British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 12th March 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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?

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 3 - Timothy Spoontz

When the new progressive headmaster Mike Poulson Jabby decides to impose an austerity drive, the quality of the school's food is compromised, but the inventive agricultural talents of young boarder Timothy Spoontz provide a solution.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (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 8am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 7 - Separation Order

Can Roger overcome a conflict of interests when his girlfriend asks for legal advice?

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 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 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 5, A Drop of the Soft Stuff: The facts-of-life conversation is enough to drive Henry to drink.

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

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Humphrey Ker and Milton Jones try to beat each other at their own games.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 14 - Gone

The Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.

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 3

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 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 5 - Haunting

Vicky has invested in a top of the range kitchen blender and Matt feels compelled to put its claim to blend anything to the test.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:45am (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Jordan Brown), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Castle

Dani inherits a castle in Ireland from a long-lost aunt, but gets more than she bargained for when she arrives.

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 2 - An Old Flame?

Lionel's jealousy is aroused when an old flame from Jean's past gets in touch with her. But Jean cannot resist the invitation to dine with a boyfriend of so many years ago.

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 10 - I Didn't Know Barry Could Play

Clegg and Truly collect Babs's music from the station.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 18 - Fireworks

Its fireworks night at the park, but Sooty, Sweep and Soo can't afford to go. Sooty decides to sell Curry soup and things soon hot up.

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 22, Episode 1 - Getting Barry's Goat

Tom causes chaos when he leaves something personal in Barry's garage.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 3, Episode 5 - Robbie Savage

More top line entertainment from the pooch with pedigree, including the tension-fuelled game of strategy, What's In 'Em?. Hacker tackles Robbie Savage with some footie banter.

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

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 7 - Separation Order

Can Roger overcome a conflict of interests when his girlfriend asks for legal advice?

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

CITV 12:30pm (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!

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 5, A Drop of the Soft Stuff: The facts-of-life conversation is enough to drive Henry to drink.

CITV 12:45pm (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!

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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 6

Sandra is leaving the company and Lionel senses that her hasty departure is caused by Jacko. He advertises her job and Jacko has to move fast to reverse the situation - then he is side-tracked by a chance meeting with Lesley.

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 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.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 14 - Gone

The Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Jordan Brown), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Castle

Dani inherits a castle in Ireland from a long-lost aunt, but gets more than she bargained for when she arrives.

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 6 - Some Day We'll Laugh About This

When Bob and Thelma go away for a weekend of skiing, Bob leave Terry in charge of their new home with a list of DIY jobs to complete! Thelma is unaware of the plan until her mother catches Terry at the house and her news puts a damper on the holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45pm (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 9 - Heartaches

It is Gary and Phoebe's wedding day. Will Gary make it on time? Will he be there at all?

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 8 - Mind Over Matter

Dorien's hypnotises Sharon to help her to overcome her arachnophobia. This causes mayhem.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25pm (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 10 - Careless Talk...

Gary is rapidly running out of money, and Ron has lost the will to print it.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's Away

A huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 14 - Missing Piece

Shaun comes across a discarded jigsaw puzzle and calls on the flock to help him put it together. When Bitzer discovers the final piece is missing they decide they must do whatever it takes to solve the puzzle.

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 7, Episode 2 - An Old Flame?

Lionel's jealousy is aroused when an old flame from Jean's past gets in touch with her. But Jean cannot resist the invitation to dine with a boyfriend of so many years ago.

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

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 2, Episode 2 - The RAF Reunion

A forthcoming RAF reunion causes Frank to have difficulties sleeping.

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 10 - I Didn't Know Barry Could Play

Clegg and Truly collect Babs's music from the station.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat Pack

Mr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!

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 2 - William The Conquered

Despite already living 300 miles from her parents in Cockermouth, Emma doesn't take kindly to the news that her childhood home is to be sold. As William and Hester to and fro over such a life-changing decision, estate agent Chantal calls with a suggestion: renting is far less final a move.

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 3, Episode 1 - Four's A Crowd

Despite the Major's departure under a cloud, Daphne finds it hard to accept Sam as a silver lining.

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 22, Episode 1 - Getting Barry's Goat

Tom causes chaos when he leaves something personal in Barry's garage.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Sofa

The sofa's springs explode under Mr Bean. Can he afford to buy a new sofa? Or will relaxing in front of the telly be a thing of the past?

BBC Two 4:45pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 1 - Together Again

It is 1960 - the new season at Maplin's Holiday Camp is about to commence. The staff arrive by train to prepare the camp for the holiday-makers.

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

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python

Miss Jones raises supsicions about new tenant Madeline. Rigsby's not too bothered about her brand of "modern interpretive dancing", but isn't that keen on her partner...

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 11 - When The Cat's Away

A huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 4.5, Not a Leg To Stand On: A broken leg makes Anna an unwilling recipient of sister Victoria's bedside manner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 3

Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.

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 5 - The Football Match

The depot establishes a football team, and with the promise of £5 for each player should they win their upcoming match, Stan's keen to join - even with Blakey as trainer. But when the star player is injured, they face a much bigger challenge than imagined!

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

Boj

Episode 38 - Picky Eater

Boj and Mia are invited to Rupa's for pizza, but Mia doesn't like eating mixed-up food. Can Boj help Mia enjoy dinner at the Nibblits's house with the mix-it-up song?

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 3 - Timothy Spoontz

When the new progressive headmaster Mike Poulson Jabby decides to impose an austerity drive, the quality of the school's food is compromised, but the inventive agricultural talents of young boarder Timothy Spoontz provide a solution.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:50pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

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 6

Sandra is leaving the company and Lionel senses that her hasty departure is caused by Jacko. He advertises her job and Jacko has to move fast to reverse the situation - then he is side-tracked by a chance meeting with Lesley.

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

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Humphrey Ker and Milton Jones try to beat each other at their own games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

The 2005 Specials, Christmas Special - ...And I'll Cry If I Want To

This year's Harper family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 25 - Shaun The Farmer

While Bitzer plays nurse to the Farmer, who is sick in bed, Shaun tries unsuccessfully to perform the daily chores around the farm.

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 6

Featuring Hal Cruttenden, Henning Wehn, Roisin Conaty and Christian Schulte-Loh.

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 6 - Some Day We'll Laugh About This

When Bob and Thelma go away for a weekend of skiing, Bob leave Terry in charge of their new home with a list of DIY jobs to complete! Thelma is unaware of the plan until her mother catches Terry at the house and her news puts a damper on the holiday.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm
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 41, Episode 3

Rhod Gilbert hosts tonight's edition of satirical panel game. Featuring guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Louise Bagshawe MP.

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

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 7 - Separation Order

Can Roger overcome a conflict of interests when his girlfriend asks for legal advice?

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 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come Off

Glenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 5, A Drop of the Soft Stuff: The facts-of-life conversation is enough to drive Henry to drink.

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 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...

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 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?

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 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

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 3

The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.

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 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.

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 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

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

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Bernie welcomes a new co-worker, an American girl explains a meaningful conversation with a man and the scared woman is scared again.

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 5

Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jo Brand, Ronan Keating, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and James Acaster.

Comedy Central 10pm (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.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: House Of Tomorrow / Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Series 3, Highlights Special - Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe Extra

A look at the best bits of the latest series - with quite a lot of new bits too.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Susan Calman

Listomania

Episode 4

The guests are stand-up comics Richard Herring, Lucy Beaumont, Alun Cochrane and Nat Luurtsema.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (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.

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 6

The fast-paced sketch show in which Keith Lemon affectionately spoofs the world of TV, Film and famous faces continues.

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 3

Featuring appearances from Lucille Ball, Bonnie Parker, Mrs Noah, Pocahontas and Mary Magdalene.

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 4

Dad is suffering from a terrible hangover, and it seems worse as he struggles against the issues of his family.

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

Newsjack

Series 12, Episode 3

Nish Kumar is joined by Lolly Adefope, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Robin Clyfan in a week when a dog was poisoned, Jeremy Clarkson was in trouble, and David Cameron was trying to get out of the TV election debates.

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 6

Stephen Mulhern hosts another episode of the panel show focusing on the world of reality television. Emma is joined by Bobby Mair and Made In Chelsea's Mark-Francis Vandelli, and Joel by Kerry Katona and Dragon Peter Jones.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Paul and Sam discover that their geography is a bit rusty, Nan is excited about Meals On Wheels and Carole is annoyed by vegetarians, mime artists and windscreen washers.

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 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 6 - Antidotes

With Howard Goodall, Jo Brand and Danny Baker.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 2, Episode 6 - Kognitia

Brian looks back at his adventures in Kognitia, where people like to easily forget anything bad and people who cannot forget at will are considered "impaired".

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 5

Satan has become a one-man adoption agency while his chief demon is reading Penelope Leach. But can Satan place the baby with a good family?

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 8 - Mind Over Matter

Dorien's hypnotises Sharon to help her to overcome her arachnophobia. This causes mayhem.

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 4 - Don't Bet On It

Hut 33 must play the local prisoners of war at football... the only problem is the hut don't have a full team.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (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 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

London Live 11:35pm (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.

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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 4 - Man Of The Moment

Jamie's and Laura's parents meet for lunch to discuss the future of their families. Laura and Jamie are rightly apprehensive about a family summit, but even they couldn't have foreseen how badly it would go.

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 8

Joining David's team this week are comedian John Bishop and star of Gavin And Stacey, Joanna Page. With Lee are EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and comic actor Chris Addison.

Comedy Central 11:45pm (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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, Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts the topical comedy panel show, with team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock. The teams are joined by guests Dr Christian Jessen, Lethal Bizzle, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

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.

London Live Midnight (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 5 - Drunk Minister

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.

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

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Episode 1

With Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball, Samantha Beckinsale and Richard E. Grant.

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, Special - Big Brother 6 Special

Featuring panellists Jeremy Edwards and Liza Tarbuck.

London Live 12:30am (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 6 - Alex and the Interpreter

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 Three 12:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 2

Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...

BBC Four 12:35am (repeat)
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.

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.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (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 1

More from the irreverent, irrelevant and revealing weekly topical panel show. The guests are Jack Dee, David O'Doherty, Steve Jones and Jamelia.

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Summer Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Mimsie (Jacqueline Daryl), Cyril (Melvyn Hayes), Angie (Pamela Hart), Edwin (Jeremy Bulloch), Sandy (Una Stubbs), Don (Cliff Richard), Barbara (Lauri Peters)

Summer Holiday

1963 musical comedy starring Cliff Richard on a road trip in a London bus.

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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 5 - Ten

Tony desperately tries to impress Deborah's mother.

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

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Humphrey Ker and Milton Jones try to beat each other at their own games.

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Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 5

A pub quiz at the hotel reveals The Oracle's competitive side. Kate discusses her marriage problems with Madge. Donald tries to salvage Troy and Gavin's relationship.

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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 4 - Man Of The Moment

Jamie's and Laura's parents meet for lunch to discuss the future of their families. Laura and Jamie are rightly apprehensive about a family summit, but even they couldn't have foreseen how badly it would go.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 6

The Oracle confesses to his mum that he feels the time has come to stop going on holiday with her, and Martin tells Kate that he was actually pleased she slept with Mateo. Meanwhile, the Garveys celebrate winning the quiz at the beach.

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

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Episode 1

With Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball, Samantha Beckinsale and Richard E. Grant.

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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 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

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Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 3

The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.

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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 5 - Ten

Tony desperately tries to impress Deborah's mother.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
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QI

Series A, Episode 6 - Antidotes

With Howard Goodall, Jo Brand and Danny Baker.

U&Dave channel logo 3:15am
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 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3:30am (repeat)
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Psychobitches

Series 2, Episode 3

Featuring appearances from Lucille Ball, Bonnie Parker, Mrs Noah, Pocahontas and Mary Magdalene.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 4.5, Not a Leg To Stand On: A broken leg makes Anna an unwilling recipient of sister Victoria's bedside manner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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The Pickerskill Reports

Series 2, Episode 3 - Timothy Spoontz

When the new progressive headmaster Mike Poulson Jabby decides to impose an austerity drive, the quality of the school's food is compromised, but the inventive agricultural talents of young boarder Timothy Spoontz provide a solution.

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