1800: William's peace is shattered by the arrival of spooky William Bloke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 6 - Hail Smiling Morn Or Thereabouts

When Blamire buys himself a camera, Clegg, Compo and himself go in search of interesting things to take photographs of.

CITV 10:05am (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 40 - Puppet King

Councillor Cowdrey uses a puppet to get the townsfolk on his side - but the puppet develops a plan of its own!

CITV 10:15am (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 10 - Elvis Detector

The kids build a metal detector that develops a tendency to detect anything but metal.

CITV 10:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Early Night

Richard plans an early night in preparation for Mr Slater's fitness class. But when Sooty's pet mouse escapes, and Sweep loses his favourite bone, his hopes of a good night's sleep look set for disaster.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Growing Pains

Roy faces a dilemma when he becomes a little too attached to his new frog friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Red Nick's Colonel

Angered by René's apparent death, the Communist Resistance capture Colonel Von Strohm and Captain Geering.

CITV 11:10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 35 - Art Thief

When Mr Bean witnesses the theft of a major artwork on a trip to the National Gallery, he gives chase to the culprit and meets all manner of obstacles along the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

CITV 11:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 36 - Scaredy Bean

A trip to the cinema makes Mr Bean's imagination play tricks on him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 8, Episode 10 - King Solomon's Mines

Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 7, Our First Baby: Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep-end on St Swithins' antenatal ward.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 2

Further entertainment hosted by and starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

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

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 5

Howard suggests a 'Vicars and Tarts' theme for the annual dance, but in Martin's absence Paul is asked to help out. His array of close friends come in handy, and Martin is not best pleased.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Growing Pains

Roy faces a dilemma when he becomes a little too attached to his new frog friends.

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 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come Back

Sharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.

Heyday 2:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Tony Hancock stars in Galton & Simpson's comic masterpiece, with his delusions of grandeur and acquaintances at the root of his every downfall.

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 3pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Coconut

The Farmer returns from the fair triumphant after winning a coconut. He soon discovers getting into the coconut isn't as easy as it seems. Shaun and Bitzer take on the challenge and try every trick in the book, but it proves a tough nut to crack.

CITV 3:30pm (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Genie

When Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Hail Smiling Morn Or Thereabouts

When Blamire buys himself a camera, Clegg, Compo and himself go in search of interesting things to take photographs of.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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 9 - Ken Kong

During a swimming test in the middle of winter in the dreaded Strange Hill swimming pool, the kids discover a mysterious paradise island in the middle of the pool.

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

Barbara

Series 2, Episode 7 - Sisters

Jean is asked to provide some cover at the surgery, but her cheerful and informal approach to work does not impress Barbara. Meanwhile, Ted isn't getting on with the postman, Neil's having a rollercoaster romance with Linda's boss, and Martin's betting with Germans!

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Red Nick's Colonel

Angered by René's apparent death, the Communist Resistance capture Colonel Von Strohm and Captain Geering.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 26 - Wanted

Bean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 2, Episode 1 - Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?

Their children are married and the feuding fathers have called a truce - at least for the past two weeks. It takes a problem over the marital bed to re-ignite hostilies and, once again, Simon and Oliver are back in conflict.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Episode 3.3, Over-Drawn, Over-Sexed and Over-Optimistic: It is crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 10 - Safety First

Stan and Jack's interpretation of new safety regulations for getting buses in and out of the busy depot causes more accidents than they were designed to prevent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Mausoleum Club. Copyright: BBC

The Mausoleum Club

The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone

Two crime writers decide to aid the perfect murder.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 1 - Homes Fit For Heroes

Harold tries to get his dad in an old people's home.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front Page

News breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mower Mouth

Goats will eat anything, including the sheep's grass - whilst they look on in horror!

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Sea Section; Dog Days

David deals with family tragedy in The Sea Section and presents some comic verse about our canine friends in Dog Days.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 1, Episode 6

Billy finds out that he is to become a father, Joey learns of his dad's £500 gambling debt, Adrian is made redundant, Aveline's nude pictures are published and Jack buries a stolen candlestick in his Grandma's grave! A normal day for the Boswells.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 8, Episode 10 - King Solomon's Mines

Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 5

Howard suggests a 'Vicars and Tarts' theme for the annual dance, but in Martin's absence Paul is asked to help out. His array of close friends come in handy, and Martin is not best pleased.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (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 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 7, Our First Baby: Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep-end on St Swithins' antenatal ward.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

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

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
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 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 7

On the show this week, Sean is joined by Vernon Kay and Henning Wehn, whilst celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale and Johnny Vegas are on Jon's team.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons

Stand-up comedy from Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 2 - Death

Tim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dirty Girls

Jonny discovers that Janet has been keeping an old love letter from her ex, Andy. Janet convinces him it's just a bit of nostalgia from her childhood.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 1, Episode 3

Alisha is having fun using and abusing her power, but she can't seem to get the one man she really wants - Curtis.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front Page

News breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 5 - Kings

With Bill Bailey, Jeremy Clarkson and Jimmy Carr.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 1 - I Call Mine Sally

Dave Gorman shreds some naughty magazines and helps a gerbil fulfill its destiny!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 4, Episode 5 - English Lesson; Understanding Understanding Owls

This week, he considers his native tongue as if it were a foreign language in "English Lesson" and the trouble that taxidermy can bring in "Understanding Understanding Owls".

BBC Two Scotland 10:30pm
30 min
What's Funny About The Indyref?. Image shows from L to R: Scott Reid, Gerard Miller. Copyright: BBC

What's Funny About The Indyref?

Comedy sketch show written by 16-25 year-olds which is inspired by the Referendum on Scottish Independence.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Dave Lamb

Dave Against The Machine

Episode 1 - Come Oily Bombs

A slight shortage of cooking oil leads Dave to conclude that his town is about to be destroyed by a dirty bomb.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Vicki (Lisa McGrillis), Pauline Pearson (Gina McKee), Joe Pearson (Vic Reeves), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon), Jack Pearson (Chris Ramsey), Dot (Pat Dunn). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 1, Episode 2 - Ghost Town

It's moving day for Dot, and Jack's hopeful that Pauline might have forgiven him for the little debacle with the secret marriage.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 4 - Vomit

Jonny is ill and thinks he's dying. Janet reckons he's just trying to get out of a job interview.

London Live 11pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 1, Episode 4

Curtis tries to use his superpower to go back to the past and change what happened the night he was caught by the cops.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 5, Episode 3

Rhod Gilbert is on the side of Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile Lauren Laverne makes her debut on Russell Howard and Andy Parsons's team.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Guns Of Adam Riches. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Adam Riches, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Jim Johnson. Copyright: BBC

The Guns Of Adam Riches

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Ballad of Big Rich

Adam takes the listener back to the Wild West to tell the story of Big Rich, a sass-talkin', gun-totin' cowboy who just so happened to have sat on the front row.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Tolerable Life De-Happified

Pip must enlist the help of his former nemesis to fight a new evil spreading terror and cake-crumbs through the streets of London.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Graham (Tony Maudsley), Angela (Jo Enright), Danielle (Tamla Kari), Karl (Russell Tovey), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Janette (Angela Curran), Bryony (Sophie McShera). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 1, Episode 3

When a factory shuts down overnight, Brownall faces its busiest possible day, but Karl's in the worst possible state to cope with it.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Almost Royal. Image shows from L to R: Georgie Carlton (Ed Gamble), Poppy Carlton (Amy Hoggart). Copyright: Burning Bright Productions

Almost Royal

Series 1, Episode 5 - Detroit

Intrepid British aristocrats Georgie and Poppy Carlton receive a real culture shock when they visit Detroit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 2 - Pregnant Rapist

Laura is in shock, having discovered that Jamie is only 16 years old, and refuses to speak to him. Jamie feels that Laura is not taking him seriously and decides the only way to get her attention is to propose.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
And Now, In Colour

And Now, In Colour

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Great Outdoors

Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Rutger and William Vandyck go on an outdoor holiday.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Graham (Tony Maudsley), Angela (Jo Enright), Danielle (Tamla Kari), Karl (Russell Tovey), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Janette (Angela Curran), Bryony (Sophie McShera). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 1, Episode 4

The job centre's being anonymously inspected and Trish is trying to identify the spy in their midst. Meanwhile, George has a fraudulent benefit claimant to pull in.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm
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 9

Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Jimeoin, Joe Wilkinson, Nancy Dell'Olio and Greg Rutherford.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
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 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

London Live Midnight (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.

Comedy Central Midnight
30 min
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 9 - Low Standards

Tonight's episode of the Stewart Lee-curated stand-up show features Simon Munnery, Stephen Carlin, Hattie Hayridge, plus performance poet Paul Hamilton and some dancing from Gráinne Maguire.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dirty Girls

Jonny discovers that Janet has been keeping an old love letter from her ex, Andy. Janet convinces him it's just a bit of nostalgia from her childhood.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:25am
55 min version
(repeat)
London Live 12:30am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 4 - Vomit

Jonny is ill and thinks he's dying. Janet reckons he's just trying to get out of a job interview.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 1

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

U&Drama channel logo 1:20am (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 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come Back

Sharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (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 5, Episode 3

Rhod Gilbert is on the side of Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile Lauren Laverne makes her debut on Russell Howard and Andy Parsons's team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 2 - Death

Tim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.

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.

ITV Encore 2:05am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Vicki (Lisa McGrillis), Pauline Pearson (Gina McKee), Joe Pearson (Vic Reeves), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon), Jack Pearson (Chris Ramsey), Dot (Pat Dunn). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 1, Episode 2 - Ghost Town

It's moving day for Dot, and Jack's hopeful that Pauline might have forgiven him for the little debacle with the secret marriage.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 4

With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Comedy drama TV series based on the hit YouTube series of the same name following four male friends.

London Live 2:30am
30 min
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 2, Episode 1

One month later the brothers seek and find new direction; Dorian and Lisa decide whether they can be together or not, whilst Junior has to pick between Remy and Vanessa.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:35am
45 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 9

Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Jimeoin, Joe Wilkinson, Nancy Dell'Olio and Greg Rutherford.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 5

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 2 - Pregnant Rapist

Laura is in shock, having discovered that Jamie is only 16 years old, and refuses to speak to him. Jamie feels that Laura is not taking him seriously and decides the only way to get her attention is to propose.

U&Drama channel logo 2:55am (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 11

Tonight Seann deals with the grammar police, superhero 'Knight Warrior', a jedi hangover, and geriatric strippers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Rebecca Front, Jo Brand, Barry Cryer. Copyright: STV Productions

Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy

Episode 1

A fun panel show about all things sitcom, with Jo Brand hosting, Barry Cryer and Rebecca Front as team captains, and Tony Robinson and Hugh Dennis the first guests.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20am (repeat)
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight, Rob chats to Little Britain star and old friend David Walliams. Rob also chats and jams with his hero, Sir Tom Jones, and champions rising star and stand-up comedian Tom Deacon.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 13

Ricky and Stephen challenge Karl to describe his ideal version of the world but Karl is suspicious of a perfect life. Karl describes his theory of the 'Problem Hole' and explains his snack eating rituals to Ricky and Stephen.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Series 1, Episode 7 - Too Many Dogs

When the gang find their house stolen, they travel back in time to find the culprit. However, they meet themselves along the way - this results in a barking competition to decide who gets the house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Episode 3.3, Over-Drawn, Over-Sexed and Over-Optimistic: It is crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Mausoleum Club. Copyright: BBC

The Mausoleum Club

The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone

Two crime writers decide to aid the perfect murder.

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