British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 11th December 2014

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Faith In The Future. Image shows from L to R: Faith Grayshott (Lynda Bellingham), Hannah Grayshott (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Faith In The Future

Series 3, Episode 1 - Surprise Surprise

Hannah is still living in mum Faith's flat, but has new purpose in her life as she trains as a natural health counsellor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 8, Episode 3 - Sticky Fingers

Jenny brings her boyfriend, Keith, home from university for the weekend. With Declan staying, an incident with a runaway piano, and Bill and Rona's kitchen needing reflooring, what could possibly go wrong?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Elephant Man

Episode 4, While the Cat's Away: Leonard and Adam go to Frankfurt for the sake of the polar bear and the zoo's future.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20am (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 3, Episode 3 - Make For The Hills!

Peter's terrible parents make an unexpected visit to northern France, so William and Hester take their first chance to escape - with unforseen consequences.

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

The Joke Machine

Episode 40

This episode's jokers are Milton Park versus Wallace High.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 6, Episode 2 - Chris Difford

Rufus Hound is joined by musician Chris Difford, whose 1974 diary talks about the early days of Squeeze and describes a wild ride down the A20 on the back of a motorbike.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Military Pickle

George's brother Charlie drops by after not seeing him for more than 20 years. Amongst the surprises he has in store is a rather late letter!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (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 8 - Marooned

A visit to Frambourne's Pier Theatre ends in disaster for Uncle Arthur.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (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 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson's life as a spy, and a rare interview with boxer Sugar Albert Ackroyd.

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)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Who Goes There

Episode 3.1: Martin Young hosts the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Kay Stonham

Robin And Wendy's Wet Weekends

Series 4, Episode 2 - Congratulations, It's A Hob Nob

Wendy is busy preparing for the baby's arrival. Unfortunately, Robin isn't feeling very well and takes to his bed, much to the frustration of everyone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (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 28, Episode 5 - Will The Nearest Alien Please Come In

Can a sci-fi addict be convinced that aliens have landed?

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (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 9, Episode 3 - Dead Man Marching

Still believing René to be deceased, Nouvion puts on a procession of their hero's boots and beret. The man himself, meanwhile, is forced to hide in the local museum until he can be smuggled away to England.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 7 - Staycation

When Millie overhears Mum and Mike discussing a holiday in France, she contrives an invitation for herself and Lauren too. But maybe she should have waited to find out the details first. She tries to play Mum and Dad off against each other in the holiday stakes, but ends up with an epic fail for Lauren, Craig, and most of all, herself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10am (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

CITV 11:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance Competition

Sooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 4, Episode 9

After a late night at a regimental reunion party, Basil and Tom arrive back at Bayview rather the worse for wear. Diana, however, is more put out when he doesn't arrive for 'fun' - and thoroughly enraged at Basil's mention of a Lorraine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (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 8 - Marooned

A visit to Frambourne's Pier Theatre ends in disaster for Uncle Arthur.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become One

New and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson's life as a spy, and a rare interview with boxer Sugar Albert Ackroyd.

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 6, Episode 2 - The Maypole

Carol's younger sister Barbara has gone off to London to live with her boyfriend, causing some worry. Sandra's boyfriend Paul offers to drive the girls down to see if all is well but the journey proves to be full of pitfalls. The car breaks down, a rucksack gets lost, and they become the proud possessors of a goat.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15pm (repeat)
Passport To Pimlico. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Pemberton (Stanley Holloway), P.C. Spiller (Philip Stainton), Central European (Paul Demel). Copyright: Ealing Studios / STUDIOCANAL

Passport To Pimlico

Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.

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)
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 25, Episode 10 - Yours Truly - If You're Not Careful

A strange woman is in town trying to find Truly.

The Africa Channel 2pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie Susu

Auntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 7 - Staycation

When Millie overhears Mum and Mike discussing a holiday in France, she contrives an invitation for herself and Lauren too. But maybe she should have waited to find out the details first. She tries to play Mum and Dad off against each other in the holiday stakes, but ends up with an epic fail for Lauren, Craig, and most of all, herself.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sunday

Tracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm
10 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 24 - Ping-Pong Poacher

With the animals of Mossybottom Farm watching Shaun and Bitzer play the greatest table tennis match of all time, they fail to notice a hungry fox who isn't keeping his eye on the ball at all.

CITV 3:05pm (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's Life

It's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50pm (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 28, Episode 5 - Will The Nearest Alien Please Come In

Can a sci-fi addict be convinced that aliens have landed?

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

Faith In The Future

Series 3, Episode 2 - Share Options

Faith moves out of her wrecked flat and in with Paul, but closeness soon strains the friendship.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (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 9, Episode 3 - Dead Man Marching

Still believing René to be deceased, Nouvion puts on a procession of their hero's boots and beret. The man himself, meanwhile, is forced to hide in the local museum until he can be smuggled away to England.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:35pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 3, Episode 4 - Surprise, Surprise

Hester and William's 25th wedding anniversary is fast approaching, and she can't decide if she wants a party or not. It's not long before she's decided he's having an affair.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (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 5pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Alice Lowe, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 3.4, An Ill Wind: Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Charlotte overreacts, but Anna is a rock.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 6 - Fishy Business

Mildred accidentally disposes of George's beloved goldfish, Moby. He's initially distraught, but soon decides to give homing pigeons a try...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 7, Christmas Special - Christmas TV Burp

This week's episode featured Harry playing Dot Cotton's zipper, whale singing with Shane MacGowan, TV Highlight of the Week with Peggy and Phil sighing, police language and cleaning fluid on Coronation Street.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 14

Captain Adorable has problems with a space guinea pig, fitness instructor Keith Fitt gets Arthur Sleep running in the studio and zany scientist Professor Muddles demonstrates his bicycle-powered recycling machine.

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 28 - Keeping Mr Cloppity

When the buddies mishear Mr Cloppity say something is worn out and needs to leave the park, they think he means he is leaving and set about getting him to stay.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 4, While the Cat's Away: Leonard and Adam go to Frankfurt for the sake of the polar bear and the zoo's future.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 5:45pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 5

The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:45pm (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 1 - The Sky's The Limit

Rodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help

CITV 5:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sunday

Tracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Who Goes There

Episode 3.1: Martin Young hosts the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 6, Episode 3 - Oona King

The diaries of Labour politician Baroness Oona King see her change from an 11-year-old who wants a hamster to a 19-year-old who wants to be prime minister.

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 2

Billy buys a ring for Julie, but learns that opals are bad luck and is told to get rid of it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 2 - The Sketches

The celebratory series turns to the duo's 70s heyday. Get the inside take on how the shows were made and their unique style was developed.

The Africa Channel 7pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie Susu

Auntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (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 8 - Marooned

A visit to Frambourne's Pier Theatre ends in disaster for Uncle Arthur.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 25, Episode 10 - Yours Truly - If You're Not Careful

A strange woman is in town trying to find Truly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson's life as a spy, and a rare interview with boxer Sugar Albert Ackroyd.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Little Johnny (Thomas Mills), Kevin (Johnny Vegas)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 11 - Johnny Vegas' Little Cracker

Santa's suit needs last-minute filling in a short inspired, written and directed by Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 6 - Things Aren't Simple Any More

After Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him and vows to take revenge on the hit-and-run driver responsible.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (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 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sean Lock, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Jon Richardson, Nick Helm, Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr oversees the disputes and deliberations on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Christmas Special - Who's Listening

Victor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day, but it doesn't prove to be quite the uplifting, nourishing experience he'd hoped for...

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 8

Russell looks at breast feeding, if immigrants cause traffic problems (as UKIP claim), and if The Queen should actually be The Queen.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 6, Episode 2 - Chris Difford

Rufus Hound is joined by musician Chris Difford, whose 1974 diary talks about the early days of Squeeze and describes a wild ride down the A20 on the back of a motorbike.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Puppy Love. Image shows from L to R: Nana V (Joanna Scanlan), Naomi (Vicki Pepperdine). Copyright: BBC / Woof Productions

Puppy Love

Episode 5

Nana V has arranged some potholing work for her long-lost brother Fatdraic.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Christmas Special

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid, Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, rapper Professor Green and TV personality Joey Essex join Keith and co for a festive special of the panel show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Babylon. Image shows from L to R: Tom Oliver (Jonny Sweet), Richard Miller (James Nesbitt), Charles Inglis (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Nightjack

Babylon

Episode 5

At headquarters there's a vacancy at the top of the force and, to the Mayor's office, Acting Commissioner Charles Inglis is the obvious candidate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 3, Episode 2

Welsh call centre worker Gwynneth fails to help a man transfer money to a Spanish bank account; Olga the tyrant waits for a shipment of "definitely not stolen gold"; and a James Bond-themed team-building weekend isn't quite as expected.

BBC Four 10:30pm
30 min
Q Milligan. Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan: Assorted Q

Episode 2

A further selection of sketches from the legendary Spike Milligan's irreverent sketch shows.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Comedy Central 11pm
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.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Cardinal Burns. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Cardinal Burns

Series 1, Episode 1

Banksy is going through a failed attempt at a street picture, there's a shaggy dog story with Phil and Terry on a tour of Buckingham Palace with the Queen, and dramas unfold in the Young Dreams house as Rachel, Olivia and Yumi embark on their big city adventure in fashion.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Another Case Of Milton Jones. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 5, Episode 5 - Lorry Driver

Milton Jones is the king of the world of refrigerated haulage with his very own fleet of iced lorries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Continuity. Announcer (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: Unique Productions

Continuity

Episode 3

There's a treat in store with the new series of Living By Numbers (about the numbers we live by), a major retrospective of the Volgograd painters' love affair with the colour blue, and a gritty and disturbing report on the Swedish milk crisis. And the series on Philosophical Logic continues to be appointment to listen listening. Obviously.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Keith Lemon: The Film. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Generator Entertainment

Keith Lemon: The Film

Film starring Leigh Francis as his infamous alter-ego, Keith Lemon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Guy Browning's Small Talk

Guy Browning's Small Talk

Episode 3, How to Pack: Start naked and pretend to get dressed - bad luck if the taxi comes early. The writer shares travel tips.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part One

Lou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sunday

Tracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Highlights Special

The best scenes from the previous seven weeks.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Cardinal Burns. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Cardinal Burns

Series 1, Episode 2

A class of nobodies learn how to be rock stars, Banksy accidentally gets his stepson arrested on a late-night stake out, and cockney cabbie Phil shares some juicy stories about Johnny Depp having done a day's work as an extra on Pirates of the Caribbean.

London Live 11:30pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 2

Guy and Mac are given the all clear to return to work. Caroline tries to make Mac remember their relationship but Guy keeps interfering. Guy also has to cope without a driving licence, Alan has to cope without sex, and Martin decides to dump Karen.

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A Look Back At The Nineties

Episode 4 - 1998

Episode 4, 1998: Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at the decade that was yet to happen.

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French And Saunders

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

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 4

Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Patsy Kensit and adventurer Bear Grylls, assist in identifying the week's hottest topics.

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ITV Encore 12:20am (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.

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Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 5

Mum and Dad try to organise a quiet meal out together. But first they have to escape the house!

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 1

8 Out Of 10 Cats returns for its 11th series, and joining Jimmy Carr and Sean Lock is new team captain Jon Richardson. Guests for the first show are Alex Reid, Russell Kane, Rachel Riley and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

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Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

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Who Goes There

Episode 3.1: Martin Young hosts the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.

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Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part One

Lou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.

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Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

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French And Saunders

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

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Puppy Love

Episode 5

Nana V has arranged some potholing work for her long-lost brother Fatdraic.

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Almost Royal

Series 1, Episode 5 - Detroit

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

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Red Dwarf

Science fiction sitcom based in space. The crew aboard the damaged mining spaceship Red Dwarf are doomed to drift in space for the rest of eternity.

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Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 5

The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.

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Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 5

Mum and Dad try to organise a quiet meal out together. But first they have to escape the house!

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Seann Walsh World

Episode 12

Sixteen year-old web guru Sam Sadler, cheese made from breast milk, and Doritos soup feature this week.

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Mock The Week

Series 2, Highlights Special

The best scenes from the previous seven weeks.

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'Allo 'Allo!

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Great Un-Escape

Whilst the inhabitants of the nearby POW camp have been busy tunneling out, Fairfax and Carstairs are desperate to tunnel in. Helped by René, Edith and the rest of the resistance, they break through just as the tunnel is discovered by the Colonel and Captain; soon all are trapped inside the camp!

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Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

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'Allo 'Allo!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Camp Dance

Whilst Edith, René, Yvette and the Colonel manage to make their escape from the camp (hiding in a rubbish truck, with Gruber's help), Maria has managed to post herself to Switzerland. Hans has also disappeared following his successful breakout; where could he have got to?

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No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 3.4, An Ill Wind: Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Charlotte overreacts, but Anna is a rock.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Elephant Man

Episode 4, While the Cat's Away: Leonard and Adam go to Frankfurt for the sake of the polar bear and the zoo's future.

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