British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th March 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 4, Episode 4 - Life Is Full Of Ups And Downs

With William having a particularly stressful time at work, Hester suggests a day-trip to France for cheap cheese and wine. Unfortunately, the weather takes a turn for the worst, and the Fields are stuck in a typically French bedsit hotel overnight...

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 2, Episode 2 - Patrick Trumball

Patrick Trumball's strange fascination for thunderstorms, lightening and other epic forces of nature appear to mark him out as an unusual, otherworldly child confirmed by Pickerskill when he discovers that the boy also possesses a perfect photographic memory.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 2, Episode 4 - Anidara

This week Brian recalls his travels in Anidara, a country where humans are farmed for their meat and experimented upon by strange animals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 6 - Special Damages

New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 5 - Not A Bad Lad, Dad

Terry arrives home to find a nine-year-old boy on his doorstep - a minding job he hadn't anticipated!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 4, Religious Revival: A dynamic new vicar causes mayhem in the Corner household.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 1

Angus Deayton is joined by Fred MacAulay, Josie Long, Miles Jupp and Nick Helm for a new series of the panel show where all the rounds are invented by the panellists themselves.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That Way

The Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 8

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 9:30am (repeat)
House On Fire. Image shows from L to R: Matt South (Jody Latham), Vicky Johnson (Emma Pierson). Copyright: Pacificus Productions

House On Fire

Series 2, Episode 4 - Makeover

Vicky decides she needs a new body - and where better to get one than down the local gym?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:45am (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 8 - Piano

Charlie's long been using his piano lesson money to instead go to the cinema. It could all get a little tricky when he's signed up for a piano exam!

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 6, Episode 4 - What's Wrong With Mrs. Bale?

Even by Mrs. Bale's standards, her mood is particularly fractured and Jean, Rocky and Madge are dying to know what is wrong. Could it be a man? Lionel, meanwhile, is feeling unwell.

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 20, Episode 10 - Ironing Day

Auntie lets Smiler try some home-made wine.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 13 - Balancing Act

When Richard claims to be an expert gymnast, Sooty and the gang insist he shows off his skills. But with a host of traps waiting for him at the gym, will he make it to the gymnastics show in one piece?

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 21, Episode 1 - Lipstick And Other Problems

The telltale signs of Barry's chivalrous rescue of Marina cause marital strife.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 6 - Special Damages

New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Dear Diary

Eddie and the monsters keep reading Angela's diary - obsessed with her day-to-day life. But when Angela finds out, she gets her revenge by writing entries she knows will freak the monsters out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 11 - A Wife Less Ordinary

Susan is bored with her lot and opts to run her life as a single girl again. Janey takes the opportunity to try running the home with a husband who is less than perfect, and Ben just runs away.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 5 - Green Bean

Bean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 4, Religious Revival: A dynamic new vicar causes mayhem in the Corner household.

CITV 12:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 8 - Spring Clean

Mr Bean tries his hand at a spot of DIY plumbing.

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 5, Episode 5 - A Marathon Sunday

Arthur's expectations of a quiet Sunday are shattered by the local marathon.

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My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 12 - The Book Of Love

Susan attends a neighbour's book club. Michael runs a booking agency exclusively for Roger, while Ben books a seat on the sofa but gets a new assistant too close to home.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That Way

The Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 8 - Piano

Charlie's long been using his piano lesson money to instead go to the cinema. It could all get a little tricky when he's signed up for a piano exam!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 1 - Absent Friends

A honeymoon skiing in Norway seems an ideal location for Bob and Thelma to start their married life, far away from Terry's influence. But you never can tell, especially when he is looking after the marital home and has his eye on Susan, Thelma's sister.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 4, Episode 5 - The Leaving Of Liverpool

Gary and Phoebe look likely to change the course of history in wartime Liverpool, where Ron's grandfather is said to have been a hero.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Mrs Pickwick's Papers. Image shows from L to R: Tracy Tupman (Jane Slavin), Mrs Pickwick (Annette Badland), Sam Weller (Susan Wokoma). Copyright: BBC

Mrs Pickwick's Papers

Comedy drama about an annoying local government official.

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 5, Episode 3 - Non Starter

Sharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.

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 4, Episode 6 - How Long Has This Been Going On?

Gary is getting ready for Yvonne's return from Korea, but an unexpected arrival at the Royal Oak could cause him even more trouble.

The Africa Channel 2:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning Permission

Desmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 6, Episode 4 - What's Wrong With Mrs. Bale?

Even by Mrs. Bale's standards, her mood is particularly fractured and Jean, Rocky and Madge are dying to know what is wrong. Could it be a man? Lionel, meanwhile, is feeling unwell.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 9 - Prize Possession

The Farmer can't believe his luck - he has a winning ticket! He just needs to keep it safe until morning and there's only one dog for the job. Unfortunately, Bitzer is a hopeless guard dog. Can he rescue the winning ticket, or has he lost the Farmer's fortune?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10pm (repeat)
Crooks Anonymous

Crooks Anonymous

Comedy about a petty criminal trying to change his ways and start a new life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 10 - Ironing Day

Auntie lets Smiler try some home-made wine.

BBC Two Scotland 3:40pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Job Interview

Frank goes for a job interview.

BBC Two 3:45pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Job Interview

Frank goes for a job interview.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash Machine

Mr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 4, Episode 5 - Takes Two To Tango

When Sonia announces that John must be having an affair, William finds that suspicion is catching.

BBC Two 4:15pm (repeat)
Three Up, Two Down. Image shows from L to R: Angie Tyler (Lysette Anthony), Nick Tyler (Ray Burdis), Sam Tyler (Michael Elphick), Daphne Trenchard (Angela Thorne). Copyright: BBC

Three Up, Two Down

Series 2, Episode 2 - Sweet And Sour

Chinese dinner d deux for Daphne and the Major. But Sam reckons it's all very inscrutable.

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 21, Episode 1 - Lipstick And Other Problems

The telltale signs of Barry's chivalrous rescue of Marina cause marital strife.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 9 - No Pets

Mr Bean decides he needs some new and exciting friends in the shape of pets.

BBC Two Scotland 4:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Marriage Settlement

A special competition is in full swing as Jeffrey Fairbrother arranges the settlement of his marital problems. These arrangements confuse some and amuse others.

BBC Two 4:45pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Marriage Settlement

A special competition is in full swing as Jeffrey Fairbrother arranges the settlement of his marital problems. These arrangements confuse some and amuse others.

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

Could rumours of the Grey Lady who haunts the house, be true? Rigsby certainly believes so, although he has not seen her - yet.

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

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 6 - Please Mind Your Head

Hyacinth and Richard spend their first night in their new weekend retreat. But plans to become part of the "country set" go horribly wrong as the apartment proves a little on the "bijou" side.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

The Africa Channel 5pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning Permission

Desmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 4.4, One Gets Better: Just as Victoria thinks her problems with Emily are over, Harriet starts playing up.

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

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

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

Boj

Episode 33 - Fun And Games

Poor Denzil keeps ruining all his friend's games by knocking everything over. But Boj comes up with a game where it's good to knock things down - Bojey-Bosh Bowling!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 2, Episode 2 - Patrick Trumball

Patrick Trumball's strange fascination for thunderstorms, lightening and other epic forces of nature appear to mark him out as an unusual, otherworldly child confirmed by Pickerskill when he discovers that the boy also possesses a perfect photographic memory.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 19

DIY enthusiast DIY Dan builds a birdbath for all the little garden birds. Arthur Sleep keeps getting distracted whilst trying to give a very important piece of news. Sticky toffee pudding is on the menu in Dina Lady's Bake Me a Star competition and there are some very hungry slugs in Will Barrow's garden.

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 4, Episode 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 2, Episode 1

Lionel is in seventh heaven now that his wife has returned - but Lesley is far from happy with the new arrangement. Jacko meets someone to make music with - but Lionel strikes a flat note in the arrangements.

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

Minder

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer Hunter

Arthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 1

Angus Deayton is joined by Fred MacAulay, Josie Long, Miles Jupp and Nick Helm for a new series of the panel show where all the rounds are invented by the panellists themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 13 - Going Dental

Susan forsakes Ben's dental conference to work on her novel, while Ben gets more than he bargained for when he seeks a new Harley Street partner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 35 - Troublesome Tractor

Shaun and friends attempt to save a tractor destined for the scrap heap.

Radio 4 6:30pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 1 - Absent Friends

A honeymoon skiing in Norway seems an ideal location for Bob and Thelma to start their married life, far away from Terry's influence. But you never can tell, especially when he is looking after the marital home and has his eye on Susan, Thelma's sister.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 1 - Bliss For Idiots

Ben is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 6 - Special Damages

New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he?

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 30, Episode 10 - Goodnight Sweet Ferret

When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 4, Religious Revival: A dynamic new vicar causes mayhem in the Corner household.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 3 - Community Spirit

The time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow Peril

After a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 2

The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 9

Kathy Burke hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Tim Loughton MP.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2012, Episode 2

Josh Widdicombe introduces top stand-up acts from this year's Edinburgh comedy festival. Josh introduces some of the biggest names in comedy including Mark Watson, Shappi Khorsandi, Marcus Brigstocke and others.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 6 - It Never Rains....

When Del arranges a holiday in the Benidorm sun, he and Rodney are tempted to leave Grandad at home - but he soon has a change of heart and has an extra bed put in their hotel room. All's well in Spain - until the old man is arrested!

U&W channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 1

A young couple has to live in their car for their baby's sake, Claire is 'not drunk enough' and Nan accuses a social worker of stealing her clothes. Also, is Beyoncé "bling bling" or "bing bing"?

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe

The Last Leg

Series 5, Episode 8

Sarah Millican joins Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker for the last show of the current series.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 17, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr and team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are back for a new series of the topical comedy panel show. The teams are joined by celebrity guests Paul Hollywood, Dawn O'Porter, Joe Wilkinson and Rob Beckett.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Let's Play Darts. Gabby Logan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Let's Play Darts

Series 1, Episode 5 - Semi-Final 1

Gabby Logan hosts the first semi-final of this winner-takes-all tournament for Comic Relief.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 4

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Susan Calman

Listomania

Episode 3

Susan Calman challenges James Acaster, Sara Cox, Jocelyn Jee Esien and Miles Jupp with some list-based questions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 2, Episode 4 - Anidara

This week Brian recalls his travels in Anidara, a country where humans are farmed for their meat and experimented upon by strange animals.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Image shows from L to R: Hank Osasuna, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Keith and friends send up a whole host of famous faces, including One Direction, Kim Kardashian and long-time collaborator Holly Willoughby.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Frances Barber, Samantha Spiro, Sharon Horgan. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 2, Episode 2

Jack Whitehall and Sheridan Smith are among the all-star cast undertaking therapy as some of history's most iconic figures, including Sleeping Beauty and Anne Boleyn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 2

When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile Gran is still staying and Dad is horrified at the thought of having a heart-to-heart with her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Nish Kumar. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 12, Episode 2

Nish Kumar is joined by Lewis Macleod, Freya Parker and Jocelyn Jee Esien to look back at a week that featured Jeremy Paxman, Vladimir Putin and terrorists. With a new Lion King musical.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm
50 min
Reality Bites. Image shows from L to R: Emma Willis, Stephen Mulhern, Joel Dommett. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Reality Bites

Episode 5

On the show this week are Katie Price, Ollie Locke, Denise Van Outen and Andrew Maxwell.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

U&W channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Margaret is scared several times, Bernie receives a written warning for breaking the photocopier and Nan mistakes Charles Bronson for Charles Manson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 3

Karen recreates The Apprentice, Ben takes a close interest in Dad's medical tests, Mum thinks Jake's healthy interest in girls is becoming unhealthy, and the ghost of John McEnroe hovers over Dad's Saturday morning game of tennis. Karen decides to sort things out.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 8 - Bees

With Fred MacAulay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 2, Episode 5 - Hermicia

This week Brian talks about the country of Hermicia, which consists of the altruistic Manchevan people and the selfish Cononans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 7, Episode 4

Why has a baby ended up in Hell? Only God has the power to bring people back to life, but can he be persuaded?

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 5, Episode 3 - Non Starter

Sharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hut 33. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Robert Bathurst), Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall (Alex Macqueen), Archie (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: BBC

Hut 33

Series 1, Episode 3 - Careless Talk

There's a security breach at Bletchley Park and everyone in Hut 33 is under suspicion. Joshua has to try and find out who is leaking information out. Surely it's not the attractive Nancy, who just happens to be spending a lot of time chatting to the codebreakers?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 3 - Edinburgh... In Scotland

Twelve weeks in to her pregnancy and, with no contact from Laura, Jamie is getting frustrated. Beth suggests a night out to take his mind off things... but secretly she's just trying to engineer a date.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)

A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.

Comedy Central 11:45pm
45 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.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (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 17, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A compilation edition of the panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Guests include Jo Brand, David O'Doherty, Katherine Ryan, Jerry Springer, Roisin Conaty and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 3

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 1, Episode 4

With Paul Kaye, June Sarpong, Sue Perkins and Peter Serafinowicz.

London Live 12:30am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 8

Joel Dommett yaks Baden Powell and the boy scouts, Diane Morgan talks Florence Nightingale, and Andrew Maxwell on the worst zoo ever.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2012, Episode 2

Josh Widdicombe introduces top stand-up acts from this year's Edinburgh comedy festival. Josh introduces some of the biggest names in comedy including Mark Watson, Shappi Khorsandi, Marcus Brigstocke and others.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am
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 15, Episode 10

Jon, Sean and Jimmy are joined by Susan Calman, Carol Vorderman, Chris Ramsey and Mel Giedroyc.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TV

When Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 1

Angus Deayton is joined by Fred MacAulay, Josie Long, Miles Jupp and Nick Helm for a new series of the panel show where all the rounds are invented by the panellists themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 3 - Edinburgh... In Scotland

Twelve weeks in to her pregnancy and, with no contact from Laura, Jamie is getting frustrated. Beth suggests a night out to take his mind off things... but secretly she's just trying to engineer a date.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 3

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer Hunter

Arthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TV

When Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30am (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 2

The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 8 - Bees

With Fred MacAulay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Jolyon Rubinstein

An Idiot's Guide To Politics

Jolyon Rubinstein investigates Magna Carta and proposes an updated version for the 21st Century.

U&Dave channel logo 3:15am
40 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 9

Kathy Burke hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Tim Loughton MP.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3:45am (repeat)
Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Frances Barber, Samantha Spiro, Sharon Horgan. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 2, Episode 2

Jack Whitehall and Sheridan Smith are among the all-star cast undertaking therapy as some of history's most iconic figures, including Sleeping Beauty and Anne Boleyn.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 4.4, One Gets Better: Just as Victoria thinks her problems with Emily are over, Harriet starts playing up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 2, Episode 2 - Patrick Trumball

Patrick Trumball's strange fascination for thunderstorms, lightening and other epic forces of nature appear to mark him out as an unusual, otherworldly child confirmed by Pickerskill when he discovers that the boy also possesses a perfect photographic memory.

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