British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 5th January 2015

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To Pinner

Tommy Hanbury tries to convince Arthuir to join him on "the next big one".

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (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.

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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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
North East Of Eden

North East Of Eden

Episode 2 - Cod Comfort

As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 22 - Sheep On The Loose

While the sheep visit the fair, can Bitzer convince the farmer that everything's normal?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 14, Episode 1

David Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, David O'Doherty, Susan Calman and Josh Widdicombe as they lie on the subjects of penguins, spoons, dolls and letters.

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce

When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 5

The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 4: Jean's daughter Judith begins to fall for Lionel. But Lionel's publisher Alistair begins to fall for Jean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 6

Frustrated at constant comments about her pasty appearance, Audrey sets off on holiday - or at least sets about creating the appearance of one, whilst relaxing under a sun lamp in the Lodge!

CITV 9:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 1 - In The Wild

Mr Bean goes deep into the countryside in search of the perfect wildlife photograph.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am
30 min
Britain Versus The World. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Ed Byrne, Henning Wehn. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Britain Versus The World

Episode 3

Hal Cruttenden is joined by Holly Walsh while Henning Wehn is teamed with Swedish stand-up Fredrik Andersson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (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 9:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 2 - Missing Teddy

Bean tracks down the men responsible for kidnapping his teddy - only to find he is not their only captive!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember This

Freelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

Arthur, who has not been himself since told to stop drinking and smoking, demands police protection from an angry customer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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

Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And Fish

Blamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Best Laid Plans. Image shows from L to R: Smallbone (Ardal O'Hanlon), God (Geoffrey McGivern). Copyright: Lucky Giant

The Best Laid Plans

Episode 1 - A Slight Admin Error

Smallbone learns to use his new human body and ends up taking on the CEO of Grapefruit, a powerful technology company that wants to knock down the local library to expand their store.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais Glide

Compo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce

When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 9, Episode 5

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 4: Jean's daughter Judith begins to fall for Lionel. But Lionel's publisher Alistair begins to fall for Jean.

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 7, Episode 5 - Oh The Shame Of It

Carol has found a man who has everything - he's good-looking, charming and ambitious but Sandra and her family don't share her enthusiasm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10pm (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 4, Episode 1 - Prisoners Of War

It is 1941 and René, Edith, the Colonel, the Captain, Maria and Yvette are still stuck inside Normandy's Stalag Luft IV. Eventually Hans is flung over the fence, but escape methods must be found for the others - not to mention the genuine POWs, if possible!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (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 2, Episode 3

When Jack and Adrian witness a burglary first hand, they suddenly find themselves pursued by the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Billy gets use of the Jag to take Julie for lunch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 7

Money's tight at the Lodge, and Audrey's faced with red bills and cut-off services. Mr DeVere, meanwhile, has landed a role in a television advert to be filmed at the manor.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Peckham Pimpernel

The receipt of a mysterious and threatening letter at Desmond's barber shop sends the Ambrose clan into a mild state of panic. Before long, Beverley's conducting a seance around the kitchen table.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

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 1, Episode 5 - Cheat

Tracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 1 - Off The Baa!

When a cabbage bounces into the field from a passing truck, Shaun and his pals decide to use it as a football, with little help from the pigs!

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 5

A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember This

Freelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 1 - Families At War

Oliver Smallbridge is introduced to his daughter's new boyfriend - unfortunately, David Peel is the son of his ex-business-partner, next-door neighbour and now bitter rival, Simon. Neither men are pleased with the young lovers' plans for wedded bliss.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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

Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And Fish

Blamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted

It's election time and the house is out in force: Alan and Philip are making Labour posters in the attic whilst Rigsby is canvassing for the Conservatives. Ruth, meanwhile, is being wooed by all sides.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais Glide

Compo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

Arthur, who has not been himself since told to stop drinking and smoking, demands police protection from an angry customer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3.5: Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 1

Professor Muddles tests the strength of ants, while two judges watch Keith Fitt set his football world record.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 1 - First Aid

Stan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?

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

Boj

Episode 11 - High Flying Drying

It is a very windy day - perfect for drying Pops's clothes but he's run out of washing line! Now how will he dry his clothes? And when Denzil's kite rips on a tree branch, Boj has two problems to solve. How are they going to fly a kite now? By using Pops's wet washing to make washy-kites! They'll be dry in no time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
North East Of Eden

North East Of Eden

Episode 2 - Cod Comfort

As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 1

Daddy is taken to hospital - quite inconvenient on the evening of Hyacinth's latest candle-lit supper.

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 1, Episode 5 - Cheat

Tracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 2

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 1 - Off The Baa!

When a cabbage bounces into the field from a passing truck, Shaun and his pals decide to use it as a football, with little help from the pigs!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 14, Episode 2

David Mitchell is joined by Ed Byrne, Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh and Richard Osman as they lie on the subjects of Ireland, rules, London and beavers.

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 2, Episode 3

When Jack and Adrian witness a burglary first hand, they suddenly find themselves pursued by the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Billy gets use of the Jag to take Julie for lunch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Peckham Pimpernel

The receipt of a mysterious and threatening letter at Desmond's barber shop sends the Ambrose clan into a mild state of panic. Before long, Beverley's conducting a seance around the kitchen table.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce

When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous.

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 26, Episode 7 - The McDonaghs Of Jamieson Street

The trio try to track down the woman who escaped Smiler's clutches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Alive And Buried

Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to his directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 4: Jean's daughter Judith begins to fall for Lionel. But Lionel's publisher Alistair begins to fall for Jean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 1, Episode 2 - The Big Sleep

Margaret tries to help her husband cope with early retirement by getting him a book from the library entitled Coping with Old Age.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wrong Mans

The discovery of a ringing mobile phone seems the least on Sam's mind after witnessing a horrific car accident - but the voice on the other end of the line unveils a kidnap and ransom plot to turn his world upside-down.

Sky Arts 2 9pm (repeat)
A Young Doctor's Notebook. Image shows from L to R: Older Doctor (Jon Hamm), Young Doctor (Daniel Radcliffe). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

A Young Doctor's Notebook

A selection of three episodes of Mikhail Bulgakov's comic tale.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 6

The guests this week are Joe Wilkinson, Chris Ramsey, Roisin Conaty and Alex Brooker.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 5 - Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey, Josh Groban

This week Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey and Josh Groban try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include children, Valentine's Day and smoking bans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bad Mans

The unlikely duo are brought face-to-face with Mr Stevens, who, it appears, is the husband of the abductee. He's understandably keen to get his wife back from her kidnapper, Mr Lau...

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican

This week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm (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 16, Episode 7

Jo Brand, Nick Helm, Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks and Louis Walsh take part in the panel show.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Sitcom following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in Runcorn, an industrial town in the North of England.

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.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Backchat. Image shows from L to R: Michael Whitehall, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Backchat

Series 2, Episode 1

Join Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael, as Backchat moves to BBC Two for the new series of their comedy chat show. This week Jack embraces all things musical with David Walliams and Michael Ball.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 14, Episode 1

David Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, David O'Doherty, Susan Calman and Josh Widdicombe as they lie on the subjects of penguins, spoons, dolls and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - Gay

It's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 6

Ben Norris joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Ed Byrne joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 6

Russell looks at UKIP getting another MP, immigration, Paddington Bear and um, names for female masturbation...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Britain Versus The World. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Ed Byrne, Henning Wehn. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Britain Versus The World

Episode 3

Hal Cruttenden is joined by Holly Walsh while Henning Wehn is teamed with Swedish stand-up Fredrik Andersson.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Sitcom following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in Runcorn, an industrial town in the North of England.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Funny Old Year. Jason Manford. Copyright: ITV Studios

Funny Old Year

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Funny Old Year 2014

Looking at the highs and lows of 2014, Jason Manford hosts a one-hour comedy special on the best, worst and strangest news, sport and celebrity stories of the year. He'll be giving his unique and personal take on events in this end of the year comedy review show.

Comedy Central 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Shaparak Khorsandi, Kevin Bridges, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 4 - Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack Whitehall

Kevin Bridges introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 1 - Adam

With John Sessions, Danny Baker and Hugh Laurie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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&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 1, Episode 5 - Cheat

Tracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:25pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Craig Brown

As Told To Craig Brown

Episode 2

The satirist ponders Tuscan holidays and poses a question: what is the greatest fruit or vegetable?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketches include Hugh's poem, Ted Cunterblast's The West Indies: A Nation of Cricketers and the haircut sketch ("Bitchmother Come Light My Bottom" by Sir William - Now Lord - Rees-Mogg).

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 16, New Year Special - Eddie Redmayne, Bradley Wiggins, Liam Neeson, Anna Kendrick, Conchita

Graham is joined by Eddie Redmayne, surrounded by Oscar buzz for his performance as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything; cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins, talking about the thrills and spills of winning Olympic gold and the Tour de France; Hollywood star Liam Neeson talking about new thriller Taken 3; Oscar-nominated actress Anna Kendrick talking about new musical Into The Woods; and Eurovision winner Conchita, singing Rise Like A Phoenix. Plus the funniest red chairs from the year.

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QI

Series A, Episode 6 - Antidotes

With Howard Goodall, Jo Brand and Danny Baker.

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Shooting Stars

Episode 1 - Pilot

A specially recorded quiz show in which Jonathan Ross, Wendy Richard and Martin Clunes test their celebrity-recognition skills against Danny Baker, Ulrika Jonsson and Noddy Holder.

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Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 6

Ben Norris joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Ed Byrne joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Sitcom following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in Runcorn, an industrial town in the North of England.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 4

Dr Christian Jessen, Lorraine Kelly, Sarah Millican and Tom Rosenthal join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to play the panel game.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Sitcom following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in Runcorn, an industrial town in the North of England.

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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 1, Episode 1 - Alive And Buried

Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to his directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.

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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - Broth + Muppet

Alan talks to charity cyclist Jim Jones whilst waiting for celebrity guest Anthea Turner, before struggling to talk military tactics with special forces Afghanistan veteran Tommy Gaskell.

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One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big Sleep

Margaret tries to help her husband cope with early retirement by getting him a book from the library entitled Coping with Old Age.

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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mustard + Pepper

Amid a mix of anecdotes, facts and tips, Alan and Simon ask listeners to vote for Norfolk's greatest person before indulging in a spot of wine tasting live on air.

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Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketches include Hugh's poem, Ted Cunterblast's The West Indies: A Nation of Cricketers and the haircut sketch ("Bitchmother Come Light My Bottom" by Sir William - Now Lord - Rees-Mogg).

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The Liver Birds

Series 7, Episode 5 - Oh The Shame Of It

Carol has found a man who has everything - he's good-looking, charming and ambitious but Sandra and her family don't share her enthusiasm.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

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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.

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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.

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Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 5

A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.

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June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3.5: Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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North East Of Eden

Episode 2 - Cod Comfort

As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.

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