British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 8th November 2014

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream Walking

Phoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 18 - Fireworks

Its fireworks night at the park, but Sooty, Sweep and Soo can't afford to go. Sooty decides to sell Curry soup and things soon hot up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 22 - What's Up, Dog?

A wayward balloonist lands in the sheep field. Shaun and his friends are intrigued by the hot air balloon and inadvertently take to the skies. Down on the ground an ever more desperate Bitzer runs himself ragged attempting to bring the wayward sheep back down to Earth safely.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 23 - Car Trouble

When his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of Harry Hill's take on a week of telly.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth of the time-travelling sitcom.

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
The Frequency Of Laughter: A History Of Radio Comedy. Copyright: BBC

The Frequency Of Laughter: A History Of Radio Comedy

Episode 2 - 1980-1985

Grace Dent interviews Angus Deayton and Michael Knowles about their experiences of making radio comedy in the early 1980s.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

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

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 12, Episode 12

Georgie Thompson is joined by former F1 driver Mark Webber, journalist and presenter Des Kelly, sports commentator John Rawling and comedian Ian Moore.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 7 - Dance Competition

Justin enters himself and Robert into a dance competition, but Justin keeps getting too excited. Guest starring Darren Hart.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 1 - Jeremy Front interviews Rebecca Front

Comedy actress and writer Rebecca Front speaks to the man who knows her best, her writing partner and big brother Jeremy Front.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 3, Episode 6

Aunt Dahlia demands Bertie's assistance in charming a best-selling author for her refined ladies' magazine.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 85, Episode 3

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, who is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Camilla Long and Andy Hamilton, alongside regular panellist Jeremy Hardy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 4 - Cross Country

Josh and the gang are accidentally picked for Nr Nunn's cross country team. Meanwhile, when Mr Bell's new statue gets damaged, suspicion falls on the 4 O'Clockers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 1

Bertie's back in New York, thoroughly enjoying a quiet, relaxed existence, and working on wooing a young artist by the name of Gwladys Pendlebury. His peace does not look set to last, however, when Tuppy arrives in hope of licencing an old family recipe for soup, and Aunt Agatha turns up equally unannounced with Wooster's twin cousins in tow.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Episode 2.3, The Midday Show with Anna Dapter: The National Local Radio Station prepares to welcome some royal visitors.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 4 - Alien

Charlie comes up with an out of this world plan to make his homework easier with some extra-terrestrial help. But when an unusual guest arrives at the B and B Charlie starts to wonder whether asking aliens for help was really such a good idea...

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 3 - City Slickers

A family of city slickers seeking a new life by the sea look set to disrupt the tranquillity of Portwenn.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (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 2 - Invasion Of The Templetons

When Templeton's Science Fair attempt to blast into the cosmos backfires, he accidentally instigates a full-blown alien invasion - by aliens that seem remarkably familiar and have come to pay homage to the creator of the Universe... Templeton?!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - The Business Proposition

With war over and Arthur Wilson managing Swallow's Bank, Bert Hodges reappears with a surprising proposition for Frank Pike.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (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 first and second series of the wartime sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 4:30pm (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Wendy Craig.

CITV 4:30pm (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 12 - The Party

Gene throws a party in detention and everybody else in the school soon wants to join in!

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

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

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 6 - Moving Day

Millie has to give up her room and share with Lauren, who is not happy about it. She goes over to her dad's - only to find midwife Amber has brought a patient home with her. Craig and Millie square off over territory and house rules, while Lauren finds out there is more to life than wardrobe space.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Ship On A Bottle

After problems assembling his model ship, Arthur goes in search of a free gift. All he has to do is express an interest in a 'no obligation' timeshare apartment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

ITV Encore 6pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Stephen Fry crime comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 7 - Dummy

Charlie and his pals try to help a Punch and Judy puppeteer 'improve' his act - and may just be about to ruin his life in the process. Meanwhile, Mum is trying to get down with the kids - much to Hannah's horror and Louis wants a friend to stay over.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the first and second series about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').

U&W channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 1 - Danse Macabre

The Halloween murder of a best-selling writer could have come straight from her own chillers. Jonathan is busy with an opera-singing stripper and a bath, so has Maddy learned enough about the illusory arts to solve this case alone?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society

A political opportunity arises when Jim discovers a brand new hospital has yet to employ a single member of medical staff, or admit a single patient. He's determined to see the facility in use, or close it. Humphrey, however, has other ideas.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mother Redcap

A high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gentleman Prefer

Dr Ellingham raises the ire of seemingly the entire village when he sacks Elaine, who is taking out her own frustrations on her father and his fiancée. Meanwhile, Martin diagnoses former teacher Roger Fenn with a possible larynx cancer.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father Ted

When he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.

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 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly Dead

Mrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

A selection of some of the best bits of the classic sketch troupe.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Martin McCabe (John Bird), Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 1 - History Man

Eminent TV historian Nigel Harting is to be exposed as a fraud. Whilst Martin and Jamie struggle to handle an overly demanding former Big Brother contestant, Charles attempts to dig up a more tabloid-compatible story and save Harting's career.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell Howard

Jack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 3

This week, Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 45, Episode 1

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Richard Osman and Baroness Joan Bakewell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Martin McCabe (John Bird), Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 2 - Pope Idol

Prentiss McCabe move into religion. Not their usual territory, but the Archbishop of York wants the top job. Number 10, however, are hoping that an alternate candidate might arise. Meanwhile, Alison becomes Charles's dogsbody in trying to prove the English credentials of a Welsh footballer.

Sheffield Live 9:30pm
20 min
The Cool Beans Television Show. Copyright: Cool Beans Productions

The Cool Beans Television Show

Series 1, Episode 6 - Finale In B Minor

Golden nuggets on this episode include a Guide to Dating, Leaf Raking Masterclass, an interview with disgraced ex-lord Longmourne Ratsby and the concluding chapter to Big Bassy's Weather Report.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 1 - Jeremy Front interviews Rebecca Front

Comedy actress and writer Rebecca Front speaks to the man who knows her best, her writing partner and big brother Jeremy Front.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - Frank Skinner, Stanley Tucci, Natalie Dormer, Lily Allen

This week Jonathan welcomes top comedian Frank Skinner and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 stars Stanley Tucci and Natalie Dormer. There is music and chat from the outspoken princess of pop Lily Allen.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 1

With time ticking inexorably downwards, the marketing team come up with a major public event to mark the '1000 days to go' milestone.

Comedy Central 10pm
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 4

Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey play the game with Sean, Jon and Jimmy this week. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Abandoman, while Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 45, Episode 2

Brian Blessed returns to host another edition of Have I Got News For You. Bridget Christie and Ken Livingstone are the guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Mark Watson's Live Address To The Nation

Episode 1 - Strength

Mark Watson continues his quest to improve the world, nimbly assisted by Tim Key and Tom Basden. Broadcast live from the BBC Radio Theatre. Mark asks if having strength can sometimes make us weak.

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 2

A visiting group of dignitaries from Rio is in London for the week. All the team have to do is to meet the Brazilian delegation and take them by coach to the Olympic Stadium to meet Lord Sebastian Coe. What could possibly go wrong?

BBC Two 10:30pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 4 - Valentine's Day

It is Valentine's Day and headmaster Mr Fraser plans to help the shy kids find love.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Series 1, Episode 1

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and John Oliver

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Episode 9 - McBusted Special

This episode is a McBusted special with pop-rock superstars Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter, Harry Judd, James Bourne and Matt Willis on the panel.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Perrin (Leonard Rossiter), Doc Morrissey (John Horsley). Copyright: BBC

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

A selection of three episodes of the mid-life crisis sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 2, Episode 3

Sketches include a farmer who tries to teach his horse French and a robot that nearly manages to smell cheese.

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

Smack The Pony

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

Comedy Central 11pm (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.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 1

Russell Howard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Foot, Bo Burnham and Katherine Ryan all feature tonight as we venture to the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain and the team tickle the ribs of another week with guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Revolution. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Revolution

Episode 2 - The Sexual Revolution

From sweetening your breath to the Stonewall Riots, examining the politics of the bedroom.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (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 18, Episode 5

Alex Jones, Alex Brooker, Sarah Millican and James Acaster are the guests appearing with Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week to look at British pastimes.

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

Smack The Pony

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

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Episode 4, Normal Things: The cartoonist has a very removing experience when an expert de-clutters his house.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (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 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 2

Nicola and Malcolm are less than happy when her new policy advisor, Helen Hatley, is accidentally photographed holding embarrassing notes from an ideas meeting. As if being followed around by an eight foot pork chop and being attacked by your own side wasn't enough to deal with!

Comedy Central 11:40pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 3, Episode 3

Jarred Christmas explains why December is the best month, Suzi Ruffell has a party house, Carl Donnelly is suspicious of animals, and Nish Kumar is 'mysterious'.

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 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
No Tomatoes. Copyright: BBC

No Tomatoes

Episode 2 - Trash Talk

Sketches include the woman who was not alphabetti spaghetti as a child, the land of Confabula, and the word "Skit" undergoes surgery to become an adjective.

London Live Midnight (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fixer

Fran is in need of a job and Manny's friend Gus has a nephew who needs to promote his book. Time to do business.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?. Paul Chowdhry

Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?

TV broadcast of Paul Chowdhry's 2012 stand-up show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 3

No. 10's spin doctor Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Then all political hell is let loose when an unexpected and tragic news story breaks.

London Live 12:30am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fever

Fran is too hot for comfort, Bernard wants a summer fling and Manny tries to cool down for fear of onsetting his 'illness'.

ITV Encore 12:35am (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.

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55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 45, Episode 1

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Richard Osman and Baroness Joan Bakewell.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 3

This week, Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

London Live 1am (repeat)
Alex Zane's Funny Rotten Scoundrels. Alex Zane. Copyright: Alaska TV

Alex Zane's Funny Rotten Scoundrels

Stand-up series for London Live, hosted by Alex Zane. Includes backstage interviews with the comedians involved.

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 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

After seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am
50 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 45, Episode 2

Brian Blessed returns to host another edition of Have I Got News For You. Bridget Christie and Ken Livingstone are the guests.

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That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 2, Episode 3

Sketches include a farmer who tries to teach his horse French and a robot that nearly manages to smell cheese.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Sweat The Small Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Nick Grimshaw, Melvin Odoom. Copyright: Talkback

Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 4, Episode 2

Team captains Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are joined by Lacey Turner from EastEnders, Blur's Alex James and comedians Ellie Taylor and Rhys James.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 4

Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey play the game with Sean, Jon and Jimmy this week. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Abandoman, while Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 13, Episode 8 - Derren Brown, Nina Conti, Sue Perkins, Mel B, Jungle

Alan Carr is joined by Derren Brown, who chats about his brand new 2015 live tour. Also on the show is ventriloquist extraordinaire Nina Conti, chatting to Alan about her forthcoming DVD release, and comedian and TV presenter Sue Perkins drops by to chat about her new BBC2 documentary, The Mekong River, and Mel B talks X Factor. Music is from Mercury-nominated band Jungle, who perform Busy Earnin'.

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Starlings

Series 1, Episode 1

Brendan Coyle and Lesley Sharp star in this heart-warming comedy drama. The Starling family make way for a new addition to their already-hectic nest.

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The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 2

Nicola and Malcolm are less than happy when her new policy advisor, Helen Hatley, is accidentally photographed holding embarrassing notes from an ideas meeting. As if being followed around by an eight foot pork chop and being attacked by your own side wasn't enough to deal with!

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
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The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 3, Episode 5

Dale Maily struggles to comprehend same-sex marriage at the Gay Pride celebrations in New York, but then feels more at home meeting extreme anti-abortionists in Texas. Nature Doc Guy observes a herd of cosplay geeks at America's oldest anime convention, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un sends Dennis Rodman a memento of their friendship and the Catholic Church gets a brand new saint to protect them from paedophile priests.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?. Paul Chowdhry

Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?

TV broadcast of Paul Chowdhry's 2012 stand-up show.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain and the team tickle the ribs of another week with guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall.

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Starlings

Series 1, Episode 2

Chests are puffed with pride as Charlie joins the family business and sets off for work with Terry. Uncle Loz makes his debut at a local art exhibition as well.

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The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 3

No. 10's spin doctor Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Then all political hell is let loose when an unexpected and tragic news story breaks.

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The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

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

BBC Three 3:45am (repeat)
In Deep. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy (Adam Deacon), Nathan (Ashley Walters). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

In Deep

Sitcom pilot about two junior police officers on an undercover operation that goes wrong.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Ship On A Bottle

After problems assembling his model ship, Arthur goes in search of a free gift. All he has to do is express an interest in a 'no obligation' timeshare apartment.

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