British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 14th July 2015

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays

Spooner's laid up in his room with a broken ankle after tripping over Vienna, and making an awful lot of noise. Rigsby's keen to appear courageous in front of Miss Jones, but the boxer's temperament brings forth every element of his cowardice. Discussion soon turns to the war.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 5 - Not A Bad Lad, Dad

Terry arrives home to find a nine-year-old boy on his doorstep - a minding job he hadn't anticipated!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 3.1, Tuned to Moan FM: Marlborough Road resident Clare needs a babysitter while she lectures in Sligo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 2

With guests Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste and Sara Cox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 4

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

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 7, Episode 4

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Episode 2.3: Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a bona tattoo from Julian and Sandy.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 6, Episode 1

This week's episode featured long distance duck feeding on Emmerdale, Norris's shoulder bag on Coronation Street and Harry's burgundy pants turning up on Channel 5's Colin and Justin on the Estate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 6, Episode 4 - Write Extremely Long Titles The Burkiss Way

It's time to meet the Muppets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 3 - Desperately Squeaking Susan

Susan, still missing Janey, decides that she needs some female company and so invites Abi, the daughter of a hated cousin of Ben's, to dinner. Ben, as usual, is against her idea. Abi turns out to be the most accident-prone, clumsy person you could meet... qualities that make her someone who Ben would like to never see again. He'll just have to get used to her though because Susan invites her to come and live with them!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 44 - Buzzy Boj

Mr Cloppity's bees have not returned back to their hive. So Boj has a boj-a-boom idea to encourage them back with a little help from some buzzy kazoos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 46, Episode 2

The Now Show saves you from the trouble of keeping up with the news by providing a topical mix of stand-up, sketches and songs that tell you everything you need to know.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am
5 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 17 - Play

Wussywat wants to help Eli have some adventurous fun so he sets about making her an adventure playground in the Garden. But what will he use for play equipment?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Romantic Friction

Episode 2: Romance writer Anna's love life is causing problems on the page.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside Down

The Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 5 - Imperfect Strangers

After being ushered away from the university by Janey and her two male friends, Susan and Ben decide to book into a local hotel under fake names and pretend to meet each other again as strangers. As you'd expect, it all goes wrong when Ben enters the wrong room!

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Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 2 - A Star Is Born

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer Hunter

Arthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Great Outdoors

Richard is taking the Children's Club on a camping trip into the country but Sooty and Sweep sneak along too. With Sweep in charge of map-reading and Sooty playing tricks with his magic wand, it's not long before things go wrong.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 6, Episode 3

This week's episode featured Junior EastEnders, a baby's crying being switched off on Coronation Street and Ray Mears cooking.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Episode 2.3: Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a bona tattoo from Julian and Sandy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 6, Episode 4

This week's episode featured unable-to-finish-my-sentence-itis on Holby City, the results of the laundrette on EastEnders and Rodney's pants on fire on Emmerdale.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 6, Episode 4 - Write Extremely Long Titles The Burkiss Way

It's time to meet the Muppets.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 5 - Confidence & Paranoia

Venturing up to the Officer's Deck to feel closer to Kochanski, Lister is unaware that Rimmer has not yet de-contaminated the area, and catches a particularly virulent, 3-million-year-evolved strain of pneumonia. It's not long before he's hallucinating; and the hallucinations take on solid, physical form!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 44 - Buzzy Boj

Mr Cloppity's bees have not returned back to their hive. So Boj has a boj-a-boom idea to encourage them back with a little help from some buzzy kazoos.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 17 - Play

Wussywat wants to help Eli have some adventurous fun so he sets about making her an adventure playground in the Garden. But what will he use for play equipment?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside Down

The Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Three Up, Two Down. Image shows from L to R: Angie Tyler (Lysette Anthony), Nick Tyler (Ray Burdis), Sam Tyler (Michael Elphick), Daphne Trenchard (Angela Thorne). Copyright: BBC

Three Up, Two Down

Series 2, Episode 1 - Major Inconvenience

The last thing Daphne needs in her life is Sam's penguin. Perhaps her new neighbour will be some consolation.

London Live 2pm (repeat)
Champagne Charlie

Champagne Charlie

Musical comedy starring Tommy Trinder as the music hall star Champagne Charlie.

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 4, Episode 12 - Okey-Cokey-Karaoke

As it remains their only change of going on holiday, Sharon and Tracey participate in a karaoke competition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 5

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

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 10 - Here Comes De Sun

Porkpie makes his opposition to the Channel Tunnel known when the required rail link looks set to mean the demolition of his flat. Gloria, meanwhile, has the results of her exams in hand.

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shape Up With Shaun

Shirley the Sheep is the biggest sheep on the farm, but Shaun hopes to change that, can you keep up with Shaun?

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 7, Episode 4

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 4 - Timmy In A Tizzy

Timmy the little lamb is distraught when the farmer take's his favourite toy, can Shaun and pals get it back?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 5 - Wish Me Luck...

Yvonne is in line for promotion, and Gary suspects that he is only holding her back. Life in 1941 seems more and more appealing, and Gary feels it may be time for him to make a choice, even if that means faking his own suicide. But then banjo-wielding George Formby rears his head in the past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Who Goes There

Episode 5.4: Martin Young's famous people quiz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Merry Merry Pipes

There's trouble in the Fields' plumbing, when a 'donk-a-donk-a-donk' keeps them awake in the night. Hopefully the houses Hester has been recruited to help sell to Brits have better pipework!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Kait (Shannon Flynn), Jimmy (Kieran Alleyne), Gabriel (Niall Wright), Rich (Richard Wisker), Dylan (Toby Murray), Esme (Jordan Brown). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ghostel

Gabe returns with a unique business idea to turn Bogmoor Castle into the very first hotel for ghosts.

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

Romantic Friction

Episode 2: Romance writer Anna's love life is causing problems on the page.

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Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 11 - Saturday Matinee

When Stuart-Clark buzzes off with a bird leaving Upton in charge of the Harley Street practice, it looks like a long afternoon with nothing to do - until the Minister arrives... And the lady for the bears...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Second Greatest Story Ever Told

The Harpers experience internal competition regarding a nativity play when both Nick and Susan audition for parts. Who will get a leading part and who will be a shepherd?! Meanwhile Ben is suffering from a severe toothache but is reluctant to put his trust in any other dentist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 3.1, Tuned to Moan FM: Marlborough Road resident Clare needs a babysitter while she lectures in Sligo.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler

Miss Jones causes panic amongst the residents when she reports seeing a prowler in her room - or his shadow at least.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 2

With guests Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste and Sara Cox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 7 - Waiting To Inhale

Michael's date arrives with another boy so he decides to take Janey's advice... he tries to make Bex jealous! He pretends he's going out with Abi and it seems to work... but is it Bex who Michael really wants?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Three Up, Two Down. Image shows from L to R: Angie Tyler (Lysette Anthony), Nick Tyler (Ray Burdis), Sam Tyler (Michael Elphick), Daphne Trenchard (Angela Thorne). Copyright: BBC

Three Up, Two Down

Series 2, Episode 1 - Major Inconvenience

The last thing Daphne needs in her life is Sam's penguin. Perhaps her new neighbour will be some consolation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 3, Episode 3 - Ungainly

Edna faces her childhood possessions and probes London's Low Quality Expedition, while someone suffers terribly at the hands of one of the Golfer Mackenzies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 1 - Sent Down

First of a three-part special giving a fascinating insight into one of the most-loved sitcoms of all time, with help from the show's creators, Clement and La Frenais.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 3

Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Maureen Beattie: Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 2, Episode 6 - The Cruise

Jean's personal life has become the focal point of conversation between Judith and Sandy. Lionel offers Jean a free cruise, but her response is not what he'd imagined. Alistair has another bright idea for shaping Lionel's image ahead of the book launch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Episode 2.3: Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a bona tattoo from Julian and Sandy.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Long Legs Of The Law

Rodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 6, Episode 4 - Write Extremely Long Titles The Burkiss Way

It's time to meet the Muppets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 3 - Les Dawson

The life story of Les Dawson, all as told by the man himself.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 10 - Here Comes De Sun

Porkpie makes his opposition to the Channel Tunnel known when the required rail link looks set to mean the demolition of his flat. Gloria, meanwhile, has the results of her exams in hand.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

A selection of three episodes of the all-women sketch show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.

With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
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 13, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 1 - Lee Mack

Jack Dee introduces The Sketch Show's Lee Mack, whose routine touches on driving tests and the trade secrets of Freddie Mercury and Stevie Wonder.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
30 min
Undercover. Chris (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: Bonafide Films / Baby Cow Productions

Undercover

Episode 5 - The Hit

Ara is the victim of an assassination attempt.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
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 Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 4 - Do They Take Sugar?

Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 7 - Arthropods

With Jimmy Carr, Jackie Clune and Jo Brand.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm
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 13, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by American comic Hannibal Buress, The Voice reject Sam Buttery, actor Stephen Mangan and Canada's Katherine Ryan.

U&Drama channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Omega Man

Professor Lance Graumann, a leading authority on extra terrestrial phenomena, invites Maddy to see his latest discovery - a perfectly preserved alien skeleton. But how could it have disappeared before they've opened the case?

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 8

In the final episode of the current series, James Corden and Co are joined by West Ham captain Kevin Nolan, comedian Micky Flanagan and TV presenter Gabby Logan.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mr. Sloane. Mr Sloane (Nick Frost)

Mr. Sloane

Episode 1

As the 1960s draws to a close, good-natured yet hapless Jeremy Sloane has been sacked from his job and his wife Janet has dumped him.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Brotherhood. Image shows from L to R: Toby (Johnny Flynn), Jamie (Scott Folan), Dan (Ben Ashenden). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Brotherhood

Episode 7 - Work

Dan is sick and tired of Toby not having a job but learns to 'be careful what you wish for' when he starts working at his office! Jamie is ill and at the mercy of Auntie Debbie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 2

With guests Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste and Sara Cox.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Episode 4

Keith Lemon welcomes team captains Gino D'Acampo and Fearne Cotton as they go head-to-head alongside TOWIE's Chloe Sims, comedian Johnny Vegas, antiques expert David Dickinson and TV presenter Alison Hammond.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Not Safe For Work. Katherine (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Not Safe For Work

Episode 3

The minister's aide, Martine, arrives from London to pile the pressure on the Northampton team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 6 - MeĀ²

With two holograms now walking around the ship Rimmer moves in with himself, leaving Lister in sweet peace and tranquility. It's not long, however, before even Rimmer's grown sick of living with Rimmer.

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

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 6

Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Highlights Special - Stand-Up Highlights Special

Russell Howard offers up a special episode of stand-up from all the rising stars of comedy who featured in the current series, with performances from Daniel Sloss, Mae Martin, Nathan Caton, Reggie Watts, Andrew Ryan, Glenn Wool and Marcel Lucont.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: BBC

The Boosh

Episode 5 - Tundra

Bad-tempered zoo boss Bob Fossil has a couple of assignments for his star zookeepers. He's sending Vince to Spain to find a friend for the zoo's lonely prawn, and he's sending Howard to the Arctic, just for the sake of it.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 2

On a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa, Mick upsets Janice and it looks like their relationship might not survive this fight.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
Bad Bridesmaid. Copyright: Fresh One Productions / GroupM Entertainment

Bad Bridesmaid

Episode 6

Bride-to-be Zoe must convince her hens that new, dippy hippy bridesmaid 'Daisy' is her fiance's relative and not an imposter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison), Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Robyn Murdoch (Polly Kemp), Jamie (Paul Higgins). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

2007 Specials - Spinners And Losers

Malcolm Tucker's political career hangs in the balance. He has just seventeen hours to spin himself back into power, and it's going to be the longest night of his life.

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Mr. Sloane. Mr Sloane (Nick Frost)

Mr. Sloane

Episode 2

Things could be looking up for Jeremy when Robin agrees to let him fix her leaky tap.

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Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 7

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Chris Addison take a look at this week's burning issues. The guests are Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey. Josh Widdicombe sits in for an ill Andy Parsons.

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Delve Special

Series 3, Episode 3 - Food For Thought

Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of a new food additive.

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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 4, Episode 12 - Okey-Cokey-Karaoke

As it remains their only change of going on holiday, Sharon and Tracey participate in a karaoke competition.

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Vent

Series 3, Episode 1 - Ladies And Gentlemen, We Are Floating in Space

Ben makes the ambulance journey home to begin life in a wheelchair. On the way he remembers an argument about cheesecake, invents a panel game and meets Buzz Aldrin.

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QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

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London

Undone

Series 3, Episode 3 - Ungainly

Edna faces her childhood possessions and probes London's Low Quality Expedition, while someone suffers terribly at the hands of one of the Golfer Mackenzies.

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

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Episode 6

With Darcus Howe, Louise "Gabrielle" Bobb, "Rose-Marie" Avramescu and Richard Whiteley.

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Would I Lie To You?. Angus Deayton. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 2, Episode 6

With guest panellists Michael Buerk, Danny Baker, Russell Howard and Anton du Beke.

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Dad Made Me Laugh

Maureen Beattie: Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian.

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Peep Show

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.

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The Mighty Boosh

Series 1, Episode 8 - Hitcher

Bob Fossil has a big problem at Zoo-niverse. Ivan, the bear has developed some very anti-social habits and attacks Fossil.

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Brotherhood. Image shows from L to R: Toby (Johnny Flynn), Jamie (Scott Folan), Dan (Ben Ashenden). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Brotherhood

Episode 7 - Work

Dan is sick and tired of Toby not having a job but learns to 'be careful what you wish for' when he starts working at his office! Jamie is ill and at the mercy of Auntie Debbie.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

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Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

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The Thick Of It

2007 Specials - Spinners And Losers

Malcolm Tucker's political career hangs in the balance. He has just seventeen hours to spin himself back into power, and it's going to be the longest night of his life.

London Live 2:15am (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

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-Out

A new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.

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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 3, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and learned friend Marcus du Sautoy teach guests Lee Mack and Miles Jupp a lesson or two in the engaging numbers show. The gang fence with pirate-themed posers.

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

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Episode 6

With Darcus Howe, Louise "Gabrielle" Bobb, "Rose-Marie" Avramescu and Richard Whiteley.

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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.

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The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 1, Episode 8 - Hitcher

Bob Fossil has a big problem at Zoo-niverse. Ivan, the bear has developed some very anti-social habits and attacks Fossil.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

Who Goes There

Episode 5.4: Martin Young's famous people quiz.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

Romantic Friction

Episode 2: Romance writer Anna's love life is causing problems on the page.

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Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 3.1, Tuned to Moan FM: Marlborough Road resident Clare needs a babysitter while she lectures in Sligo.

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Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 2

With guests Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste and Sara Cox.

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