British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 13th May 2015

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 5

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Bernard Cribbins, aiding Cooper in his illusion of the week.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 4

Simon achieves the impossible feat of hanging onto his job. But is Zoe the next target?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (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 5, Episode 1 - In Whom We Tryst

Simon and Oliver find a new way to fall out when they both fall for the same beautiful shop assistant. But their efforts to win her over find them in danger of losing more than their hearts.

London Live 6:30am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:45am (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.

London Live 7am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 25, Episode 3 - Spores

Clegg, Truly and Billy find Lionel's abandoned wife.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Episode 2.4: Roy vies for Jane's affections from the vantage point of a caravan in her garden.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 2 - Days Of Fines And Closures

Arthur attempts to do a deal with Tony Benson and his new nightclub. Terry helps Dave by looking after the Winchester Club.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 25, Episode 4 - Happy Birthday Robin Hood

When Billy celebrates his famous ancestor's birthday, Barry gets the wrong idea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 9, Episode 2 - In Blog We Trust

Clare is convinced that the Sparrowhawk Centre is the home of a blogger called the Secret Social Worker and sets out to track them down.

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 1

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 19 - Tug-Of-War

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

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 1

John Cleese's magic tricks, and a talking baboon called Dermot.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 4 - Disco

The school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 16 - Coming and Going

The Twirlywoos watch a man as he runs a bath. They want to leave their hiding place to investigate, but the man keeps on coming back! Back in the Boat there are more comings and goings when the Stop-Go Car comes to visit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The House Of The Spirit Levels

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 2, Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off: Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:20am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 7

The super-student team captains are joined by CBBC's own four-legged friend Dodge T Dog, Newround's Ore Oduba, Susan Calman from School Of Silence and Scottish comedian Des Clarke.

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 10, 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.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 3, Episode 3 - Fractured

This month Bill has had an unexpected encounter with a Romanian nymphet and Bella is worried about losing her job.

CITV 10:50am (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 3 - Fatal Impression

A reformed gambler dies owing Arthur money, but a religious miracle seems to offer some compensation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 2, Episode 4 - Spot On

Roy desperately wants a spot as all his mates have had one. His wish comes true but his cartoon pimple makes Roy's life a living nightmare. Conventional remedies don't work, so how can Roy get rid of his unconventional blemish?

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 24 - The New Ride

The Lady Mayoress is coming to open the park's new ghost train so Sooty and the gang are determined to impress. But when Richard's best suit is ruined and Sweep is put in charge of the banners, it's a race against time to get everything ready. With special guest star Ann Widdecombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 2 - Iron Age Remains

Hyacinth plans to help Richard make the most of his retirement, starting off with a trip to look for remains of an iron age settlement. Rose, meanwhile, is torn between depression and lust.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 10, Episode 1 - The Go-To Destination

Ed and his BBC Radio producer girlfriend Laura are enjoying a state of not uncomfortable, slightly drunken, bliss. But good things never last for Ed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country Cottage

Hyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 19 - Tug-Of-War

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 4 - Disco

The school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 1

John Cleese's magic tricks, and a talking baboon called Dermot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Smith

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Glorious Day

When the TPF head out for a countryside retreat, the last thing Wolfie expects to return to Tooting with is a tank, but after stumbling onto military property in pitch darkness, that's exactly what happens. The opportunity's too good to miss for the misguided Marxist, and the revolution is on!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 4

Simon achieves the impossible feat of hanging onto his job. But is Zoe the next target?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods

Twinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 16 - Coming and Going

The Twirlywoos watch a man as he runs a bath. They want to leave their hiding place to investigate, but the man keeps on coming back! Back in the Boat there are more comings and goings when the Stop-Go Car comes to visit.

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 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When Yachting

Hyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.

BBC Two Scotland 1:55pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Pretty Maids All In A Row

As the airmen don new disguises, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the warpath. He is particualrly suspicious of the café: after all, why would a small provincial establishment have hanging on its wall a genuine Van Gogh...?

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 31, Episode 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At Weddings

Everyone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 7

The super-student team captains are joined by CBBC's own four-legged friend Dodge T Dog, Newround's Ore Oduba, Susan Calman from School Of Silence and Scottish comedian Des Clarke.

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 1, Episode 2 - Just Visiting

With their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 11 - Go With The Flo

Matthew's forceful sister Florence arrives from Africa to fetch him home. For good. Matthew is less than thrilled.

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 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.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 1

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 24 - Bitzer's Basic Training

Bitzer thinks The Farmer is planning to replace him, so Shaun helps to knock his friend into shape. Unfortunately Bitzer goes completely over the top with his training regime and starts running the farm with military precision driving everyone crazy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 7

Money's tight at the Lodge, and Audrey's faced with red bills and cut-off services. Mr DeVere, meanwhile, has landed a role in a television advert to be filmed at the manor.

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 4, Episode 4 - Fire Practice

Poor performance during a fire drill prompts Mr. Rumbold to keep everyone behind for fire practice.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 3 - Fatal Impression

A reformed gambler dies owing Arthur money, but a religious miracle seems to offer some compensation.

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 3, Episode 6 - The Great Un-Escape

Whilst the inhabitants of the nearby POW camp have been busy tunneling out, Fairfax and Carstairs are desperate to tunnel in. Helped by René, Edith and the rest of the resistance, they break through just as the tunnel is discovered by the Colonel and Captain; soon all are trapped inside the camp!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (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 5, Episode 2 - Going Going Gone

When it comes to business matters Simon and Oliver agree to disagree, and when hunting a grandfather clock at a weekend auction they seem to disagree more than ever!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The House Of The Spirit Levels

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 2, Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off: Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.

BBC Two 4:45pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 3

Penny has an uncomfortable dinner with her estranged husband, Graham, where she is told that he is citing her for adultery in the divorce - and he has the pictures to prove it. She is amazed when Vince plays the 'knight in shining armour' and rescues her!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For Inspector

Inspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 11 - Go With The Flo

Matthew's forceful sister Florence arrives from Africa to fetch him home. For good. Matthew is less than thrilled.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 1

Martin is busy organising the lives of all his neighbours blissfully unaware of the approach of a man who will disturb his little empire forever. While his friends embrace the newcomer, Martin concerns himself with organising a protest against a lorry driver who insists on parking in the Close.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Episode 2.4: Roy vies for Jane's affections from the vantage point of a caravan in her garden.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin Time

Arthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!

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

Boj

Episode 2 - Musical Mayhem

Boj's friends are all practising the Cloppity Concerto to play at the Giggly Gig in the park. But when Denzil breaks his guitar, Boj shows him that with a bit of improvisation he can still play at the concert. But what instrument is Boj going to play? He's sure to liven things up with his homemade one-man-band!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 9, Episode 2 - In Blog We Trust

Clare is convinced that the Sparrowhawk Centre is the home of a blogger called the Secret Social Worker and sets out to track them down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 2

When Martin is ousted by Paul as Chairman of almost all of his committees, Ann is hopeful of a renewed social life. Unfortunately her optimism is somewhat misplaced...

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Smith

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Glorious Day

When the TPF head out for a countryside retreat, the last thing Wolfie expects to return to Tooting with is a tank, but after stumbling onto military property in pitch darkness, that's exactly what happens. The opportunity's too good to miss for the misguided Marxist, and the revolution is on!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 9, Episode 3 - Away Day Wey Hey

Clare and the rest of the Sparrowhawk team are forced to take part in a team-building day.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 1

Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Christmas Special - Groovy

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 19 - Tug-Of-War

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

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 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When Yachting

Hyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 1

John Cleese's magic tricks, and a talking baboon called Dermot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 3, Episode 3 - Fractured

This month Bill has had an unexpected encounter with a Romanian nymphet and Bella is worried about losing her job.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 4

Simon achieves the impossible feat of hanging onto his job. But is Zoe the next target?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 1

With time ticking inexorably downwards, the marketing team come up with a major public event to mark the '1000 days to go' milestone.

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 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Newzoids. Copyright: Citrus Television

Newzoids

Series 1, Episode 5

In the aftermath of the General Election, Nicola Sturgeon has so many seats she offers a few to a sad-looking Nick Clegg; Professor Brian Cox explains scientists' attempts to split And & Dec; and David Cameron sings about the gullibility of the public.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 2

A visiting group of dignitaries from Rio is in London for the week. All the team have to do is to meet the Brazilian delegation and take them by coach to the Olympic Stadium to meet Lord Sebastian Coe. What could possibly go wrong?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 4

With a fancy new hands free phone kit fitted in his car John arrives at Kayleigh's house only to discover she's far more excited by previous night's events.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 2

Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
The Delivery Man. Image shows from L to R: Ian (Paddy McGuinness), Caitlin (Fay Ripley), Matthew (Darren Boyd), Lisa (Aisling Bea). Copyright: Monicker Pictures

The Delivery Man

Episode 5 - Foundling

Matthew discovers an abandoned baby and desperately tries to track down the mother before the authorities are called in - or Luke finds out. Lisa plays agony aunt and Pat creates some startling artwork.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
30 min
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 6 - The Origami Butterfly Effect

A shock announcement from Tim and Ellie leaves Lauren pondering and Ed hysterical. Debs' bid to change her ways comes with disastrous consequences, meanwhile Keith and Clive push their relationship to the brink of breaking after a run-in.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 3

Russell talks about kids of yesteryear, happiness, and answers a question on time-travelling masturbation. His guests are Joe Wilkinson and Sofie Hagen.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Rory Bremner's Election Report. Rory Bremner. Copyright: Vera Productions

Rory Bremner's Election Report

Post-election comedy special starring Rory Bremner, asking all the important questions about the newly elected government.

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Murder In Successville. Greg James. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of Cults

DI Sleet is joined by Radio 1 DJ Greg James to find out who killed Reese Witherspoon, owner of Successville's chain of bars.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 9, Episode 2 - In Blog We Trust

Clare is convinced that the Sparrowhawk Centre is the home of a blogger called the Secret Social Worker and sets out to track them down.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 1, Episode 3

John Finnemore's show visits some documentary-makers, has a big debate, and then treats itself to a little trophy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 6

Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Christmas Special - Groovy

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 6

Stand-up comedians Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 1, Episode 3

Arthur plays host to bright new comedians Nat Luurtsema and Seann Walsh, while rising star Micky Flanagan headlines his front room. In the kitchen, Arthur learns a thing or two about rock 'n' roll from guest band Alabama 3.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Richie Webb

The Music Teacher

Series 3, Episode 6

An interesting offer from Belinda leaves Nigel reeling.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 2, Episode 5

It's been a particularly stressful few weeks, and with the menopause kicking in, Barbara's had enough. Unfortunately, Jim can't see what he's done wrong, and the argument soon spreads to Dave and Denise. But after Bar storms out, Jim reveals a new side...

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:25pm (repeat)
Doll & Em. Image shows from L to R: Em (Emily Mortimer), Doll (Dolly Wells). Copyright: King Bee Productions / Revolution Films

Doll & Em

Series 1, Episode 1

New comedy series about female friendship between a Hollywood star and the lifetime best friend she hires to be her PA.

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

The Harpoon

Episode 1: The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Vod (Zawe Ashton), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 1, Episode 3

After slagging him off to Vod, Oregon ends up having sex with Professor Shales.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:55pm (repeat)
Doll & Em. Image shows from L to R: Em (Emily Mortimer), Doll (Dolly Wells). Copyright: King Bee Productions / Revolution Films

Doll & Em

Series 1, Episode 2

Doll and Em attend a cast party for the latter's latest project.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 9

The regulars are joined by singer Olly Murs, former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, and comedians Matthew Crosby and Russell Peters.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 2 - Popular Culture

A heavy entertainment mix of songs, stand-up, poetry and the best joke about Kerry Katona you will ever hear.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
FM. Image shows from L to R: Dom Cox (Kevin Bishop), Jane Edwards (Nina Sosanya), Lindsay Carol (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: Granada Productions

FM

Episode 3 - Return To Sender

Jane's criminal past reveals itself when she admits to having had a kleptomanic stage during her youth. Dom dates a girl with impaired hearing which ends in disaster and Lindsay finds himself embroiled in the saga of Ladyhawke's stolen laptop.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 4

Simon achieves the impossible feat of hanging onto his job. But is Zoe the next target?

U&Drama channel logo 1:25am (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 1, Episode 2 - Just Visiting

With their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.

London Live 1:30am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 2

Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 5, Episode 5

Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lulu, Kate Moss and yachtswoman Clare Francis.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
55 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 2:15am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 6

Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (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 6 - The Origami Butterfly Effect

A shock announcement from Tim and Ellie leaves Lauren pondering and Ed hysterical. Debs' bid to change her ways comes with disastrous consequences, meanwhile Keith and Clive push their relationship to the brink of breaking after a run-in.

U&Dave channel logo 2:55am
45 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 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 2 - Popular Culture

A heavy entertainment mix of songs, stand-up, poetry and the best joke about Kerry Katona you will ever hear.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 3

Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 5, Episode 5

Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lulu, Kate Moss and yachtswoman Clare Francis.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Murder In Successville. Greg James. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of Cults

DI Sleet is joined by Radio 1 DJ Greg James to find out who killed Reese Witherspoon, owner of Successville's chain of bars.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The House Of The Spirit Levels

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 2, Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off: Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Episode 2.4: Roy vies for Jane's affections from the vantage point of a caravan in her garden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 9, Episode 2 - In Blog We Trust

Clare is convinced that the Sparrowhawk Centre is the home of a blogger called the Secret Social Worker and sets out to track them down.

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