British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 22nd October 2014

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 2, Episode 10 - And The Winner Is...

Charlie helps Caroline to cope with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kington's Anatomy Of Comedy

Episode 3, The Geopolitics of Jest: Writer and humorist Miles Kington examines the international dimensions of comedy - its origins, indigenous variations and universalities.

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 5, Episode 2

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 1, Off the Rails: A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.

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

The Joke Machine

Episode 4

This episode's jokers are Gabalfa against Ashcombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Review

A new year, and Damien is asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd.

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 Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Next To Last Burkiss Way

Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 9

The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (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 9am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 4

Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden join David Mitchell for discussions about Soap, Pudding, Rabbits and the Taxi Cab.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (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 7 - One Small Step For Sam

Sam is visited by a mystery astronaut sent by NASA, who puts her through various tests as part of her application to become an astronaut. When Jack announces he is leaving on a world sailing trip, Dani and Ruby organise a nautical-themed goodbye party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Episode 3.4: Freshly wed ad man Ken gets a wedding invite and faces upset at a photo shoot.

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 12, Episode 5 - That's Not Captain Zero

Foggy helps when a van breaks down.

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 45 - One With The Night

A thief is on the loose. The Dark Shadow appears from nowhere to track him down - but could it be they are one and the same person?

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

Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Pop Concert

Richard is hosting a pop concert in the park for one of his favourite singers - but she hasn't arrived. So it is up to Sweep to take to the stage and give the performance of a lifetime!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35am (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 5, Episode 17 - Going Like A Bomb

With Monsieur Alfonse now considered by Herr Flick to have been exploded by a bedpan, the Colonel sets up Captain Bertorelli to be caught with the stolen - and forged - money. Unfortunately, nothing runs smoothly...

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Doctor In Clover

Doctor In Clover

Gaston Grimsdyke goes on a medical school course run by Sir Lancelot Spratt. Stars Leslie Phillips.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 7

Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 39 - Hopping Mad

Mr Bean's landlady has invited the Mayor for tea. But the frogspawn in Mr Bean's bath have hatched out and hundreds of agitated amphibians invite themselves as well. Can Mr Bean catch all the slippery little things?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 40 - A Grand Invitation

Mr Bean meets an aristocratic old lady when he nearly runs over her dog in his Mini. He is thrilled to be invited for luncheon at her grand but strangely shabby mansion. He is so busy with matters of protocol that he does not notice that the lady and her sinister butler are not quite what they seem.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Katrina Lyons (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 2, Episode 2 - Tempting Fete

Lucy learns the guitar, and tempers flare over cakes as the village has its annual fete.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Next To Last Burkiss Way

Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 2

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 9

The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 11 - Mother's Day

Mother's Day would normally see Beryl's parents visit, but this year Sandra's invited hers. They compromise with a party, but neither mother likes the other and slob vs snob could result in friction!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (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 1:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kington's Anatomy Of Comedy

Episode 3, The Geopolitics of Jest: Writer and humorist Miles Kington examines the international dimensions of comedy - its origins, indigenous variations and universalities.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 4

An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...

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 5, Episode 9 - East Side Story

Tracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 12, Episode 5 - That's Not Captain Zero

Foggy helps when a van breaks down.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 13 - Drive In The Country

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:05pm (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 5, Episode 18 - Money To Burn

Time is running out for Monsieur LeClerc; if he does not reveal the whereabouts of the missing money, Flick will have him shot. If he DOES reveal the whereabouts of the missing money, Michelle will have him shot: will the RAF arrive in time?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 41 - A Royal Makeover

Mr Bean decides to decorate his room in the style of Buckingham Palace and selects the same wallpaper as the Queen has. Meanwhile, his landlady, Mrs Wicket, suffers from delusions of grandeur and crowns herself Queen of the Street!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Image shows from L to R: Faith (Lynda Bellingham), Bill (James Bolam)

Second Thoughts

Series 2, Episode 9 - Recipe for Disaster

When Faith's old friends come to dinner, Bill flings himself into creating a culinary masterpiece.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 42 - Super Marrow

Mr Bean finds himself in a race to grow a giant marrow with his next-door neighbour. There is prize money at stake and a chance to get his photo in the papers. As the competition hots up, Mr Bean's gardening techniques become more inventive, unconventional and desperate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest Night

While out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 2, Episode 2 - A Brief Encounter

Hester's taking a course in fencing, and is picked out by teacher Mike as one of his star pupils. William, however, isn't best pleased to hear of Mr Frobisher's lothario status - and even less amused to find the two in close physical contact one evening!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up Dad

Dad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 5

When Bernard is called into work on a Sunday, his fiancée Iris is not impressed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 7

Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Visit

Blakey's mother announces she's coming to Luxton to pay her son a visit, and the Butlers naturally offer to put her up for the couple of nights. But she soon proves to be even more dreadful than her son - demanding, mean and manipulative!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 1, Off the Rails: A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm
10 min
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 33 - Fun And Games

Poor Denzil keeps ruining all his friend's games by knocking everything over. But Boj comes up with a game where it's good to knock things down - Bojey-Bosh Bowling!

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 11 - Mother's Day

Mother's Day would normally see Beryl's parents visit, but this year Sandra's invited hers. They compromise with a party, but neither mother likes the other and slob vs snob could result in friction!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"

Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red Eye

Can Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 4

Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden join David Mitchell for discussions about Soap, Pudding, Rabbits and the Taxi Cab.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 15 - Frantic Romantic

The Farmer trying to impress his new date by cooking a romantic dinner. Unfortunately, the Farmer can't cook and Bitzer is a useless maitre d'. Can Shaun and the flock save the day when they take over the catering behind the scenes?

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 2, Episode 2 - Valentine's Day

Anthony bans Damien from the kitchen so he can cook a surprise Valentine's Day meal. But Mr Mullaney has to step in when Damien cannot stop his curiosity getting the better of him.

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 4, Episode 12

Freddie has a turn for the worse and returns to the family, but a battle over who should look after him breaks out when Lilo Lill turns up. Aveline's wedding is now finally confirmed and Joey misses another rendezvous with Roxy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dog

The discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Next To Last Burkiss Way

Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 4

An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 9

The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

ITV Encore 8pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Series 2, Episode 2

Pressure is mounting on Peter as he is forced to hide his fugitive brother, Simon - but how long can he keep Simon's reappearance a secret? Meanwhile, Peter becomes involved when a doting daughter accuses her seriously ill father's nurse of being more interested in his money than his well-being - but is all as it seems? And Lyle is forced to bare all to resolve a dispute between the local naturist community and a group of objecting residents.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kington's Anatomy Of Comedy

Episode 3, The Geopolitics of Jest: Writer and humorist Miles Kington examines the international dimensions of comedy - its origins, indigenous variations and universalities.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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

Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine

After the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!

London Live 9pm (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.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Idiom + Inception

Alan and Simon ask their listeners some thought-provoking questions, such as 'How often should you wash your towels?' and 'What is the best thing?'.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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 9pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

London Live 9:30pm (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.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Chucky + Traitor

Alan and Sidekick Simon continue to entertain north Norfolk's avid radio listeners with their inimitable mix of edgy banter and compelling anecdotes.

U&Dave channel logo 9:30pm (repeat)
VIVA 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Tim (Luke Gell), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 6 - Six Months Later

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

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 4 - Joanna's Birthday

It's Joanna's 48th birthday, something she is not keen on anyone else knowing about. Alan gives him a locket as a present, but there is something unpleasant inside it. Caroline discovers a league table of all the women in the hospital made by Guy, and Martin has trouble with his mother... whoever she is.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 5

There are communication problems in the Brockman house as Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance and Dad's phone gets the better of him.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent has help from Nick Helm.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red Eye

Can Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Simon Callow, Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Katherine Parkinson, Meera Syal, Rik Mayall, Warwick Davis. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Untangler & Murder He Wrote

Warwick Davis and Emilia Fox narrate darkly comic tales. A man with a gift for untangling things tries to woo a princess. A wife is framed for a murder plot - by her own hubby.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Review

A new year, and Damien is asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Janette (Angela Curran), George (Adeel Akhtar), Natalie (Laura Aikman), Karl (Russell Tovey), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Graham (Tony Maudsley), Angela (Jo Enright), Bryony (Sophie McShera), Paul (Martin Marquez). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 2, Episode 5

Security guards Janette and Paul make unlikely heroes when Trish loses her mobile phone and Natalie gets in big trouble with a jobseeker.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 3, Episode 3

This week's topic is Communications and Technology.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Candidate

The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 7 - African Death Face

When Donna goes to London to get her dream job, Janet and Gaz are left alone together. After a night of Lambrini and candles they wake up and realise they've had sex again. Donna learns the art of bluff during her interview. Louise starts having contractions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old McCready

A ghost from Lauren's past unexpectedly rises to ruin Clive and Ed's snooker night.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 7 - I Like Hot Bananas

One very funny man and his laptop. Dave puts 'Greatest Hits' albums, world records and superlative abuse under the spotlight. Warning: contains nude yo-yoing.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Richie Webb

The Music Teacher

Series 2, Episode 5

Nigel finds himself agreeing to join an unusual Simon and Garfunkel tribute act. Meanwhile Belinda is attempting to keep a coachload of pensioners captive in the arts centre gift shop.

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

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 3.6, Transport: Lady Bagshot claims on the insurance, and the model railway club hits the buffers.

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Was It Something I Said?. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade

Was It Something I Said?

Episode 5

Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by panellists Robert Webb and Miles Jupp, while the guest narrator is Charles Dance.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Eric

Terry Pratchett's Eric

Episode 3

Eric has wished to meet the most beautiful woman in the world. Unfortunately, this lands him in a wooden horse in the middle of a rather famous siege.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 3 - Paris

Eddy, Patsy, Saffy - and Bubble - decamp to Paris for the day, in order to take part in a photoshoot based on themes of generational and age differences. Saffy is not pleased to have been roped in, but Patsy's got a plan that'll ensure her compliance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Buy Me Up TV. Copyright: BBC

Buy Me Up TV

Episode 2

Tanner, who appears to have become addicted to jam, hires Ruth Madoc to join Bob and Angela on the presenting team. However the Hi-De-Hi star, who it turns out has a hidden evil streak, soon begins to takeover the station.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Episode 3

Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 3

Rhod Gilbert hosts tonight's edition of satirical panel game. Featuring guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Louise Bagshawe MP.

London Live Midnight (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 2, Episode 6

After the existence of super-powers is exposed to the world at large, the gang become celebrity super-heroes, known as the 'ASBO Five'.

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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 2, Episode 6

Sketches include the song "Where is the Lid?", "Trying to borrow a fiver off..." and Control firing Tony.

ITV Encore 12:05am (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 6 - Six Months Later

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

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 9 - East Side Story

Tracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent has help from Nick Helm.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 3, Episode 3

Street magician Alternator 'disappears' the belongings of some Wall Street bankers. James and Barnaby use their visit to the United Nations to declare war on behalf of Britain. 'Kinky' Dutch TV personalities Raffa and Ralph have a drug-fuelled fetish party at a pharmaceutical corporation and Nigel Farage comes face to face with Lenny Henry, sort of.

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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 1, Episode 3 - Boring

The housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 4

Having taken over hosting duties on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Nick Grimshaw does the same on the anarchic music quiz. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by singer Conor Maynard.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 7 - African Death Face

When Donna goes to London to get her dream job, Janet and Gaz are left alone together. After a night of Lambrini and candles they wake up and realise they've had sex again. Donna learns the art of bluff during her interview. Louise starts having contractions.

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.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
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The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Cleopatra (Weruche Opia), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Grayson (Jack Bence), Jing (Kae Alexander), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Fraser (Mathew Horne)

Bad Education

Series 3, Episode 6 - Prom

Alfie decides that he can't go on teaching without his beloved class and quits Abbey Grove.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 4

Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden join David Mitchell for discussions about Soap, Pudding, Rabbits and the Taxi Cab.

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Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 7

Vicky Pollard tells her social worker that she has swapped her baby for a Westlife CD.

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Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Simon Callow, Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Katherine Parkinson, Meera Syal, Rik Mayall, Warwick Davis. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Untangler & Murder He Wrote

Warwick Davis and Emilia Fox narrate darkly comic tales. A man with a gift for untangling things tries to woo a princess. A wife is framed for a murder plot - by her own hubby.

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Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 3

Matt Edmondson and team captains Joe Swash and Ellie Taylor welcome guests Sinitta, McFly's Harry Judd, comedian Iain Stirling and presenter Laura Whitmore to the comedy panel show.

London Live 1:30am (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.

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Was It Something I Said?. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade

Was It Something I Said?

Episode 5

Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by panellists Robert Webb and Miles Jupp, while the guest narrator is Charles Dance.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

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The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Idiom + Inception

Alan and Simon ask their listeners some thought-provoking questions, such as 'How often should you wash your towels?' and 'What is the best thing?'.

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Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 4

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 3 - Something Happened

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

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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Chucky + Traitor

Alan and Sidekick Simon continue to entertain north Norfolk's avid radio listeners with their inimitable mix of edgy banter and compelling anecdotes.

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You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old McCready

A ghost from Lauren's past unexpectedly rises to ruin Clive and Ed's snooker night.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kington's Anatomy Of Comedy

Episode 3, The Geopolitics of Jest: Writer and humorist Miles Kington examines the international dimensions of comedy - its origins, indigenous variations and universalities.

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Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nineties Night

Meg agrees to help mark out, DJing at a 1990s theme night. Meanwhile, Bunny and Laura get into a spot of bother after trying to raise rent money.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 3 - Paris

Eddy, Patsy, Saffy - and Bubble - decamp to Paris for the day, in order to take part in a photoshoot based on themes of generational and age differences. Saffy is not pleased to have been roped in, but Patsy's got a plan that'll ensure her compliance.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 2, Episode 6

Sketches include the song "Where is the Lid?", "Trying to borrow a fiver off..." and Control firing Tony.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 5

When Bernard is called into work on a Sunday, his fiancée Iris is not impressed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 1, Off the Rails: A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.

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