British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 20th January 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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...

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 4 - Looking For Mr. Goodtime

Arthur's search for a new car ends in his arrest. Even DS Morley thinks he's innocent. Ray Daley is not so sure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 4, Progress is Power: Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (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 7:30am (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 6, Episode 3 - Rebecca Front

Rebecca Front, a self-confessed scaredy-cat, is persuaded to take her first ride on a motorbike and read her first science book. But how much of it did she understand?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - Big Brother

Hacker's department has been put in charge of a massive database containing information on every citizen in the country. He wants to put forward safeguards, but Sir Humphrey is less keen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 13, Marriage and Surgery: Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.

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 7

Watch the final of the 'World's Strongest Mum' competition and see a tardy bride take the cross-country route to her wedding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (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.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 19 - Royal Bean

Mr Bean meets the Queen during a visit to Buckingham Palace to replace his favourite, but broken, mug.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 4

After delays caused by lightning, a 20-piece orchestra in coach G practices. This offers Robin a plangent background for his declaration of love. But can he seize his chance before the train arrives at Exeter St David's?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 20 - Young Bean

When did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.

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 6 - The Cruise

Jean's personal life has become the focal point of conversation between Judith and Sandy. Lionel offers Jean a free cruise, but her response is not what he'd imagined. Alistair has another bright idea for shaping Lionel's image ahead of the book launch.

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 4 - Looking For Mr. Goodtime

Arthur's search for a new car ends in his arrest. Even DS Morley thinks he's innocent. Ray Daley is not so sure.

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 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That

Compo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Wendy House

Soo has lost her favourite necklace. Sooty and Sweep want to cheer her up so they decide to decorate her old wendy house.

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 3 - The Phantom Of The Graveyard

The three geriatric delinquents decide to pay their respects to "Old Sylvester" with a few formal drinks but first they must buy a new funeral suit for Compo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - Big Brother

Hacker's department has been put in charge of a massive database containing information on every citizen in the country. He wants to put forward safeguards, but Sir Humphrey is less keen.

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 4

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)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 13, Marriage and Surgery: Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.

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 2, Episode 1 - Grandfather Time

Arthur has to face the fact that he will become a grandfather. But is this a cause for celebration?

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 6 - A Marriage Of Inconvenience

As René's wedding approaches, Edith grows increasingly wistful for their past together. Unknown to René, she plots with Michelle - for the good of the Resistance, naturally - to take Denise's place at the altar.

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 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!

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 8

News of Freddie's impending court case has spread and Nellie has to face up to the neighbours once again.

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 7

Watch the final of the 'World's Strongest Mum' competition and see a tardy bride take the cross-country route to her wedding.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 13 - Roots Tradition

Desmond and Shirley think it's time Michael appreciated his roots and Sean engages Matthew to tell them about theirs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 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 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 11 - Love On The Run

When Darryl ends up in hospital, he and the nurse devise a plan for him to escape to spend a night with Tracey. Sharon has a fling with an artist who gives Tracey a surprise welcome home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 3pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 12 - Little Sheep Of Horrors

Little lambs shouldn't watch scary movies, as Timmy finds out at his cost.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05pm (repeat)
Laughter In Paradise. Image shows from L to R: Captain James Deniston Russell (Alastair Sim), Station Constable (Colin Gordon)

Laughter In Paradise

Comedy about four people who face tough challenges as set out in a relative's will.

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 6 - The Cruise

Jean's personal life has become the focal point of conversation between Judith and Sandy. Lionel offers Jean a free cruise, but her response is not what he'd imagined. Alistair has another bright idea for shaping Lionel's image ahead of the book launch.

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 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That

Compo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (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 6 - The More We Are Together

It has always seemed sensible to the people close to Simon and Oliver that they should stop their fighting and go back in to business together - so sensible that nobody would ever expect them to do it?!

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

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 2 - Extra-Curricular Activities

Mr Bell highlights what the school can offer away from the classroom. From sport to school trips, can life at Elmsmere be 'almost fun'?

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

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans

When a new lodger arrives at the house with talk of only staying one night before "moving on", Rigsby's soon calling the Samaritans to stop a suicide attempt. But which of the residents will come off worse?

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 3 - The Phantom Of The Graveyard

The three geriatric delinquents decide to pay their respects to "Old Sylvester" with a few formal drinks but first they must buy a new funeral suit for Compo.

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 4 - Looking For Mr. Goodtime

Arthur's search for a new car ends in his arrest. Even DS Morley thinks he's innocent. Ray Daley is not so sure.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 4, Episode 1 - Roy 2.0

Between homework and chores, there just isn't enough Roy to go around, until Roy brings his photocopied double to life! At first life is good for Roy - he gets to do all the fun stuff, while ROY 2.0 performs all the boring tasks. However, ROY 2.0 may look like Roy on the outside but looks can be deceiving...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 2.2, Go With The Flow: Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 12

DIY Dan attempts to make a potted plant display, while Rapids Johnson tries out a new technique to try to find bears in the woods.

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

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 12 - The Squeeze

Money is tight at home, so both Arthur and Stan investigate ways of increasing their income. Arthur's been repairing his motorbike and the pair wonder if there's someone out there gullible enough to buy it.

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

Boj

Episode 22 - Giggly Park Rescue Squad

Boj, Denzil and Gavin become heroes for the day! They rescue the residents of Giggly Park from a variety of mishaps and create a game they can all play happily together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 4, Progress is Power: Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 3 - Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning

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

U&Drama channel logo 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 2, Episode 1 - Grandfather Time

Arthur has to face the fact that he will become a grandfather. But is this a cause for celebration?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 4 - Live Now, PAYE Later

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

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 6, Episode 4 - Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth is persuaded to try four new experiences, including spending a day doing absolutely nothing and writing his first ever pop song.

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 8

News of Freddie's impending court case has spread and Nellie has to face up to the neighbours once again.

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 4 - Trust Never Sleeps

Ben has yet another new assistant, this latest one was dumped by her dentist husband.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 13 - Roots Tradition

Desmond and Shirley think it's time Michael appreciated his roots and Sean engages Matthew to tell them about theirs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - Big Brother

Hacker's department has been put in charge of a massive database containing information on every citizen in the country. He wants to put forward safeguards, but Sir Humphrey is less keen.

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 8 - Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy

A ferocious dog won't let Truly, Billy and Alvin enter Clegg's house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 13, Marriage and Surgery: Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 6 - Inventive

With Bill Bailey, Nina Conti (with her puppet Gran) and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
50 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 13, Episode 5

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging as Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Nick Helm, Kate Humble, David O'Doherty and Claudia Winkleman.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Joyce Temple Savage (Sherrie Hewson), Les / Lesley (Tim Healy). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 7, Episode 3

The Oracle and Noreen are back in town: they've heard about the big quiz that Lesley is hosting. Clive's sister Terri arrives for a holiday, too, while Blow & Go branches out into botox - and both Mateo and Joyce want in on the action.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Blue Go Mad In Ibiza. Copyright: Potato

Blue Go Mad In Ibiza

Episode 3

The guys take JC out to celebrate his birthday at a local gay bar. Lee and JC bond over a hilarious snorkelling trip and the boys end up on the wrong side of the law when the bar gets raided by local police!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm
50 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 13, Episode 6

Micky Flanagan, Hari Kondabolu, Tess Daly and Krishnan Guru-Murthy join Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to delve into the world of polls.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wilmot, Lenny Henry, Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan

With Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Zoe Lyons

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 3

Host Alan Davies is joined by gag-loving guests Stephen Mangan, Sarah Millican, Zoe Lyons and Hal Cruttenden for some quality unrehearsed banter.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 5

Russell Howard once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 6, Episode 3 - Rebecca Front

Rebecca Front, a self-confessed scaredy-cat, is persuaded to take her first ride on a motorbike and read her first science book. But how much of it did she understand?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
35 min
Cockroaches. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), Suze (Esther Smith). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Cockroaches

Episode 2

When Tom is elected the new boss of the survivors' camp, he finds leadership harder than expected. People are fighting, the water system needs fixing, and there is a very real threat of cannibals. Meanwhile, Suze attempts to set up a school, and Laura is forced to answer questions about her mum and Oscar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 4 - Money

Blackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Flight Of The Conchords. Copyright: BBC

The Flight Of The Conchords

Episode 4, Pop Song: The band want to pen a song for a teen idol without selling out.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Count Arthur Strong. Image shows from L to R: Michael Baker (Rory Kinnear), Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney)

Count Arthur Strong

Series 2, Episode 3 - We're Listening

Arthur goes into politics. Spurred on by sleepless nights and noise pollution on his street, Arthur decides to run for local elections. Aided by John the Watch, his head of security, health secretary Eggy and a reluctant Michael as head of communications, they become a political force that cannot be ignored.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Erotic Vase

Stylax buys Grumio an erotic vase for his birthday featuring a character who bears a striking resemblance to someone nearby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

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.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
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.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 9 - Creatures

With Helen Atkinson-Wood, Andy Hamilton and Bill Bailey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Scrooby Trevithick. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Scrooby Trevithick

Series 2, Episode 4 - Councillor

Scrooby tries to become a councillor, having got into trouble joyriding his wheelie bin.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong. Image shows from L to R: Michael Baker (Rory Kinnear), Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney)

Count Arthur Strong

Series 2, Episode 3 - We're Listening

Arthur goes into politics. Spurred on by sleepless nights and noise pollution on his street, Arthur decides to run for local elections. Aided by John the Watch, his head of security, health secretary Eggy and a reluctant Michael as head of communications, they become a political force that cannot be ignored.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Herpes Cat

To endear himself to Cynthia, Marcus befriends a mangy cat whom he's rescued from the courtyard. Stylax is suffering from a disturbing itch and visits a sexual health clinic where he falls for an attractive nurse.

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 11 - Love On The Run

When Darryl ends up in hospital, he and the nurse devise a plan for him to escape to spend a night with Tracey. Sharon has a fling with an artist who gives Tracey a surprise welcome home.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic

The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 5, Episode 4 - Carnaptious Scroosh

New shop regular Mrs Birkett goes head to head with Lovely Sue, as they both enter their cat in the Catticus Cat of the Year competition. Meanwhile, Sanjay and Alok start making music with their new cool friend Grebo, who goes by the rapping name of Carnaptious Scroosh.

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Count Arthur Strong. Image shows from L to R: Michael Baker (Rory Kinnear), Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney)

Count Arthur Strong

Series 2, Episode 3 - We're Listening

Arthur goes into politics. Spurred on by sleepless nights and noise pollution on his street, Arthur decides to run for local elections. Aided by John the Watch, his head of security, health secretary Eggy and a reluctant Michael as head of communications, they become a political force that cannot be ignored.

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Susie

In a quiet village, a teacher is about to leave her husband for her lover, but the triangle is disturbed by the arrival of an ageing rock star.

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 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

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

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 5 - Travel Writer

Bernard is ordered to pay rent to a cat. Manny's favourite travel writer Jason take a shine to Fran, as well as charming everyone else in his path.

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Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 1, Christmas Special - Xmas Shooting Stars

With Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey and Alvin Stardust.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (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 4, Episode 4

Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle for the fifth time. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have Ed Byrne.

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

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 6 - Party

Bernard, Manny and Fran finally get out and go to a party. But the mix of drink and emotion turns things awry.

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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 13, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.

London Live 1am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mugging

Mark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (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.

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Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans

Sybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?

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Fake Reaction. Matt Edmondson. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 2, Episode 4

Guests facing fish entrail wine, a twerking Scot in a kilt, electric shock selfies and a giant exploding zit are Olympic hero Louis Smith MBE, singer Kate Nash, The Last Leg's Alex Brooker and comedian Bobby Mair.

London Live 1:30am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Sectioning

Merry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 6

Daniel Sloss hates old people, Chris McCausland has the smallest flat in the world and Pete Johansson talks about laying the slap-down.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 5

Russell Howard once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye.

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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 2am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

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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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Zoe Lyons

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 3

Host Alan Davies is joined by gag-loving guests Stephen Mangan, Sarah Millican, Zoe Lyons and Hal Cruttenden for some quality unrehearsed banter.

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

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Susie

In a quiet village, a teacher is about to leave her husband for her lover, but the triangle is disturbed by the arrival of an ageing rock star.

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Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 1, Christmas Special - Xmas Shooting Stars

With Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey and Alvin Stardust.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials - Identity

There's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (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 5am (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 2.2, Go With The Flow: Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 4, Progress is Power: Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.

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