British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 11th 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 8 - Happy Returns

After a relaxing Italian break, the Fields are heading back to Barnes. Unfortunately, her habit of collecting items leads to William putting his back out when moving one of her suitcases - with her birthday just days away, what will he and Sonia be able to pull off?

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)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Danger Man

Richard explains the long-lasting influence Ian McKellen has had on his life, and how Ian has always pushed him into adventures from which he would usually run a mile.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 3 - Bob Mortimer interviews Vic Reeves

Bob Mortimer, one half of comedy double act Vic & Bob, talks to the other half, Vic Reeves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 10 - Cementing Relations

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 9 - Diamonds Are A Girl's Worst Enemy

An old adversary's car mysteriously disappears while Terry is minding it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 6

Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlie's joined by comedians Frank Skinner and Josie Long, and Harry Hill's TV Burp writer Daniel Maier.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 13 - Wrapping

The Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.

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 5, Episode 2

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)
Spread A Little Happiness. Copyright: Autolycus Productions

Spread A Little Happiness

Series 2, Episode 6

It's not Hope's birthday, so why is everyone bringing her presents?

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 12 - Chips

Roy comes to visit, and Charlie embarks on a catering venture in hope of making some money.

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 7, Episode 1 - Pardon?

The family suspects that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. They try to find a way to let him know gently.

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 8 - Some Vans Can Make You Deaf

Compo's son Tom sparks off chaos when he tries to find a spare exhaust pipe for his van.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance Competition

Sooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Boswell's Lives. Image shows from L to R: Harold Pinter (Harry Enfield), James Boswell (Miles Jupp), Sigmund Freud (Henry Goodman), Maria Callas (Arabella Weir). Copyright: BBC

Boswell's Lives

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boswell's Life Of Pinter

Boswell meets playwright Harold Pinter but finds himself the victim of a betrayal.

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 9 - Waggoners Roll

Truly and Clegg find themselves searching for Tom's missing, untalented protegee Babs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 10 - Cementing Relations

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Bogey Brothers

A nasty surprise awaits the unruly monsters when their fiendish behaviour becomes too much for the Carlson family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 4 - Living The Dream

When is pyramid selling not pyramid selling? When Ben says so, apparently.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 9 - Valentine's Bean

Bean tries to be romantic but his idea of what that means proves very different to Irma's!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 6

Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Mole

Mr Bean's landlady is hopping mad when she finds mole hills on her lovely croquet lawn.

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 7 - Take Your Partners

Arthur is confused by his children's latest romantic attachments.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 5 - An Embarrassment Of Susans

Ben buys the house next door, thinking it will be a great investment, but when he discovers squatters at the property, he quickly offloads it onto Roger. However, all is not as it seems and he soon regrets the decision. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to find a girlfriend for luckless Michael.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 13 - Wrapping

The Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.

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 12 - Chips

Roy comes to visit, and Charlie embarks on a catering venture in hope of making some money.

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 5 - The Great Race

Terry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap

Inspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...

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 7 - A Brush With The Law

Tracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week

The local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy Traffic

Lee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...

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 7, Episode 1 - Pardon?

The family suspects that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. They try to find a way to let him know gently.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 13 - The Dog Show

It's time for the Annual Dog Show and the Farmer is sure Bitzer has a good chance of winning this year. When things don't quite go as planned, the Farmer comes up with an ingenious idea which might help him win.

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 21, Episode 8 - Some Vans Can Make You Deaf

Compo's son Tom sparks off chaos when he tries to find a spare exhaust pipe for his van.

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

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 2, Episode 1 - Cliffhanger

Frank and Betty take to the clifftops for a picnic.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 10 - All You Can Eat

Having forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!

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

French Fields

Series 1, Episode 1 - Chunnel Vision

After a particularly bad day at work, William's horrified to discover he's forgotten an important dinner meeting - and more shocked still to be offered a high-paying job in France. Hester's more than a little keen, but can the Fields make such a big move so relatively late in life?

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 6 - Ill Met By Candlelight

Daphne receives good news and bad news - for Sam it's bad news and good news.

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 9 - Waggoners Roll

Truly and Clegg find themselves searching for Tom's missing, untalented protegee Babs.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 13 - Roadworks

Mr Bean's tranquillity is shattered by deafening roadworks outside his bedroom window. Threats, sabotage and subterfuge all fail to quell the cacophony until Bean has the ingenious idea of feeding the workmen into peaceful submission. But the silence ends with a bang!

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 7 - The Epidemic

'Chads' are threatening to engulf the camp. In their efforts to hold them back, Barry puts his back out, so Yvonne calls an old partner in and Fred learns things about himself he never knew.

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)
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 3, Episode 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

BBC Two Scotland 5pm (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 6 - Ill Met By Candlelight

Daphne receives good news and bad news - for Sam it's bad news and good news.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy Traffic

Lee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 7 - Time Capsule

Nero and the gang decide to sabotage parents' evening - while Josh and Isaac find out the truth about Josh's missing dad.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 3, Notes from the Underground: Confusion reigns as the British Embassy prepares a report on the local political outlook.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 3 - The Ticket Machine

Mum and Olive decide to become mail-order agents, but grossly misunderstand how profitable it'll be, leaving Stan with a huge debt to pay off. Jack thinks he has the answer in the form of an 'expropriated' ticket machine...

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

Boj

Episode 37 - The Giggly Park Express

With just cardboard boxes and a bit of imagination, Boj and his buddies make a train to take Denzil and his teddies on a trip around the world.

BBC Two Scotland 5:30pm (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 7 - The Epidemic

'Chads' are threatening to engulf the camp. In their efforts to hold them back, Barry puts his back out, so Yvonne calls an old partner in and Fred learns things about himself he never knew.

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

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Danger Man

Richard explains the long-lasting influence Ian McKellen has had on his life, and how Ian has always pushed him into adventures from which he would usually run a mile.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major Star

Melchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...

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 5

When Jacko discovers all his contemporaries are settling down, he's still not convinced he wants to - then Lionel offers him a management course. Family, friends and colleagues believe this is the start of the new regime for him - but Jacko is not ready to go quietly.

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

Minder

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Old School Tie

When an old friend of Terry's escapes from prison, he wants him to help prove his innocence.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlie's joined by comedians Frank Skinner and Josie Long, and Harry Hill's TV Burp writer Daniel Maier.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 6 - And Other Animals

Michael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 33 - Camping Chaos

The lives of the sheep are disrupted when an unfriendly camper puts up his tent in their field.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 40 - Save The Tree

The sheep's beloved tree is in danger of being cut down for firewood.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 4 - Vic Reeves interviews Olivia Colman

Vic Reeves, one half of comedy double act Vic & Bob, talks to three-time Bafta Award-winning actress Olivia Colman.

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 5 - The Great Race

Terry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.

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 7 - The Art Of Being Susan

Susan is invited to dinner by a wealthy art collector. Her mother is gathering a collection of her own, and Roger is summoning up the courage to pop the question to Abi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 10 - Cementing Relations

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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 4 - Howard And The Great Outdoors

Hobbo and his 'team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:25pm (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 41, Episode 2

Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 6

Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 2 - Three Dinners

Debs invites Tim to dinner in the hope of quelling Ellie's infatuation with him. Meanwhile, Ed's past catches up with him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 3 - Let's Do It

Things are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 9

Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah are the guests booked this week.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour. John Bishop

John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour

TV broadcast of John Bishop's 2011 stand-up show, filmed at Liverpool's Echo Arena on the last night of his sell-out tour.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 11 - Jumpers

With Ross Noble, Julian Clary and Bill Bailey.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Terry Alderton, Adam Hills, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 2

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Whitehall and Roisin Conaty, while Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Rudy (Joe Gilgun), Jess (Karla Crome), Alex (Matt Stokoe), Abby (Natasha O'Keeffe), Finn (Nathan McMullen). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 5, Episode 3

Finn finds himself in a rather awkward position with Greg, whilst Abby is convinced that Laura is her soulmate. One half of Rudy, meanwhile, meets Sam.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 6

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 2

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 3 - Bob Mortimer interviews Vic Reeves

Bob Mortimer, one half of comedy double act Vic & Bob, talks to the other half, Vic Reeves.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Episode 1 - The Diet

Damien is hesitant to start a weekly column for Waitsbury's supermarket, but when his partner Anthony decides to take up a new spin on the 'cabbage soup' diet involving copious quantities of courgettes, Damien takes the job to rail against fad diets. Damien also has to bake a birthday cake for his builder Mr. Mullaney.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 3 - A Beautiful Mind

Jeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 3, Episode 4 - Arthur Goes Camping

Arthur's preparations for a camping trip with the scouts take a typically circuitous route involving visits to a number of drinking establishments. The trip eventually gets under way, but will Arthur be able to survive the wilderness?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, Tom Wrigglesworth, Alan Davies, Jonathan Ross, Lucy Beaumont

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 10

Meandering chat with Alan Davies and guests Jonathan Ross, Germaine Greer, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Beaumont. 'Goat punching' is just one of their mad subjects!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - Nether Zone

It's the day of Mark's baby's christening and he arranges to pick up Jeremy, the baby's godfather, from Zahra's flat on his way to the church. But unfortunately the lads get locked in the hallway.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown. Hannah Gadsby. Copyright: BBC

Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown

Episode 2 - The Arnolfini Portrait

Hannah Gadsby explains what makes the Arnolfini Portrait, painted in 1434, so important in the canon of art history.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 3, Episode 6 - Ireland

Giles goes to Ireland to look up an old flame, stuff a big fish and tussle with a ghillie.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 3, Episode 4 - Space

Tim broadcasts from a space simulator in St Albans while grappling with the concept of space. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden.

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 7 - A Brush With The Law

Tracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (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 2

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Steve Jones, David O'Doherty, Deborah Meaden and Seann Walsh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Brothers Faversham, Episode 3 - Leonidas

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Leonidas, Victorian Britain's most reckless explorer and the third born of the Faversham Brothers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

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 4, Episode 4

With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.

U&Drama channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

Comedy Central Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 6

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
I Live With Models. Image shows from L to R: Enrique (Eric Aragon), Scarlet (Brianne Howey), Tommy (David Hoffman), Anna (Rebecca Reid). Copyright: Roughcut Television

I Live With Models

Series 1, Episode 3 - Pool Buddies

When Tommy's best friend Seth dumps him as a pool partner, Enrique tries to help him win the tournament. Scarlet plans to meet an unorthodox photographer, but goes to the wrong address. And Anna can't wait for her birthday present from her rich boyfriend.

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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 6

Pop star Paloma Faith, dance star Louie Spence, Top Gear host James May and Inbetweeners star James Buckley star on tonight's edition of the surreal panel game.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 1, Episode 8

With Simon Amstell, Ralf Little, Iain Lee and Property Ladder presenter Sarah Beeny.

U&Drama channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

ITV Encore 12:45am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

London Live 1am (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.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Ellen (Laura Aikman). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 3, Episode 1

We re-join Bluestone 42 after an IED explosion has hit their transport... not all of them come out of the vehicle unscathed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlie's joined by comedians Frank Skinner and Josie Long, and Harry Hill's TV Burp writer Daniel Maier.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Northern Lights. Image shows from L to R: Howie (Mark Benton), Colin (Robson Green). Copyright: Granada Television

Northern Lights

Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 2

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Whitehall and Roisin Conaty, while Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Christmas Special

Bob Mortimer hosts this Christmassy edition. Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on the teams are Spice Girl Melanie C, DJ Fresh, actor Russell Tovey and comedian Joey Page.

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French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 1

The anarchic, award-winning pop quiz returns for its 27th series with team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus, guest host John Hannah, and panellists Basement Jaxx, Aluna George and comedian James Acaster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (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 6

Pop star Paloma Faith, dance star Louie Spence, Top Gear host James May and Inbetweeners star James Buckley star on tonight's edition of the surreal panel game.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Keith Allen), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 5

Andy's desperate for cash to pay his rent, so when he hears his estranged Uncle Frank is dying, he thinks it's his chance to get written in to his will. Without Sam's knowledge, Andy takes Errol to Frank's cabin for an unforgettable family reunion.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (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 2

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 7

Simon Evans helps out Dara O'Briain on the penultimate episode of the brain-teasing series. However, it's a case of the blind leading the blind tonight, as the first fiendish challenge is one that requires being blindfolded.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 3, Notes from the Underground: Confusion reigns as the British Embassy prepares a report on the local political outlook.

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

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Danger Man

Richard explains the long-lasting influence Ian McKellen has had on his life, and how Ian has always pushed him into adventures from which he would usually run a mile.

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