British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 3rd January 2015

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

The Ghost Train

A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.

BBC Two 6:30am (repeat)
Hue And Cry. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Hue And Cry

Ealing comedy. A gang of East End youths turn the tables on the crooks who are using their favourite comic to pass coded communications.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 43 - A Running Battle

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 3

Following a health scare, Tom's doctor fears that his mind is the part of his body in the worst state. As his close friend, Diana is roped in to cheer him up, but accidentally talks him into a suicide bid!

BBC Two 7:50am (repeat)
The Titfield Thunderbolt. Image shows from L to R: Joan (Gabrielle Brune), Valentine (Stanley Holloway). Copyright: Ealing Studios

The Titfield Thunderbolt

Comedy starring Stanley Holloway. The villagers of Titfield take matters into their own hands when their local railway line closes down.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: Whistledown

Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes

Jon Culshaw presents an unheard treasure trove of vintage recordings by comedy greats Morecambe and Wise.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (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 8:20am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are separated again after rowing in a restaurant about the sale of their vandalised flat. An extremely drunk Vince plucks up Dutch courage to visit the Warrender home in an attempt at reconciliation but the police are called.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Week I Became A Genius

Miss Adolf has prepared a week of punctuation catch-up classes and Hank is incredibly bored. A bit of crafty ego-playing by Mr Rock soon has things taking an inspirational turn!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 series of the wartime sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:10am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 5 - The Staff

Mr Bell seeks to explain how the staff at Elmsmere are not just teachers - but more like superheroes.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40am (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 4

B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

A selection of episodes from the second series of the policing sitcom.

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 20

Josh Widdicombe is joined by Kelly Cates, Dougie Anderson, Martin Kelner and Carl Donnelly.

CITV 11:30am (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.

CITV 11:45am (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 4

It's round four and, while Flintoff's best mate and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison joins the Reds, Mock The Week's Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues. Corden referees.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2014 Christmas Specials, New Year Special

The impression show takes a look back at 2014, together with a sneak preview of things that will happen in 2015.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 5

It may be half-time, but the quiz continues to provide a high quotient of belly laughs. Boxer Amir Khan joins the Reds, while comedian Jack Whitehall is picked for the Blues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm (repeat)
The Greatest Welshman You've Never Heard Of. Copyright: BBC

The Greatest Welshman You've Never Heard Of

Episode 1

Aneurin Davies's great-granddaughter Sian presents his reports from the outbreak of the First World War.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 10 - Gold

Dexter gets the 4 O'Clock Club gang digging the school allotment. But boredom with broccoli turns to delight when Josh strikes gold. Meanwhile, Nero joins Owen at Scouts and discovers that under the uniforms those guys may not be as silly as they look.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 1 - Surprise Party

Millie contrives a power-cut to reunite her divorced parents for sister Lauren's birthday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 10, Dr Sparrow of Harley Street: Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.

CITV 2:30pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 1 - ...of Money

David Jason looks at the world of money and cash.

CITV 2:45pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

A selection of three episodes of the hotel-based sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: Whistledown

Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes

Jon Culshaw presents an unheard treasure trove of vintage recordings by comedy greats Morecambe and Wise.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
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 1, Episode 19 - The Sleepover

Someone is making a mess every night in Justin's house, while Justin always wakes up tired in the morning. They discover that these two things may be related when Mr Maker comes round for a sleepover.

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

The Ghost Train

A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (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 8 - Gumball

When Ben gets his hand stuck in a gumball machine, a chain of events is unleashed that finishes with Charlie appearing in a talent show and Kevin fighting the long arm of the law.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

A selection of episodes from the second series of the policing sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 3

With historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams, plus guests Katy Brand and John Lloyd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 4 - Aromatherapy

There's concern in Portwenn that local radio presenter Caroline Bosman has a drink problem but she's having none of it. Doctor Ellingham is also struggling to deal with the elderly Mr Cooke, about whom there is the most dreadful smell for no apparent reason.

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 7 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Universal Pictures

Mr Bean's Holiday

The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel show.

The Africa Channel 8:15pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4 longest running sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

London Live 9pm (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 1, Episode 2 - Passport To Freedom

Fearing that his wife is set to divorce him, which would almost certainly result in the loss of his constituency, Alan sets about ruining any chance she has of independent financial stability...

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?'.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 18 - The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz

With Russell Brand, Noel Fielding, Jonathan Ross, Warwick Davis, Jack Whitehall and Claudia Winkleman.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

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

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 1, Episode 2 - Sally's Arrival

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

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.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 1, Episode 1 - Happiness Is A Warm Gun

Following his comfortable election to the House, Alan is forced to help the police become armed - and in turn make a fortune from gun sales.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
80 min
Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure

TV broadcast of highlights from Eddie Izzard's 2013 DVD release, Force Majeure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 2

Rhod, Lloyd, Greg and Sarah are joined by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane and the band Athlete.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Holy Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Terry Gilliam (Phil Nichol), Graham Chapman (Tom Fisher), Michael Palin (Charles Edwards), John Cleese (Darren Boyd), Terry Jones (Rufus Jones), Eric Idle (Steve Punt). Copyright: Hillbilly Productions / TalkbackThames

Holy Flying Circus

Dramatisation of the blasphemy row that surrounded the film Monty Python's Life Of Brian.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert Live: The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert Live: The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo

A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's 2012 stand-up DVD.

BBC Three 10:20pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 3

Russell looks at more Ebola reaction, Ed Miliband's terrible week, Michael Jackson and British sperm.

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 1, Episode 1 - A New Dawn

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

BBC Two 10:45pm (repeat)
Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe

Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe

Charlie Brooker looks back on a relentlessly grim year where the cheeriest story was people throwing ice over themselves.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
60 min
Bill Bailey Qualmpeddler. Bill Bailey. Copyright: Glassbox Productions

Bill Bailey Qualmpeddler

Furious and hilarious - Qualmpeddler takes on the coalition, popular culture, social media, celebrity and cheap shark-diving.

London Live 11pm (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

A repeat run of the entire first series of the bookshop sitcom.

Challenge TV 11pm
45 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

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

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 3, Episode 3 - Isaac Newton

Mark presents the life of Isaac Newton, whose great achievement was to overcome the main prejudice of his day - that religion was right about everything.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe

The Last Leg

Last Leg Of The Year 2015, New Year Special - The Last Leg Of The Year

Adam and co return to look back over 2014 in their inimitable style.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Alan Davies - Life Is Pain. Alan Davies

Alan Davies - Life Is Pain

TV broadcast of Alan Davies's 2013 stand-up show Life Is Pain.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:25pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 6

With Sean Lock, Christine Ohuruogu and Lennox Lewis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders. Josie Long. Copyright: BBC

Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders

Episode 3

Josie explores the fantstic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant. To do this she looks back at her animal rights activist past, questions why she grew out of that phase and interrogates her father over his quiz buff history.

Challenge TV 11:45pm
45 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Fabulous. Faye Walters (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: BBC

Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Easter - a time of chocolate, sharing and hopefully a loan of £10,000 for Faye.

TNT Sports 1 logo Midnight (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 20

Ian Stone returns with more football chat.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
Lesbian Vampire Killers. Image shows from L to R: Fletch (James Corden), Jimmy (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Velvet Bite

Lesbian Vampire Killers

Comedy horror about two best friends who must become lesbian vampire killers in order to survive an ancient curse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd

Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live

Documentary focusing on the live shows by Monty Python, featuring rare backstage footage and new interviews.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:25am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Out-takes - Unseen Celebrity Juice Tit Bits

Compilation of moments from the past year of Keith Lemon's outrageous comedy panel.

U&Drama channel logo 12:35am (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 1 - Foreign Bodies

Dr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini nervously await the arrival of his dreaded mother-in-law, Pushpa.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal

Stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain. An hour of highlights from the comedian's 2006 routine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: Whistledown

Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes

Jon Culshaw presents an unheard treasure trove of vintage recordings by comedy greats Morecambe and Wise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Holy Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Terry Gilliam (Phil Nichol), Graham Chapman (Tom Fisher), Michael Palin (Charles Edwards), John Cleese (Darren Boyd), Terry Jones (Rufus Jones), Eric Idle (Steve Punt). Copyright: Hillbilly Productions / TalkbackThames

Holy Flying Circus

Dramatisation of the blasphemy row that surrounded the film Monty Python's Life Of Brian.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

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.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 11 - All About Scoring, Innit

Terry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.

Comedy Central Extra 2:20am (repeat)
Rufus Hound: Being Rude. Rufus Hound

Rufus Hound: Being Rude

TV edit of comedian Rufus Hound's first live stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

BBC Three 2:50am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 3

Russell looks at more Ebola reaction, Ed Miliband's terrible week, Michael Jackson and British sperm.

U&Dave channel logo 2:55am (repeat)
Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure

TV broadcast of highlights from Eddie Izzard's 2013 DVD release, Force Majeure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd

Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live

Documentary focusing on the live shows by Monty Python, featuring rare backstage footage and new interviews.

BBC Three 3:20am (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Dale (Taylor Lautner), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle.

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

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

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

The Ghost Train

A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 3

With historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams, plus guests Katy Brand and John Lloyd.

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