British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 18th May 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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 4 - Kung Who

Oliver has accepted Simon's challenge to take up judo but he has absolutely no idea about martial arts. He is in for a big surprise if he continues to believe that a karate chop is some kind of Japanese cutlet!

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

Tommy Cooper

Episode 7

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. This week, he is assisted by Vincent Price.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Episode 5

Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Josie Lawrence, John Sergeant, and Jason Manford.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 4: The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Church Wedding

Rita is marrying her politician boyfriend Jerry but her son Paul refuses to attend. Ted however does go to the church and cannot hide his amusement when Rita decides to jilt her fiance. He is also captivated by a new woman, Corinna, and Rodney and Betty announce that they will be opening a new health food shop.

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 5 - Fiddler On The Hoof

Arthur puts his savings into an old safe in the lock-up, but his nest egg is in danger when an old acquaintance arrives from Marbella.

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 9 - Beware Of Laughing At Nora's Hats

Nora reveals long-standing feud with a woman who once made fun of her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 4, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedian Dave Gorman, actor and writer Jessica Hynes, poet and playwright Ian McMillan and musician, writer and stand-up (and devisor of Dilemma) Danielle Ward.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 4

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. Things are bad enough after Pike forgets to tie up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse after Jones spots a mine under the pier.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 3, Visiting Rocky: Lionel and Jean agree to move in together, but confusion erupts over where.

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 7 - Football

Josh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 19 - Pop

The Twirlywoos learn about popping when they encounter a machine that makes bubbles. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo interrupts teatime when he blows some bubbles of his own.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Says On The Tin. Eliott Thurber (Michael Brandon). Copyright: BBC

Says On The Tin

Episode 6 - Face Cream

Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction when a young actress with a father fixation fixes on Eliott.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 10

The super-student team captains are joined by MTV's Joel Dommett, DNN's Victoria Cook and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.

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

Christmas Special

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

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 6 - The Wrong Goodbye

A local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.

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 7 - A Crushing Blow

It's Valentine's Day and Roy starts to have very strange feelings whenever he's near Kathy. He goes green and queasy, has butterflies and hot and cold flushes, could he really be in love with his arch nemesis?

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 2 - The New Building

It is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?

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.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
On The Rocks. Image shows from L to R: Frank Gunwallow (Joseph Kloska), Mary (Bec Applebee), Morwenna (Alex Tregear), Tregarthan (Peter Marinker), Grace (Christine Absalom), Len (Ed Gaughan). Copyright: BBC

On The Rocks

Series 2, Episode 2 - Adventure

Ben tries to prove to Morwenna-May that he is a man of action.

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 13 - The End Of An Era

It's the day of the wedding and Bob decides to show his appreciation and present Terry with a prized possession - his photo album. As the day progresses, the nervous bridegroom swaps wedding vows and awaits, with trepidation, the best man's speech.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. Things are bad enough after Pike forgets to tie up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse after Jones spots a mine under the pier.

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 7 - Football

Josh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 3, Visiting Rocky: Lionel and Jean agree to move in together, but confusion erupts over where.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Blandings. Image shows from L to R: Freddie (Jack Farthing), Connie (Jennifer Saunders), Clarence (Timothy Spall), Beach (Mark Williams). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Crime Wave At Blandings

Baxter returns as a holiday tutor for Clarence's grandson, George. To Clarence's horror, Baxter plans to weasel his way back into permanent employment at Blandings.

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

Citizen Smith

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Final Try

A visiting South African rugby team raise Wolfie's ire, as tools of a fascist regime. Meanwhile, one too many cock-ups lead the other members of the TPF threaten to quit the organisation, but Wolfie talks them into one final act of rebellion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, Surprise

Jean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 19 - Pop

The Twirlywoos learn about popping when they encounter a machine that makes bubbles. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo interrupts teatime when he blows some bubbles of his own.

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 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The Barbecue

An outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!

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 1, Episode 4 - Spring Fever

In search of love, Compo hires a housekeeper from Bradford who has been widowed three times.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 10

The super-student team captains are joined by MTV's Joel Dommett, DNN's Victoria Cook and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.

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 5 - Cheat

Tracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class Act

Matthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.

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 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile Trio

Clegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 4

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 27 - Bitzer From The Black Lagoon

While trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 5

Unfortunately for Richard, his latest attempt to overhaul the workings of the estate farm and improve its throughput happen to coincide with Marjory and Audrey's being on a kick of 'countryside conservancy'.

BBC Two 3:45pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Mrs Slocombe Expects

Someone is expecting a bundle of joy in the Slocombe household. At the store, Mr. Grace has a new idea for pushing up sales that the staff must trial.

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 5, Episode 5 - Reading Between The Lines

A vindictive estate agent is on the loose and threatening to ruin Simon and Oliver's neighbourhood. Thanks to a visit to the library and Ringo's unhappy love life, the pair are soon on the villain's trail.

BBC Two 4:15pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Good Staff Are Hard To Find

With Maria lost in the post, René and Edith are auditioning for a new serving girl - surprisingly, it seems that the two are looking for entirely different qualities! Meanwhile, with the Italians now in the war, Captain Alberto Bertorelli arrives at the château.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Says On The Tin. Eliott Thurber (Michael Brandon). Copyright: BBC

Says On The Tin

Episode 6 - Face Cream

Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction when a young actress with a father fixation fixes on Eliott.

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 6

Penny believes she may be pregnant. After getting over the initial shock, Vince is more supportive than usual and he discusses it with his father when he and Penny visit his parents for dinner.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Union Trouble

Blakey's latest tactics - early closing of the canteen and sacking its staff - leads Jack to call a strike; but when management offer him a sweetener the union pulls its backing, leaving Stan to strike alone. He initially stages a bus sit-in, but is soon back at home decorating the kitchen.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class Act

Matthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong Goodbye

A local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Highlights Special - Savage Songs

There are musical maestros aplenty in the last episode of the current series of the award-winning Horrible Histories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 4: The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it.

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

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

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

Boj

Episode 4 - Under The Giggly Moon

A father-son camping trip in Giggly Park ends up in chaos as the Bleats' Camperzoom 2000 motor home goes wrong and the Woofs' airbeds deflate. Boj saves the day with his boj-a-boom idea to create hammocks from the remaining pieces of fabric from his friends' ruined camping equipment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 4, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedian Dave Gorman, actor and writer Jessica Hynes, poet and playwright Ian McMillan and musician, writer and stand-up (and devisor of Dilemma) Danielle Ward.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 5 - Richard's New Hobby

Hyacinth, realising that Richard is bored with early retirement, suggests he take up film-making as a hobby. It quickly backfires!

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

Citizen Smith

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Final Try

A visiting South African rugby team raise Wolfie's ire, as tools of a fascist regime. Meanwhile, one too many cock-ups lead the other members of the TPF threaten to quit the organisation, but Wolfie talks them into one final act of rebellion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 2 - Tales Of Terror

Victor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Mrs. Warboys's cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser, whilst Margaret tries to avoid a terrible telephone conversation...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 72, Episode 1

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Paul Merton, Tim Rice, Lisa Tarbuck and Graham Norton attempt to talk without deviation, hesitation or repetition on such diverse topics as English sparkling wine and crow's feet.

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 4

An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Futility Of The Fly

Victor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.

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, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. Things are bad enough after Pike forgets to tie up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse after Jones spots a mine under the pier.

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 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The Barbecue

An outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 3, Visiting Rocky: Lionel and Jean agree to move in together, but confusion erupts over where.

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

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 3

Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

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

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Terror

Hedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 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 16, Episode 9

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

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Sean Lock, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee Nelson

Sean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 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, Episode 8

Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 4, Episode 2

Matt learns that his financial situation is even more dire than he thought. To make matters worse, his ex-wife's upcoming marriage - which would save him millions in alimony - is suddenly on shaky ground.

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 5

With guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 4, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedian Dave Gorman, actor and writer Jessica Hynes, poet and playwright Ian McMillan and musician, writer and stand-up (and devisor of Dilemma) Danielle Ward.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 13, Episode 9 - The Normal Special

Keith, Holly and Fearne are joined by pop couple Marvin and Rochelle Humes, Corrie's Brooke Vincent, former footballer Jimmy Bullard and top record producer Naughty Boy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
55 min
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 2, Episode 6

Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests Joey Essex and Hollyoaks actor James Sutton, plus comedians Katherine Ryan and Chris Ramsey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
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

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In Love

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Series 3, Episode 6

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
40 min version
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 6

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests host Robert Peston and panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.

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, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
40 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 49, Episode 6

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests host Robert Peston and panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
The Problem With Adam Bloom. Adam Bloom. Copyright: BBC

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 1, Episode 6 - Cutting Corners

Value for money is very important these days, so Adam Bloom has undertaken to give a full show's worth. Helping him conserve Auntie's pennies is Rob Rouse.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 5 - Marcus Brigstocke and Rich Hall

Jack Dee presents two guests this week, as Marcus Brigstocke muses on Britain's relationship with America, and Rich Hall demonstrates how Bill Gates defies gravity. Plus, Jack answers more text messages from the audience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 87, Episode 1

Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Guests Susan Calman, Samira Ahmed and Elis James join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm
40 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 49, Episode 6

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests host Robert Peston and panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 3, Episode 6

Sketches include the joke shop, The Bishop and The Warlord going on trial, and My Favourite Pants.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 6 - Kylie Minogue, Simon Pegg, Michael McIntyre, Brandon Flowers

Kylie Minogue talks about those hot pants, Simon Pegg says he was blown away by Tom Cruise, Michael McIntyre reveals why he dieted and Brandon Flowers performs live in the studio.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 6 - Kylie Minogue, Simon Pegg, Michael McIntyre, Brandon Flowers

Kylie Minogue talks about those hot pants, Simon Pegg says he was blown away by Tom Cruise, Michael McIntyre reveals why he dieted and Brandon Flowers performs live in the studio.

Comedy Central 11:30pm
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 1, Episode 1 - 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skullduggery.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 6 - Kylie Minogue, Simon Pegg, Michael McIntyre, Brandon Flowers

Kylie Minogue talks about those hot pants, Simon Pegg says he was blown away by Tom Cruise, Michael McIntyre reveals why he dieted and Brandon Flowers performs live in the studio.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 2

Rich Hall, Russell Kane, Tim Minchin, Mark Watson, Joe Lycett, Daniel Sloss, Danny Bhoy and Kristen Schall all feature at the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

BBC Three Midnight (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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am
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, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Highlights from the irreverent panel show.

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

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 7

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Terror

Hedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

London Live 1am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

A selection of episodes from the first series of the bookshop sitcom.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am
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, Episode 7

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.

Challenge TV 1:15am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 4

With Miranda Hart, Richard Ayoade and Stephen Graham.

U&Drama channel logo 1:20am (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 5 - Cheat

Tracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile Hair

Introducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong Goodbye

A local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

A selection of four episodes of stand-up comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
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

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In Love

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 3, Episode 6

Sketches include the joke shop, The Bishop and The Warlord going on trial, and My Favourite Pants.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile Hair

Introducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am
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, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Highlights from the irreverent panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 3

Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.

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

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Says On The Tin. Eliott Thurber (Michael Brandon). Copyright: BBC

Says On The Tin

Episode 6 - Face Cream

Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction when a young actress with a father fixation fixes on Eliott.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 4: The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 4, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedian Dave Gorman, actor and writer Jessica Hynes, poet and playwright Ian McMillan and musician, writer and stand-up (and devisor of Dilemma) Danielle Ward.

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