British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 10th April 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine

Health and fitness are the new buzzwords in the house, and Rigsby's keenness to portray himself as in prime condition lead him to challenging Philip to a boxing match. The winner may just prove to be a surprise to all.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 1, Episode 4

Harry goes to collect the rent on a property he owns and is surprised to find out that the cast of Popstars: The Rivals have started living there. Plus, Harry takes a look at the kinds of magazines that seem to only exist in soaps.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 3

Maria, her parents, Richard, Ruby and Paul all prepare for Piglet's naming ceremony.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, John Finnemore, Simon Kane, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 2, Episode 5

This week sees some moth-based lunacy, and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, "awesome".

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 18 - The Greyhound Track

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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 5 - Car Lot Baggers

When an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 2: Days out and big business inspire comedy characters galore.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 1, Episode 2

Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook join Miles Jupp to take part in the radio show which sets out to see how well panellists know those closest to them.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (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 9:25am (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 2, Episode 8 - Gumball

When Ben gets his hand stuck in a gumball machine, a chain of events is unleashed that finishes with Charlie appearing in a talent show and Kevin fighting the long arm of the law.

CITV 10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 36 - Scaredy Bean

A trip to the cinema makes Mr Bean's imagination play tricks on him.

CITV 10:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 6, Episode 6

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.

CITV 11:30am (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 10 - The Exciting Life of Jaz

Jaz wishes she had a more exciting life - but she doesn't expect Gene to make her life into a reality show with her as the star!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Home Is The Hero

Terry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!

CITV 12pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

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 18 - The Greyhound Track

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 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Play It Cool

Episode 2: Days out and big business inspire comedy characters galore.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

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 5, Episode 6

Jacko loses his home and his job, and things look so desperate that for a moment an offer from Elmo of free board and lodging above the wine bar looks tempting. But only for a moment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (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 2, Episode 8 - Gumball

When Ben gets his hand stuck in a gumball machine, a chain of events is unleashed that finishes with Charlie appearing in a talent show and Kevin fighting the long arm of the law.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (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.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 1, Episode 2

Julia Sutherland puts Jo Caulfield, Gareth Waugh, Tiff Stevenson and Jason Cook to the test, live at the Stand Comedy Club. The audience and Julia have the power to decide who is good, bad or unexpected.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 1

Daddy is taken to hospital - quite inconvenient on the evening of Hyacinth's latest candle-lit supper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 24, Episode 3 - A Pickup Of The Later Ming Dynasty

Marina goes to buy a hairnet but returns with a piece of life-saving equipment.

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 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

After seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.

The Africa Channel 2:25pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Head Hunter

Shirley is head-hunted to assist with training at a top Mayfair salon. However, it soon appears that her charismatic female boss has an ulterior motive for getting Shirley out of Peckham for a while!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Episode 7.5: Vera joins Irene's son to undertake a life-threatening undercover operation for MI6.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman Clegg

Clegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 9 - Prize Possession

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (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?

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Whisky Priest

After being told of Italian terrorists being found with British government-produced arms, Jim feels compelled to inform the PM and demand an inquiry. This is just the kind of matter, however, that the PM is particularly keen to stay ignorant of.

CITV 3:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 26 - Wanted

Bean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 5

This episode's jokers are St Margaret's against Bournemouth Park.

BBC Two Scotland 3:35pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 3, Episode 2 - Coffee Morning

Captain Peacock decides to crack down on tea-break abuse, and - with Rumbold's support - begins logging all tea, toilet, lunch and other refreshment breaks. The staff are outraged and begin industrial action.

BBC Two 3:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 3, Episode 2 - Coffee Morning

Captain Peacock decides to crack down on tea-break abuse, and - with Rumbold's support - begins logging all tea, toilet, lunch and other refreshment breaks. The staff are outraged and begin industrial action.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 1, Episode 2

Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook join Miles Jupp to take part in the radio show which sets out to see how well panellists know those closest to them.

BBC Two Scotland 4:05pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Policeman Cometh

In a change of strategy from London, a French-speaker is sent, disguised as a policeman. René has far more to worry about; he and Hans have been tasked with borrowing Gruber's armoured car in order to blow up a train!

BBC Two 4:10pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Policeman Cometh

In a change of strategy from London, a French-speaker is sent, disguised as a policeman. René has far more to worry about; he and Hans have been tasked with borrowing Gruber's armoured car in order to blow up a train!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night At The Opera

A sudden passion for opera grips both Simon and Oliver - if it gets either one of them to Edinburgh for a weekend with Veronica it will be worth it. But will she agree to go?

BBC Two Scotland 4:35pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Wind Of Change

In the last episode in the series, as the end of the season at Maplin's approaches, the staff discuss their plans for the future.

BBC Two 4:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Wind Of Change

In the last episode in the series, as the end of the season at Maplin's approaches, the staff discuss their plans for the future.

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

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses

Miss Jones has become engaged to a librarian and looks set to move out - Rigsby is distraught but determined that no other man should have her. Alan, meanwhile, is already assessing suitable candidates to take on her room!

The Africa Channel 4:55pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Head Hunter

Shirley is head-hunted to assist with training at a top Mayfair salon. However, it soon appears that her charismatic female boss has an ulterior motive for getting Shirley out of Peckham for a while!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 3

Maria, her parents, Richard, Ruby and Paul all prepare for Piglet's naming ceremony.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:05pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 15 - A Duck For Launch

Whilst Denise Laroque hides in his cellar, Michelle orders René to despatch the long-distance duck to England, with microfilm attached. Meanwhile, Flick and Von Smallhausen are on the hunt for the missing money.

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

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 10 - The New Uniforms

Stan and Jack try the new uniforms out, but they have an unforeseen effect on the opposite sex.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, John Finnemore, Simon Kane, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 2, Episode 5

This week sees some moth-based lunacy, and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, "awesome".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 16 - The Exploding Bedpan

Monsieur Alfonse suffers a heart attack in Flick's lair, whilst under interrogation regarding the stolen money - naturally, Michelle has a plan to liberate him before he spills the beans.

ITV Encore 5:50pm (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 1

Roger's dreams of an easy win at today's cricket match begin badly when his Volvo won't start. Kevin comes to his rescue in his battered Renault, but he brings Maggie with him. This is the first time that Roger and Mim have met her and they're gobsmacked!

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 5, Episode 6

Jacko loses his home and his job, and things look so desperate that for a moment an offer from Elmo of free board and lodging above the wine bar looks tempting. But only for a moment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 2, Episode 1 - The Other Mother

After finally getting his brother to move out Ed's free-spirited mum Rose comes to stay. Meanwhile at the Masons' Ellie decides it's time to shack up with boyfriend Tim having had enough of living under her mum's dictatorship; and following Rose's advice, Emma and Clive create a bucket list with not the greatest results.

ITV Encore 6:25pm (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 2

Maggie and Mim get on like a house on fire and it looks like the start of a great new friendship. Maggie has other things to contend with, however, as Dennis - the team 'wolf in wimp's clothing' - tries his hand at chatting her up...

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 2, Episode 3

Comedian Lloyd Langford and presenter Lisa Rogers join Tom Price to take a comical look at the news from Wales and beyond. This week, Rhondda's getting a tunnel (maybe), Barry Island is gay, and there's a uniquely Welsh rendition of American Pie...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 14, Episode 1

The Great British Bake Off is full of innuendo, Ed Miliband gets down with the kids on Radio 1, and Jeremy Clarkson phones up a boxing gym to get some tips.

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 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night In

Terry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A repeat run of the entire second series of the comic historical saga.

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 18 - The Greyhound Track

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 Three 7:05pm (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 1

Daddy is taken to hospital - quite inconvenient on the evening of Hyacinth's latest candle-lit supper.

BBC Three 7:30pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 2: Days out and big business inspire comedy characters galore.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Ali G In Da USAiii. Sacha Baron Cohen. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Ali G In Da USAiii

A selection of three episodes from Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation in America.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 49, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Diane Morgan and Armando Iannucci.

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

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 7 - Magic

When Lucy's god-daughter is suddenly dumped on her twenty-four hours before the girl's birthday party, it is left up to Lee to decide on an appropriate entertainment for fourteen nine-year olds.

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 10

Big Alan and Celia nail their fancy dress theme as they tie the knot in front of their nearest and dearest.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mammy's Secret

Mrs Brown is concerned that her family are keeping too many secrets. Her daughter, Cathy, won't tell anyone about her new boyfriend and son Mark won't tell anyone why wife Betty has thrown him out.

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

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 8 - Boat

Lee's father, Frank, buys himself a boat after a big win on the horses and invites Lee down for a long weekend with Lucy and Daisy. Despite the fact that Lucy is terrified of water, Lee persuades her to come along in the hope that he can manipulate her into sharing a double bed.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

Comedy Central 10pm
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.

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

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 35

Ian Stone is joined by Romesh Ranganathan and Mick Ferry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, John Finnemore, Simon Kane, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 2, Episode 5

This week sees some moth-based lunacy, and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, "awesome".

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
70 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 14, Special - Chatty Man Grand National Special

Alan looks ahead to this weekend's Grand National with some surprise special guests and some equine themed fun and games. With Russell Brand, Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams, Nick Jonas, Gok Wan and Nick Luck.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return to discuss topics including the football. With guests Carl Donnelly, Jo Caulfield and Milton Jones.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 3

Jenny is worried about looking after a baby, and downbeat romantic Keith thinks his poems sound like suicide notes.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 1 - Stanley Tucci, Kim Cattrall, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Years & Years

Stanley Tucci reveals his Hunger Games character was influenced by Graham; Kim Cattrall is coy about a possible SATC III; Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse talk about their upcoming tour; and Years & Years perform live in the studio.

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

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 1 - Cenobio Dei Dogi, Camogli

Rob, tired from the responsibilities of being the father of a young child, is looking for some adventure. Steve has been living a life of abstinence and hard work in Los Angeles.

ITV Encore 11pm (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 7 - Constellations

With Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Jeremy Clarkson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Episode 3.3: Chesney brings his daughter to work. Or does he?

Comedy Central Extra 11:05pm (repeat)
Dylan Moran Live: Yeah, Yeah. Dylan Moran. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Dylan Moran Live: Yeah, Yeah

Dylan Moran spreads a little happiness in this TV broadcast of his 2011 show Yeah, Yeah.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Good Omens. Image shows from L to R: Crowley (Peter Serafinowicz), Aziraphale (Mark Heap). Copyright: BBC

Good Omens

Episode 5

The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse assemble and set off for Lower Tadfield, while Aziraphale finds himself inhabiting a most unexpected host body.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 1, Episode 5 - About Proud Mums

Nathan appears on TV. Finally, his family are proud of him - so proud, in fact, they create an egomaniac.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Lizzie And Sarah. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie (Julia Davis), Sarah (Jessica Hynes). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Lizzie And Sarah

A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 3

More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Tina C: Herstory. Tina C (Christopher Green). Copyright: BBC

Tina C's Global Depression Tour

Episode 5 - China

Christopher Green's comic creation, country music legend Tina C, visits China.

ITV Encore Midnight (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.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 14, Special - Chatty Man Grand National Special

Alan looks ahead to this weekend's Grand National with some surprise special guests and some equine themed fun and games. With Russell Brand, Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams, Nick Jonas, Gok Wan and Nick Luck.

Comedy Central Extra 12:05am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 5

Nathan Caton on his eccentric grandma, Stephen Grant on Australia's butchering of the English language and Andrew Lawrence is 'a miserable b*****d'.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (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 6

The guests this week are Joe Wilkinson, Chris Ramsey, Roisin Conaty and Alex Brooker.

London Live 12:15am (repeat)
Ali G In Da USAiii. Sacha Baron Cohen. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Ali G In Da USAiii

A selection of three episodes from Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation in America.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Marion And Geoff. Keith Barret (Rob Brydon)

Marion And Geoff

Rob Brydon plays the taxi driver who is obsessed with his wife's elopement.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (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 6

'Nurse of the Year' at King Edward's sees Den pushing the boat out, while Kim has unwisely banked on her annual assessment resulting in a pay rise.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son Ride Again. Image shows from L to R: Albert (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Steptoe And Son Ride Again

The rag-and-bone business is in trouble and Harold is convinced that Albert must die so that he can collect the old man's life insurance.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Ellen (Laura Aikman). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 3, Episode 5

Simon, foolishly taking advice from Bird, desperately tries to get Ellen to confront her 'feelings' for him - culminating in a brave attempt at romance.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (repeat)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Jessica Cornish

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2012

Channel 4's Comedy Gala returns for a third year as some of the nation's best-known and most-loved comedy stars share the stage for this iconic charity event.

U&Drama channel logo 1am (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 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

After seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 1 - Cenobio Dei Dogi, Camogli

Rob, tired from the responsibilities of being the father of a young child, is looking for some adventure. Steve has been living a life of abstinence and hard work in Los Angeles.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Emun Elliott, Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight

Threesome

Series 1, Episode 5

It's Richie's birthday and new boyfriend Dave has special plans. The trouble is that Alice has her own (more special) plans... as does their unborn baby.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Nick Helm sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 7 - Magic

When Lucy's god-daughter is suddenly dumped on her twenty-four hours before the girl's birthday party, it is left up to Lee to decide on an appropriate entertainment for fourteen nine-year olds.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Lizzie And Sarah. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie (Julia Davis), Sarah (Jessica Hynes). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Lizzie And Sarah

A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.

Comedy Central Extra 2:05am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 5

Nathan Caton on his eccentric grandma, Stephen Grant on Australia's butchering of the English language and Andrew Lawrence is 'a miserable b*****d'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Marion And Geoff. Keith Barret (Rob Brydon)

Marion And Geoff

Rob Brydon plays the taxi driver who is obsessed with his wife's elopement.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 8 - Boat

Lee's father, Frank, buys himself a boat after a big win on the horses and invites Lee down for a long weekend with Lucy and Daisy. Despite the fact that Lucy is terrified of water, Lee persuades her to come along in the hope that he can manipulate her into sharing a double bed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Episode 7.5: Vera joins Irene's son to undertake a life-threatening undercover operation for MI6.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (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 6

'Nurse of the Year' at King Edward's sees Den pushing the boat out, while Kim has unwisely banked on her annual assessment resulting in a pay rise.

Comedy Central 3am (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 5

Russell Kane talks King Charles II, Alex Horne on the 1966 World Cup trophy theft, and Diane Morgan chats Lady Godiva.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 3

More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Three 3:15am (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Ellen (Laura Aikman). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 3, Episode 5

Simon, foolishly taking advice from Bird, desperately tries to get Ellen to confront her 'feelings' for him - culminating in a brave attempt at romance.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 1, Episode 2

Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook join Miles Jupp to take part in the radio show which sets out to see how well panellists know those closest to them.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 3

Maria, her parents, Richard, Ruby and Paul all prepare for Piglet's naming ceremony.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, John Finnemore, Simon Kane, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 2, Episode 5

This week sees some moth-based lunacy, and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, "awesome".

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