British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 30th May 2015

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.

U&Drama channel logo 7am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Scottish comedy drama.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fitness Funatic

Richard is determined to get into shape at the new health spa. The only problem is that no one has warned him that Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge! Is Sweep's swirling jacuzzi about to leave Richard in a spin? Amy Childs of TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother fame is the guest star.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal: More memories of original Goon, Michael Bentine. Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 1, Episode 2

Bertie is in love. Jeeves considers Miss Bobbie Wickham too frivolous but any girl who can come up with a scheme to get even with Barmy Fotheringay Phipps is Bertie's idea of a helpmate.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 2 - Friendundancy

'Wear your own clothes' day at school is approaching and Lily is anxious not to look like a dork.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10am
30 min
That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

Episode 7

Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30am
30 min
That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

Episode 8

Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 4 - Going For Gold

Justin's house hosts the first ever Justinship Games, and Justin dreams of winning a gold medal.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 12, Special - Champion of Champions Show

The show that awards points for punditry is on the road for an end of season special. Josh Widdicombe is joined by this year's most successful 'Fighting Talkers' for the annual Champion of Champions programme.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A repeat run of the entire fifth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Beverley Lyons

The Fame Game

Radio Scotland panel show pilot hosted by showbiz reporter Beverly Lyons.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 7 - Mitchell Who?

Mitchell accidentally erases himself from history after deleting his school record. At first his anonymity is fun but when his friends forget him and he starts to disappear he calls on Samia, the one person who can remember him, to help reboot his existence.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 21 - The Cross Country Run

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

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 87, Episode 3

Francis Wheen, Helen Zaltzman and Francis Wheen join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and Sandi Toksvig.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 19 - No Spring For Frazer

Frazer loses the butterfly spring from his Lewis gun, and believes that it ended up in a coffin he made. When he tries to get the coffin, it turns out that it has already been taken away.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40pm (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Series 5, Episode 7 - Cats And Sharks

Bert Large's restaurant business is financial trouble. He can't even afford the food and drink for a charity event to raise money for Florence Dingle's cat sanctuary. Mrs Dingle is distraught. She desperately needs the money to continue to look after the cats and kittens in her care.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
The Black Sheep Of Whitehall

The Black Sheep Of Whitehall

Wartime comedy starring Will Hay as an economics professor who discovers a Nazi spy is undermining efforts to sign a trade deal with South America.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm
30 min
Here Be Dragons. Image shows from L to R: Lloyd Langford, Gareth Gwynn, Cariad Lloyd, Sian Harries, Nadia Kamil, Benjamin Partridge, Elis James. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Here Be Dragons

Series 2, Episode 4

Pontycwai is used as the filming location for a new TV series, and Mystic Irene channels a helpful spirit.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm
30 min
The Unexplainers. Image shows from L to R: Mike Bubbins, John Rutledge. Copyright: Zipline Creative

The Unexplainers

Series 1, Episode 1 - Are We Surrounded By Ghosts?

Are we surrounded by ghosts? John Rutledge and Mike Bubbins investigate ghosts on a journey from Barry Island to Llancaiach Fawr and a night in Pontypool's most haunted pub with a crack team of ghost hunters and an unguarded bar.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:50pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the children's sitcom starring Doc Brown.

CITV 2pm (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 20 - Parents' Day

Jaz is disappointed when her parents can't attend Parents' Day, so Gene creates far more interesting parents for her.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 12 - Tee Off, Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean sticks rigorously to the rules in a game of crazy golf, and racks up a huge putt-count accordingly. He also needs to visit the laundrette.

CITV 2:30pm (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.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mime Games

Mr Bean is chased home by an angry mime artist.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 8 - Spring Clean

Mr Bean tries his hand at a spot of DIY plumbing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (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 2, Christmas Special - Who's Listening

Victor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day, but it doesn't prove to be quite the uplifting, nourishing experience he'd hoped for...

U&Drama channel logo 3:40pm (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

A selection of episodes from the first series of the corner-shop sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 4 - Going For Gold

Justin's house hosts the first ever Justinship Games, and Justin dreams of winning a gold medal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal: More memories of original Goon, Michael Bentine. Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 7

Harry Hill dips into the archives for some more vintage Burp. Enjoy favourites including Ronald McDonald, Derek Acorah talking to a dog ghost and David Platt showing off his elaborate new handshake.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 8

Harry Hill presents more of the best bits from previous series. Classic clips to make the cut include the Amish version of TV Burp, Ray Mears going walkabout in his car, and Strictly Come Dancing sparking a new craze of playing a lady's leg like a guitar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A repeat run of the entire fifth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:55pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack City

When Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...

The Africa Channel 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Channel 4's longest running sitcom.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into Terror

Ted, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?

BBC Two 8:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 3, Episode 7 - Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

After the dinner party, Patrick hasn't called and Sally's going crazy - and now fears she's fallen pregnant. Recruiting Susan and Jane as control subjects, one test is positive, but Sally's lost track of whose is whose.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Quartet. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Paget (Tom Courtenay), Jean Horton (Maggie Smith)

Quartet

Comedy about the residents of a retirement home for retired operatic artistes, directed by Dustin Hoffman.

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 41, Episode 6

Alan Johnson MP acts as host as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A Touch Of Cloth. Image shows from L to R: Dr Natasha Sachet (Daisy Beaumont), Des Hairihan (Adrian Bower), Jack Cloth (John Hannah), Anne Oldman (Suranne Jones). Copyright: Zeppotron

A Touch Of Cloth

A Touch Of Cloth III: Too Cloth For Comfort, Episode 1 - Part One

DCI Jack Cloth's brother, Terry, has been killed. The pair weren't close, in fact, they were estranged, but, you know, it still hurts.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 4, Episode 1 - 9½ Minutes

It's an action-packed 9-and-a-half minutes, as Jane meets blind date Oliver; Steve obsesses over 'the John Hurt moment'; Patrick decides to stick with Sally; and Oliver meets everyone else.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm
45 min
The John Bishop Show. John Bishop

The John Bishop Show

Episode 1

Paul Weller performs his new single Saturn's Pattern and the classic Peacock Suit. Joining John on stage is Trevor Noah from South Africa, James Acaster, and Felicity Ward from Australia. As a special treat John also creates some beautiful music with Beardyman.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 4 - Joanna's Birthday

It's Joanna's 48th birthday, something she is not keen on anyone else knowing about. Alan gives him a locket as a present, but there is something unpleasant inside it. Caroline discovers a league table of all the women in the hospital made by Guy, and Martin has trouble with his mother... whoever she is.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 4

Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett. Greg Davies is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 4

On tonight's show Russell reads from 50 Shades of Grey, and answers questions on university, ghosts, and milking a cow. His guests are Doc Brown and Paul McCaffrey.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 11

More comedy with Russell Howard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 2 - Lust

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This week: Lust.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A Touch Of Cloth. Image shows from L to R: Dr Natasha Sachet (Daisy Beaumont), Des Hairihan (Adrian Bower), Jack Cloth (John Hannah), Anne Oldman (Suranne Jones). Copyright: Zeppotron

A Touch Of Cloth

A Touch Of Cloth III: Too Cloth For Comfort, Episode 2 - Part Two

As the body count continues to rise, Cloth closes in on the killer. But there's a horrific realisation that the culprit is far too close to him for comfort.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man

An edited TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2013 stand-up DVD.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
28 Acts In 28 Minutes

28 Acts In 28 Minutes

Episode 2: John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds to entertain.

BBC Two 10:35pm (repeat)
Judi Dench

The Many Faces Of...

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Many Faces Of Judi Dench

Documentary tracing the career of Dame Judi Dench using excerpts from performances and interviews with friends and colleagues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 2, Episode 2

A historian can't quite control his arms and a supervillain gets a little bogged down in Health and Safety.

London Live 11pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 1

Russell's back for a new series, and on his radar this week are the iPhone 5, a man who shot himself in the buttocks during a film screening, and meets a sheep shearer in the Mystery Guest segment. The Good News Extra comic is Felicity Ward.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Lee Mack Show. Lee Mack. Copyright: BBC

The Lee Mack Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Cheeky chappie Lee Mack welcomes guest Midge Ure. Steve Brown and Angela McHail help Lee out.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (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 18, Episode 9

With guests Kelly Hoppen, Louis Smith, Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty.

London Live 11:30pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 6 - Animals

Irish comic Jason Byrne concludes his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show by looking at animals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 3 - Turn Again Geoff Tipps

Fired from his job, Geoff heads to London to fulfil his dream of becoming Royston Vasey's leading entertainer. Meanwhile, Legz Akimbo theatre company mount their latest production - a sensitive look at the disabled - and fag-hag Tish descends on Camden Town.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 1 - Knees & Knockers

With David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 2, Episode 6

The secret of the missing locket is finally exposed and the enormity of what is at stake revealed. But are there enough characters left alive to care?

Challenge TV 12:30am
45 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:30am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly Dead

Mrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.

Comedy Central Extra 12:35am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Life's Too Short. Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC

Life's Too Short

Episode 3

After complaints that he takes all the best roles for himself, Warwick launches a website and creates showreels for his clients. But he still takes on a role opposite Helena Bonham Carter.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (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 1am
70 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 6

Alan Johnson MP acts as host as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
Murder In Successville. Image shows from L to R: Dermot O'Leary, DI Sleet (Tom Davis). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mayor The Force Be With You

DI Sleet is joined by TV presenter Dermot O'Leary to find out who murdered Amanda Holden, Mayor Simon Cowell's PA.

BBC Two 1:20am (repeat)
Comfort And Joy

Comfort And Joy

1984 Scottish film in which Bill Paterson stars as a radio disc jockey whose life undergoes a bizarre upheaval after his girlfriend leaves him.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Image shows from L to R: Hank Osasuna, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 6

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

London Live 1:35am (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 4 - Joanna's Birthday

It's Joanna's 48th birthday, something she is not keen on anyone else knowing about. Alan gives him a locket as a present, but there is something unpleasant inside it. Caroline discovers a league table of all the women in the hospital made by Guy, and Martin has trouble with his mother... whoever she is.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 2, Episode 2

A historian can't quite control his arms and a supervillain gets a little bogged down in Health and Safety.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 4 - War

Nick Helm turns his personal combination of rage, self-loathing and vulnerability to look at relationships in a way that everyone can relate to: War. With the usual mix of live music and stand-up.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 11

More comedy with Russell Howard.

ITV Encore 2:05am (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 3 - Turn Again Geoff Tipps

Fired from his job, Geoff heads to London to fulfil his dream of becoming Royston Vasey's leading entertainer. Meanwhile, Legz Akimbo theatre company mount their latest production - a sensitive look at the disabled - and fag-hag Tish descends on Camden Town.

London Live 2:35am (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 3, Episode 7 - Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

After the dinner party, Patrick hasn't called and Sally's going crazy - and now fears she's fallen pregnant. Recruiting Susan and Jane as control subjects, one test is positive, but Sally's lost track of whose is whose.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 2, Episode 6

The secret of the missing locket is finally exposed and the enormity of what is at stake revealed. But are there enough characters left alive to care?

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am
45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 1

Russell's back for a new series, and on his radar this week are the iPhone 5, a man who shot himself in the buttocks during a film screening, and meets a sheep shearer in the Mystery Guest segment. The Good News Extra comic is Felicity Ward.

London Live 3:10am (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 4, Episode 1 - 9½ Minutes

It's an action-packed 9-and-a-half minutes, as Jane meets blind date Oliver; Steve obsesses over 'the John Hurt moment'; Patrick decides to stick with Sally; and Oliver meets everyone else.

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Life's Too Short. Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC

Life's Too Short

Episode 3

After complaints that he takes all the best roles for himself, Warwick launches a website and creates showreels for his clients. But he still takes on a role opposite Helena Bonham Carter.

BBC Three 3:15am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
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Grouchy Young Men

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

BBC Three 3:45am (repeat)
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In Deep

Sitcom pilot about two junior police officers on an undercover operation that goes wrong.

TNT Sports 1 logo 5am (repeat)
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The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 43

Romesh Ranganathan joins Ian Stone to talk about football.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal: More memories of original Goon, Michael Bentine. Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.

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