British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 19th January 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck

Rigsby attempts to have himself cast as male lead in a play written by effeminate lodger Hilary when he discovers that Ruth is playing the role of the love interest.

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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy Rider

London's newest despatch business, The Daley Post, is swamped with choice customers.

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

North East Of Eden

Episode 4 - Plague

Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (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 7:30am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 14, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Arthur Smith, Sarah Millican, Sandi Toksvig and Graeme Garden as they lie on the subjects of death, balloons, farming and Jane Austen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

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

As Time Goes By

Episode 6: Lionel and Jean visit her sister-in-law, but are less than frank about their romantic past.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 6

Find out what one dad really gets up to when he 'goes to work', watch a one-sided fight between a boxer and a vending machine and meet some synchronized swimmers who can't break the habit.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 29 - Camping

An old photo album causes Bean to reminisce about summers at Scout camp as a boy, and sets him planning a night under the stars with Teddy. Purchasing a tent proves a problem, but nothing is going to stop him having a good time - even if he has to get the garden shed over the roof of his house.

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 5

Zoe Lyons joins Hal Cruttenden while the captain of the Rest of the World - captained by Henning Wehn - features Canadian stand-up Tony Law.

CITV 9:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 30 - Chocks Away

When his model aeroplane is blown out of the sky by a rival kid's, Mr Bean sets his sights on revenge. Next day, his newly-constructed fighter plane is almost ready for take-off. But it lacks a vital part - and the model shop is shut! No matter, it is chocks away with Teddy at the controls, fighting for airspace over London N10.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25am (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 2, Episode 5 - Misunderstandings

Jean and Lionel bump into Jean's sister-in-law and get asked to stay with her in the country for the weekend. Jean insists on saying they've only known each other a few months, but the fib soon catches up with them.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy Rider

London's newest despatch business, The Daley Post, is swamped with choice customers.

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

Series 13, Episode 6 - Pole Star

Humiliated when he finds Nora's clothes line more out of reach than her, Compo accepts help from Foggy in overcoming his height problem.

CITV 11:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven Seas

Sooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?

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 3 - Would Like To Meet

Smallbone and the gang hold a speed dating event to raise money for the church roof. Will Smallbone find true love or, perhaps inevitably, make a complete hash of it?

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 14, Episode 1 - By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie Burniston

Compo is coming to terms with being less agile than he used to be - until he sees old Ernie cycling past.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

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 11, Episode 3

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 6: Lionel and Jean visit her sister-in-law, but are less than frank about their romantic past.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
No Place Like Home. Image shows from L to R: Nigel Crabtree (Martin Clunes), Arthur Crabtree (William Gaunt), Tracy Crabtree (Dee Sadler), Beryl Crabtree (Patricia Garwood), Lorraine Codd (Beverly Adams), Paul Crabtree (Stephen Watson). Copyright: BBC

No Place Like Home

Series 1, Episode 6 - Goodbye Father

With Arthur finally getting his wise, he decides that he and Beryl should have a second honeymoon. When they return home they find a few added surprises...

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 5, Episode 5 - Otherwise Engaged

When Denise recognises René as her long-lost childhood sweetheart, she sets him free - after beginning arrangements for their wedding. Meanwhile, Helga continues to try to work her way into Gruber's confidence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest Cut

Susan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?

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 3, Episode 7

Freddie has been arrested for running off with his dust cart after getting the sack, and Grandad has been taken to hospital after wandering off on his own.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 6

Find out what one dad really gets up to when he 'goes to work', watch a one-sided fight between a boxer and a vending machine and meet some synchronized swimmers who can't break the habit.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 12 - Too Young

Desmond is having trouble sleeping and is advised to take up exercise. At first scornful, his tracksuited contemporary Bert shames him into fitness after beating him easily in a race for the bus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 3 - Just One More Chance

Having been booked in 1994 after a drinking spree in 1941, time-traveller Gary is due to appear in court. He looks destined to lose his licence, his job and maybe even his wife.

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 2, Episode 10 - Thirty Something

Sharon reminds Tracey that she used to be a hooligan when she complains about the neighbour's kids throwing a party. Sharon is depressed about her 30th birthday and her lack of fulfillment. Lisa makes her a tempting offer, but is all as it seems?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
The Admirable Crichton. Image shows left to right: Bill Crichton (Kenneth More), Eliza Tweeny (Diane Cilento). Credit: Columbia Pictures

The Admirable Crichton

1957 film based on J M Barrie's play. Kenneth More stars as butler to a family who find themselves shipwrecked on a desert island.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 4 - Who's Taking You Home Tonight?

Gary's fictional job with Ron may cover his trips back in time to 1941, but it's not much help when both Yvonne and Phoebe expect him for dinner on the same evening. For love to find a way, he needs more than a little bit of luck, and a very large stomach.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Kite

What's more fun than a kite on a windy afternoon? Nothing when Shaun and pals are concerned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 2, Episode 5 - Misunderstandings

Jean and Lionel bump into Jean's sister-in-law and get asked to stay with her in the country for the weekend. Jean insists on saying they've only known each other a few months, but the fib soon catches up with them.

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 2, Episode 5 - If You Knew Susan

A visit from his sister Susan gives Simon a problem. He still sees her as a little girl in pigtails who needs protecting - especially from Oliver. When David points out that Oliver is hardly likely to force her to climb up trees, he has clearly missed the cause of Simon's angst!

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

Series 13, Episode 6 - Pole Star

Humiliated when he finds Nora's clothes line more out of reach than her, Compo accepts help from Foggy in overcoming his height problem.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 1 - Teamwork

Mr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click

Rigsby turns up at the house with a new sports car, apparently purchased in yet another attempt to woo the lovely Miss Jones. Sadly, his driving doesn't appear to be as stylish as his motor...

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 14, Episode 1 - By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie Burniston

Compo is coming to terms with being less agile than he used to be - until he sees old Ernie cycling past.

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy Rider

London's newest despatch business, The Daley Post, is swamped with choice customers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 4.1, Unhappy Returns: Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 11

Professor Muddles puts a custard pie in his own face, dancer Enrico Paso Doble is distracted by a dirty window and Keith Fitt tries to break a three-legged race 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 11 - Going Steady

Stan has been going steady with Sally. There's only one snag: she's Blakey's niece.

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

Boj

Episode 21 - Mia's Pet

Mia has a pet ladybird in a box. When Mr Cloppity explains that ladybirds need to fly free, Boj plants a mini Giggly Park outside Mia's house for the ladybird to call home.

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

North East Of Eden

Episode 4 - Plague

Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?

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 2, Episode 3

Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
No Place Like Home. Image shows from L to R: Nigel Crabtree (Martin Clunes), Arthur Crabtree (William Gaunt), Tracy Crabtree (Dee Sadler), Beryl Crabtree (Patricia Garwood), Lorraine Codd (Beverly Adams), Paul Crabtree (Stephen Watson). Copyright: BBC

No Place Like Home

Series 1, Episode 6 - Goodbye Father

With Arthur finally getting his wise, he decides that he and Beryl should have a second honeymoon. When they return home they find a few added surprises...

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 2, Episode 4

Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Kite

What's more fun than a kite on a windy afternoon? Nothing when Shaun and pals are concerned.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 14, Episode 4

Ed Byrne, Holly Walsh, Richard Osman and Henning Wehn talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Ancient Egypt, ice, rubbish and British food.

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 3, Episode 7

Freddie has been arrested for running off with his dust cart after getting the sack, and Grandad has been taken to hospital after wandering off on his own.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 3 - Parisian Beauty

Ben is convinced the French exchange student they're housing, Sylvie, is eyeing him up... but who does she really fancy him? Michael is horrified when he discovers he'll have to share a room with Nick!

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 12 - Too Young

Desmond is having trouble sleeping and is advised to take up exercise. At first scornful, his tracksuited contemporary Bert shames him into fitness after beating him easily in a race for the bus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

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 27, Episode 7 - Who's That Talking To Lenny?

Gullible Lenny has heard a voice from above. Can his friends ensure he is set up for receiving further communications?

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

As Time Goes By

Episode 6: Lionel and Jean visit her sister-in-law, but are less than frank about their romantic past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 8

Olympic medallist Jenny Jones, football legend Gianfranco Zola and comedian Johnny Vegas join Corden and co for the final episode of the series.

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 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

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 4 - Inside Mans

Under Scarlett's ultimatum, Sam and Phil attempt to retrieve the music box from Russian exile Marat Milankovic. But Lau is still seeking payback, and a hedonistic party seems to present yet more obstacles.

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

Series 2, Episode 1

It is 1918 and as the Civil War rages through Russia, quiet Mureyvo's Young Doctor is more concerned with hiding his growing morphine addiction from an inspection.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 1

8 Out Of 10 Cats returns for a new series with a special extended edition. Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, David O'Doherty and Josh Widdicombe.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper

This week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 2, Episode 1

Keith Lemon is back with a second series of Through The Keyhole. On this week's star-studded panel are broadcaster and chat-show host Jonathan Ross, presenter Ruth Langsford and comedian Alan Carr.

Sky Arts 2 9:30pm (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

Series 2, Episode 2

Freshly rehabilitated, the Old Doctor is attacked aboard a train for his morphine addiction. In 1918, the Young Doctor falls in love with a beautiful aristocrat.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 3

Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross Noble, Jamelia, Germaine Greer

This week Ross Noble, Jamelia and Germaine Greer try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include folk dancing, text speak and computer pop-up adverts.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
FM. Image shows from L to R: Dom Cox (Kevin Bishop), Jane Edwards (Nina Sosanya), Lindsay Carol (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: Granada Productions

FM

Episode 1 - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life

Lyndsay casts aside his indie roots and turns his attentions to dance music. The problem is, he can't mix. With a performance by The Guillemots.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 2

Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on graverobbers Burke and Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese.

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

Backchat

Series 2, Episode 3

Join Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael, for a jam-packed edition of their comedy chat show. Filling the sofa this week are supergroup McBusted, and star of Pointless, Richard Osman.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 4

Having looked at over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watched over 1000 clips since last week, the Good News team are back to share the funniest things they've found.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 14, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Arthur Smith, Sarah Millican, Sandi Toksvig and Graeme Garden as they lie on the subjects of death, balloons, farming and Jane Austen.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Catastrophe. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Delaney), Sharon (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

Series 1, Episode 1

Scorching chemistry, instant pregnancy, and genuine disaster provide the foundation for the relationship between Sharon ('an extraordinarily good-smelling woman') and Rob ('a sturdy love-maker').

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 3 - Aussie

Ruth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
FM. Image shows from L to R: Dom Cox (Kevin Bishop), Jane Edwards (Nina Sosanya), Lindsay Carol (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: Granada Productions

FM

Episode 2 - System Addict

The group try to stick to some new resolutions: Dom gives up booze, Jane gives up cigarettes, and Lindsay gives up giving up on girls. Featuring a performance by the Wombats, and a guest appearance by Toyah Willcox.

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 5

Zoe Lyons joins Hal Cruttenden while the captain of the Rest of the World - captained by Henning Wehn - features Canadian stand-up Tony Law.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 4 - Stress

Lee feels stressed after agreeing to give Kate driving lessons, so she suggests he tries yoga to calm his nerves. However, his technique leaves a lot to be desired.

VIVA 11pm (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.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 7 - Constellations

With Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Jeremy Clarkson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 45, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news. With Mitch Benn, Pippa Evans, Jon Holmes and Tez Ilyas.

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 2, Episode 10 - Thirty Something

Sharon reminds Tracey that she used to be a hooligan when she complains about the neighbour's kids throwing a party. Sharon is depressed about her 30th birthday and her lack of fulfillment. Lisa makes her a tempting offer, but is all as it seems?

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

As Told To Craig Brown

Episode 4

The satirist ponders eating too much and the end of the world.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
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The Graham Norton Show

Series 16, Episode 15 - David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Harvey Weinstein, Jessie J

David Tennant talks about Broadchurch, Olivia Colman reveals she always knew who the killer was in Series 1, Harvey Weinstein talks about Judi Dench's tattoo and Jessie J says she regrets her tattoo blunder.

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

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 3

Sketches include Stephen stealing Hugh's brain, a doctor who recommends smoking tobacco and the Open University outtake.

VIVA 11:40pm (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.

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QI

Series C, Episode 8 - Corby

With David Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

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

Black Books

A selection of episodes from the third series of the bookshop sitcom.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 3

Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.

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Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 2

A spate of muggings on campus leave the gang concerned about their safety, while JP is confined to his bed with mumps. And Kingsley makes an announcement that leaves Josie reeling.

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Saxondale. Image shows from L to R: Tommy (Steve Coogan), Magz (Ruth Jones)

Saxondale

Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 4

Having looked at over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watched over 1000 clips since last week, the Good News team are back to share the funniest things they've found.

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Fake Reaction. Matt Edmondson. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 2, Episode 3

Guests facing sweat perfume and fishy fake tan are Coronation Street's Mikey North, former TOWIE star Kirk Norcross, TV presenter Laura Whitmore and comedian Tom Deacon.

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am (repeat)
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 5

Nathan Caton on his eccentric grandma, Stephen Grant on Australia's butchering of the English language and Andrew Lawrence is 'a miserable b*****d'.

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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 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
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Siblings

A selection of episodes from the first series of the BBC Three sitcom.

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy Rider

London's newest despatch business, The Daley Post, is swamped with choice customers.

Comedy Central Extra 1:50am (repeat)
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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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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 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

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

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 3

Sketches include Stephen stealing Hugh's brain, a doctor who recommends smoking tobacco and the Open University outtake.

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Saxondale. Image shows from L to R: Tommy (Steve Coogan), Magz (Ruth Jones)

Saxondale

Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (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.

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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 5, Episode 8

The wedding date is now quickly approaching, with both Tom and Diana and Harvey and Jane's nuptials on the same day. Marion's determined to stop them happening, Diana's no more enthusiastic, Jane's still virginal, and Tom ... well, he's off on his stag night.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 4.1, Unhappy Returns: Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?

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

North East Of Eden

Episode 4 - Plague

Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?

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