British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 6th 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 5 - Takes Two To Tango

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

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)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Living With The Enemy

Episode 4: Gyles is desperate to curry favour and maybe make some money. Enter Nick to save the day.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 10 - The Spider

Bitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Got To Be Stopped

Distraught at the departure of her husband on a Foreign Office posting to Romania, Vera hatches several intricate plots with Ginny and Lionel Fox to detain him at Sizzlinghurst.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (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 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Jewel Robbery

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

The Foolproof Fool: Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 4, Episode 3 - Meeting Twenty-One

Featuring the film director Gareth Edwards, stand-up Robin Ince and New Scientist editor Roger Highfield.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And Down

The Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.

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

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)
Scissors

The Cavity Within

Episode 2: Marty settles into the newly privatised dental practice, but where are all the patients?

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 9 - Rabbit

Charlie, Alison and Ben try to come up with a plan to make enough money for a trip to the cinema. When they see a rabbit running across the local golf course, Charlie thinks he's found the perfect solution.

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 5 - Alistair's Engagement

Alistair makes a surprising announcement - he's got engaged!

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 21, Episode 2 - Under The Rug

Clegg knows there is trouble ahead when Howard tells him to expect a postal delivery that he doesn't want Pearl to know about.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 14 - Cow Capers

Richard has high hopes of a promotion when he's asked to help out on a local farm. But when Sooty, Sweep and Soo go along to assist, they land him right in it. Guest starring Stu Francis.

Sky Arts 2 11:30am (repeat)
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Special

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Special

TV special featuring interviews with the cast of the film The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 3

Nobby and Julie head outside to clean the windows, whilst Shiv tries to hypnotise Nita.

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 3 - Magic And The Morris Minor

Compo, Clegg and Truly happen upon a couple whose car has got stuck in a remote field.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Jewel Robbery

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Dust Bag Love

When the monsters scare off a cleaner, Kate reaches breaking point; either they clean up their own mess or get out. Eddie is desperate to tidy the house before she gets back but the monsters have other ideas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25pm (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.

CITV 12:30pm (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!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

The Foolproof Fool: Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.

CITV 12:45pm (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.

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 6 - Accidental Fishing

Arthur and Trevor's fishing trip is ruined by a clairvoyant's prediction of an accident involving water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05pm (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?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And Down

The Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.

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 9 - Rabbit

Charlie, Alison and Ben try to come up with a plan to make enough money for a trip to the cinema. When they see a rabbit running across the local golf course, Charlie thinks he's found the perfect solution.

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 2 - Heart To Heart

Bob returns home from his honeymoon with a broken leg after falling down the aircraft steps! When Terry comes round and starts being even moodier than usual and starts asking deep and meaningful questions about life, it can only mean one thing... he's in love!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45pm (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.

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 4 - Absent Friends

A spate of burglaries throws suspicion on Sharon and Tracey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25pm (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.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Speech

Desmond is away at a conference, but his speech has gone awol.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 10 - The Spider

Bitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (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 5 - Alistair's Engagement

Alistair makes a surprising announcement - he's got engaged!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50pm (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 2 - Under The Rug

Clegg knows there is trouble ahead when Howard tells him to expect a postal delivery that he doesn't want Pearl to know about.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 7 - Litterbugs

Bean is furious with the untidy state of the streets and all the people who drop litter so he goes on a one-man mission to clean up the town.

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 6 - Caught In The Act

Stress hits the Fields' household when Peter's parents announce that they are coming to stay. Not even Sonia can escape their boring presence!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (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 3 - Magic And The Morris Minor

Compo, Clegg and Truly happen upon a couple whose car has got stuck in a remote field.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 10 - Ray Of Sunshine

Mr Bean is in pursuit of sunshine but only manages to cause chaos on the beach!

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

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy

Rigsby returns from a Spanish holiday to find Alan has let out the two spare rooms: he's delighted that Miss Jones has returned, but likely to be less than enthusiastic about a single mother and her baby - especially if the father is who he believes.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Speech

Desmond is away at a conference, but his speech has gone awol.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 2, Episode 6

The team captains are joined by stars of Sam and Mark's Big Friday Wind-Up, Sam and Mark, CBBC'S Dodge T Dog, and Dominique Moore from DNN and Horrible Histories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 2

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (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.

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

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Prize

When Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?

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

Boj

Episode 34 - Still As Statues

Boj finds Mia upset because her paintings of the Twitchlets are ruined - they were meant to be a birthday present for her mum. Can Boj help Mia to make a new present?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Living With The Enemy

Episode 4: Gyles is desperate to curry favour and maybe make some money. Enter Nick to save the day.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 20

Rapids Johnson dons his bear disguise in search of the Lesser Spotted Copying Bear, Gail Force sings her heart out when she meets a school choir, and the Lost Pirate walks the plank with his faithful parrot Captain Crackers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:50pm (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&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 2

Jacko tries to do right by a customer and incurs Lionel's wrath. Sandra continues to refuse his advances, but is upset when he accompanies a mysterious redhead to a party.

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

Minder

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Nice Little Wine

Things turn sour for Arthur when his bargain wine supplier is mugged and he becomes the prime suspect.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 4, Episode 3 - Meeting Twenty-One

Featuring the film director Gareth Edwards, stand-up Robin Ince and New Scientist editor Roger Highfield.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (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, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We Bring

Christmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Nearlyweds. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Cai O'Leary), Nia (Lisa Jên Brown). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

The Nearlyweds

Radio Wales sitcom pilot about a happy couple who would probably get married if only their families did not keep getting in the way.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 86, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Bob Mills and Camilla Long to discuss the week's news, which included speculation about Vladimir Putin.

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 2 - Heart To Heart

Bob returns home from his honeymoon with a broken leg after falling down the aircraft steps! When Terry comes round and starts being even moodier than usual and starts asking deep and meaningful questions about life, it can only mean one thing... he's in love!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Jewel Robbery

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 31, Episode 1 - Behind Every Bush There Is Not Necessarily A Howard

Hobbo enlists the services of his 'team' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

The Foolproof Fool: Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 3

Another celebration of parental incompetence as Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 4

Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Highlights Special

Frank Skinner hosts a compilation of the best moments in this season of the comedy panel show, including new unseen footage.

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

The New Statesman

Series 3, Episode 5 - Natural Selection

Alan's outraged to discover a common upstart builder has designs on his constituency. With the Budget drawing near, an opportunity arises to reaffirm his position in Haltemprice and do Piers a small favour in the process.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Kathy Burke sitcom.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
East Is East. Copyright: Film4

East Is East

Comedy drama about a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife, is trying to run a fish-and-chip shop while coping with their 7 children.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the sitcom starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 3 - Camping

In a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Image shows from L to R: Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason

Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Episode 5

Stella is ready to make amends with Michael, until, that is, she uncovers more secrets and lies. Elsewhere in Pontyberry, Dai Davies hits the campaign trail.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 3, Episode 6 - Profit Of Boom

Bored by the swift cooling of East-West relations, a KGB and an MI5 agent approach Alan with the job of rekindling the Cold War.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Jack Dee, Milton Jones. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton Jones

Jack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

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

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 2, Episode 3 - Henry & Dido

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

TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 30

Ian Stone returns with more football chat. With Dom & Tom and Jo Caulfield.

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

Let's Play Darts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Semi-Final 2

Gabby Logan hosts the second 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 5

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Got To Be Stopped

Distraught at the departure of her husband on a Foreign Office posting to Romania, Vera hatches several intricate plots with Ginny and Lionel Fox to detain him at Sizzlinghurst.

Comedy Central 10:15pm (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.

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

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 5

Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Rory Bremner has the help of Andy Parsons and Greg Proops.

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

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 2, Episode 4 - Baseball

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Simon Munnery

The League Against Tedium

Episode 4

Episode 4: What happens to Oscar Wilde in customs? Cryptic blend of odd comedy and smooth music, with Simon Munnery.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 16, Comic Relief Special

A week before Comic Relief night, a host of celebrities join Graham to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic fundraiser. With guests Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Jennifer Saunders, David Walliams, Jack Dee and Johnny Vegas.

Comedy Central 10:45pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 3 - Birmingham

Tonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.

London Live 11pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

A selection of five episodes of the all-women sketch show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip, Episode 2 - L'Enclume

Steve and Rob enjoy a taster menu at L'Enclume in Cartmel.

U&Dave channel logo 11:05pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 9 - Bats

With Josie Lawrence, John Sessions and Rich Hall.

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 4 - Absent Friends

A spate of burglaries throws suspicion on Sharon and Tracey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (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 7, Episode 4

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Matt Dawson, Mel Giedroyc, Josh Widdicombe and Dermot O'Leary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 6: Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (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 4

The teams are joined by guests Mel Giedroyc, Johnny Vegas, Aisling Bea and Kym Marsh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Self-Storage. Copyright: BBC

Self-Storage

Series 1, Episode 6 - Leaving

Dave is finally moving out of The Storage Garden. But Geoff and Ron are determined to make him stay, and brother-in-law Mickey is clearly less keen on Dave moving in than Judy is.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (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.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (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.

ITV Encore 12:05am (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am (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 4, Episode 1

With guests Fern Britton, Richard E Grant, Martin Clunes and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Dr Terrible's House Of Horrible. Dr Terrible (Steve Coogan)

Dr Terrible's House Of Horrible

Series of chilling comedy tales paying homage to classic British horror films, starring Steve Coogan.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 4

Sam ropes Andy into chaperoning Errol's Halloween school dance. The family makes a joint oath to stay out of trouble.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (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 - Jimmy, Sean & Jon's Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for a compilation show of their best bits from the last series. Guests include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jerry Springer, Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc, Lethal Bizzle, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 1

There's more grim humour among the bedpans as a new shift unfolds on B4. Kim has an unknown female admission to occupy her, Den has Hilary to cope with, and Pippa has a ward round. Mrs Fyvie, a new patient, is admitted but it's her daughter, Beedy, who requires more attention than her mother.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1am (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 3

Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting with Kate. Having now got over the shock of Chantelle's pregnancy, Janice begins to bond with her daughter. Geoff and his mother do a duet at the karaoke.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 4, Episode 3 - Meeting Twenty-One

Featuring the film director Gareth Edwards, stand-up Robin Ince and New Scientist editor Roger Highfield.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip, Episode 2 - L'Enclume

Steve and Rob enjoy a taster menu at L'Enclume in Cartmel.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before. Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick. Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 5

Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Rory Bremner has the help of Andy Parsons and Greg Proops.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

Comedy Central 2:15am
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 3, Episode 18

Mick Ferry has been accidentally racist, Mark Olver talks the West Country accent, Nick Dixon is omnipotent, and Zoe Lyons isn't one for dinner parties.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Dr Terrible's House Of Horrible. Dr Terrible (Steve Coogan)

Dr Terrible's House Of Horrible

Series of chilling comedy tales paying homage to classic British horror films, starring Steve Coogan.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 5

Hari Kondabolu gives his all-American views on British food; Jigsaw's Nat and Dan try to fulfil a dying man's wish; and Joe Wilkinson finds himself in an awkward situation at the hospital.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 5

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.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

U&Dave channel logo 3:05am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 4

Brains and brawn go head to head once again as Dara O'Briain presents the light-hearted science show. Taking up Dara's problem-solving challenge here is Andi Osho.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Jack Dee, Milton Jones. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton Jones

Jack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 2

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Living With The Enemy

Episode 4: Gyles is desperate to curry favour and maybe make some money. Enter Nick to save the day.

BBC Two 5:55am (repeat)
Lucky Jim. James Dixon (Ian Carmichael)

Lucky Jim

Ian Carmichael stars in a humorous romp based on the novel by Kingsley Amis about an unlucky lecturer.

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