British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st August 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 4, Episode 1 - Flying Undertaker

After being buzzed by a low-flying plane and finding its pilot is an attractive young woman, Billy sets his sight on the skies. But Auntie Ivy isn't going to let him get into danger without sticking an oar in!

CITV 6am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 25 - Adorable

Councillor Cowdrey uses two perfect android children to disrupt life in Bottom Knocker Street.

CITV 6:15am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 47 - Dunks!

The kids are challenged to a game of Dunks to save their very existence.

Talking Pictures TV 7am (repeat)
Lord Tramp. Hughie Wagstaff (Hugh Lloyd). Copyright: Southern Television

Lord Tramp

Hughie's life as a penniless tramp is about to change when he inherits a title and a massive estate - with servants and snooty neighbours.

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

Rent

Series 4, Episode 5

Dave's band gets a paying gig and he heads for Manchester - but where does that leave Eva?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 1, Episode 4

Michael Rosen, Arthur Smith, Paul Sinha and Natalie Haynes play the word-based panel game.

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 9, 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 3, Episode 10

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 20 - The Last Of The McHancocks

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (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, Highlights Special - Pie Cam

Little Monster has a brilliant new invention that helps everyone laugh all over again at some of the messiest times in Justin's house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Special - Review Of The Year 2009

Big-collared comic Harry Hill applies his forensic eye for comedy detail to all the telly you thought he had missed while he was away. With Harry at the helm, you can be sure there will be laughs aplenty - and with so many top clips, skits and quips, this bumper Burp is bursting at the seams with pure entertainment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Christmas Special - Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest

The Goons retell the story of Robin Hood. With guest star Charlotte Mitchell.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 6 - If Money Be The Food Of Love, Play On

Terry and Arthur are captivated by an Australian girl who claims to be searching for her long-lost boyfriend - but what is her real motive?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 3 - Desperately Stalking Susan

Ben forgets about Valentine's Day, but discovers that Susan has a more attentive admirer. Featuring guest star Sam Kelly.

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

Boj

Episode 21 - Mia's Pet

Mia has a pet ladybird in a box. When Mr Cloppity explains that ladybirds need to fly free, Boj plants a mini Giggly Park outside Mia's house for the ladybird to call home.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 20 - Hollow

Egnog doesn't show up to play so Wussywat goes to search for him. Along the way he notices sounds inside hollow places are not what he expects until he finds Egnog inside one!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Boogie Up The River

Boogie Up The River

Episode 5, Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar: Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers. Can a living legend save the day?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 5 - Going Over

The Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne Identity

A young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?

ITV Encore 9:55am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the children's comedy.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Sisters. Image shows from L to R: Fiona (Ashley Jensen), Susan (Susan Calman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Sisters

Series 1, Episode 1

Fiona cannot bear to be without her work phone, while Susan cannot live without the internet. Each thinks the other is too technology dependent, so they impose a 24-hour ban.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 20 - The Last Of The McHancocks

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (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 9

Harry Hill presents more of the best bits from previous series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Christmas Special - Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest

The Goons retell the story of Robin Hood. With guest star Charlotte Mitchell.

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 4, Episode 4 - And Mother Came Too

Ron needs Gary's help in court after he is arrested. In 1942, Phoebe reveals her husband has been killed in action - leaving her free to marry Gary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 6 - Back To Reality

The Dwarfers start to explore an abandoned space ship on the ocean bed, and slowly they start to realise that the bodies they are finding are all victims of suicide.

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

Boj

Episode 21 - Mia's Pet

Mia has a pet ladybird in a box. When Mr Cloppity explains that ladybirds need to fly free, Boj plants a mini Giggly Park outside Mia's house for the ladybird to call home.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 6 - If Money Be The Food Of Love, Play On

Terry and Arthur are captivated by an Australian girl who claims to be searching for her long-lost boyfriend - but what is her real motive?

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 20 - Hollow

Egnog doesn't show up to play so Wussywat goes to search for him. Along the way he notices sounds inside hollow places are not what he expects until he finds Egnog inside one!

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Des Clarke

Des Clarke Exposed

Episode 2

BBC Radio Scotland stand-up series presented by Des Clarke.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 5 - Going Over

The Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 5, Episode 2 - London Pride

Phoebe finds living in the West End difficult, though Noel Coward does his best to help. Yvonne puts Gary on the guest list for a Downing Street party.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 21, Episode 5 - Surprise At Throstlenest

While preparations are being made for Compo's funeral, Nora finds a letter he has written.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 19 - Two's Company

Shaun is smitten when a bedraggled new sheep lands among the flock. After a wash in the sheep dip, the newcomer turns out to be quite attractive and Shaun immediately falls head over hoof for her. While Bitzer goes on a journey to find her rightful owner, the flock are kept amused by Shaun's romantic antics.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 10

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 21, Episode 6 - Just A Small Funeral

Clegg and Truly brace themselves for their saddest moment - Compo's funeral - while Howard is torn between three demanding ladies.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 20 - In The Doghouse

Bitzer's kennel is accidentally destroyed and the canny canine hopes the farmer will replace it with a new deluxe model. But when he sees his master's clumsy attempt to build a new kennel, Bitzer is so horrified that he packs his bags and leaves home. Shaun, however, hopes to tempt Bitzer to return with the kennel of his dreams.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 3:30pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 4, Episode 2 - Trouble At Mill

Billy bumps into an old school friend whilst collecting a body, and it turns out she's always been rather fond of him! Ivy, meanwhile, attends her own former primary school and is soon called upon to help one of the pupils.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 10

Prehistoric cave dwellers Ug and Ig prepare to go hiking with a super-heavy rucksack made of rock, tap-dancing Dan Step gets confused dancing with different hats and antiques expert Ann Teak blows her nose on a valuable handkerchief.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Boogie Up The River

Boogie Up The River

Episode 5, Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar: Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers. Can a living legend save the day?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (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 2, Episode 4 - Blood Brothers

Oliver never set out to save Simon's life, he had no control over what happened. However, now that they are 'blood brothers' he has every intention of making sure that Simon refuses him nothing...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 5 - He's Just Not That Into Ben

Ben goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 6

The super-student team captains are joined by Bobby Lockwood and Louisa Connolly-Burnham from Wolfblood, and comedians Katie Mulgrew and Paul McCaffrey.

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

Rent

Series 4, Episode 5

Dave's band gets a paying gig and he heads for Manchester - but where does that leave Eva?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic

'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 1, Episode 4

Michael Rosen, Arthur Smith, Paul Sinha and Natalie Haynes play the word-based panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 6 - Slammertime

The Harpers face a robbery and a simple case of mistaken identity, and are amazed at how quickly Ben can make new friends.

ITV Encore 5:40pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 7 - A Star Is Gorn

When a rock star fakes his own death, Arthur finds himself in possession of a valuable master tape that has every chance of becoming a "posthumous" hit.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Gein's Family Giftshop Present.... Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Gein's Family Giftshop Present...

Series 1, Episode 3 - For The Benefit Of The Tape

A woman witnesses the murder of her husband on the way back from the pub one night. But who killed him, and why?

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

Dead Ringers

Series 15, Episode 2

Topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod and Duncan Wisbey.

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 6, Episode 7 - A Surprise For Jean

As Jean longs for a few surprises from Lionel, Alistair comes up with a plan to give her the surprise treat of a lifetime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The People

Frustrated by the continued obstacle of local councils to central government policy, not to mention their unwieldynature and lack of democratic accountability, Hacker finds himself welcoming radical reform proposals from a leading professor. Neither Sir Humphrey, nor a troublesome militant socialist feminist council leader, however, are keen on the plans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 20 - The Last Of The McHancocks

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 4, Episode 4 - And Mother Came Too

Ron needs Gary's help in court after he is arrested. In 1942, Phoebe reveals her husband has been killed in action - leaving her free to marry Gary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (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

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Endgame

Victor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother. There is a mix-up over a holiday cottage, Victor buys a haunted caravan, and Margaret has a heart attack.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Christmas Special - Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest

The Goons retell the story of Robin Hood. With guest star Charlotte Mitchell.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 6 - Game Of Crones

Peter has got over his fear that his house is haunted. However, when he discovers male shoes at the end of the bed, he is left with a whole new worry.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Faye McKeever), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Neville (Dominic Coleman), Harry (Jack Carroll), Daniel (Samuel Anderson), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Charlie (Aisling Bea), Margaret (Rita May), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice), Ian (Victor McGuire), Rose (Miriam Margolyes), Brian (Stephen Tompkinson). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 4, Episode 4

First aid training gets under way but Brian is skeptical about such matters; pharmacists rule medicine, you see, not Jonny-come-latelies. Security guard Ian, meanwhile, is at his wits' end because of an unwelcome visitor: a fox. He'd appreciate it, then, if Harry (and his collection of fake fur coats) would stop winding him up.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, David Mitchell, Alan Davies, Rob Brydon, Richard Osman, Lee Mack, Jermaine Jenas. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 4

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the newsroom sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

Series 5, Episode 6 - Rich And Fat

Tony discovers that Gary has £33,000 in his current account, while Tony's ever-expanding waistline doesn't go unnoticed.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Very British Problems. Ruth Jones

Very British Problems

Series 1, Episode 2 - Out And About

The day to day problems the British encounter as soon as they leave the house and go out and about - at work, at the shops, or when on holiday.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
Where There's A Will

Where There's A Will

A repeat of this 1955 film.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 17 - Jolly

With Julia Zemiro, Rob Brydon and Tim Vine.

BBC Three 9pm (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
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 15

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 3

Featuring appearances from actor and comedian Johnny Vegas, Sky Sports presenter Charlotte Jackson and former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp, no doubt looking forward to a bit of father-son time with Jamie.

BBC Three 9:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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

Series 5, Episode 7 - Home-Made Sauna

Deborah and Dorothy are away for the weekend, and Tony concentrates his energies on converting the shed into a sauna.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Nathan Caton. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan Caton

Jon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Merchant and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 1, Episode 4

Michael Rosen, Arthur Smith, Paul Sinha and Natalie Haynes play the word-based panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Shappi Talk. Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Shappi Talk

Series 1, Episode 4 - Growing Up In The UK

Shappi discusses growing up in the UK with black comedian Ava Vidal and chats to author Ben Okri, who tells stories from his childhood with a very alternative father and discusses some childhood challenges. Plus a final song from comedian Hils Barker.

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60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 6, Episode 9

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker tear into the week's main talking points, joined by a live studio audience and guest Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 1 - Psirens

While trying to search for Red Dwarf, the crew encounter a large number of space ships floating in space.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 6 - English Sporting Success

Charles and Martin are given the task of making the nation smile. But how will they ever arrange an English sporting victory?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Mountain Goats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Miller (Jimmy Chisholm), Bernie (Kathryn Howden), Bill (David Ireland), Conor (Kevin Mains). Copyright: BBC

Mountain Goats

Episode 2 - Fitness

The ragtag gang of Mountain Rescue Volunteers are getting physical and out of the pub in an assortment of ill-judged fitness gear.

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The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

BBC Three 11pm
20 min
Dead Air. Jake Cross (Greg James)

Dead Air

Sitcom pilot about a radio DJ who is given the chance to host the breakfast show. Created by and stars Radio 1 presenter Greg James.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 4, Episode 4 - Giles Coren

Giles Coren, a die-hard carnivore, tries being a vegan for a whole week. He also reads his first ever Harry Potter and is asked to dance in public for the very first time.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Very British Problems. Ruth Jones

Very British Problems

Series 1, Episode 2 - Out And About

The day to day problems the British encounter as soon as they leave the house and go out and about - at work, at the shops, or when on holiday.

U&Drama channel logo 11:25pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

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

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Fist Of Fun. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Lee, Richard Herring

Fist Of Fun

Episode 1

First in a six-part comedy series, starring Richard Herring and Stewart Lee, with Alistair McGowan and Rebecca Front. Stewart Lee berates Richard Herring for his lack of street cred, Peter Baynham shares some unusual recipes and is Radio 1 really the youth-friendly station it pretends to be?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Lesbian Vampire Killers. Image shows from L to R: Fletch (James Corden), Jimmy (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Velvet Bite

Lesbian Vampire Killers

Comedy horror about two best friends who must become lesbian vampire killers in order to survive an ancient curse.

BBC Two 11:35pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

With Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.

ITV Encore 12:05am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 12:05am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

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Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 4

EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino take part in the surreal panel game.

BBC Three 12:45am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 1

There's more grim humour among the bedpans as a new shift unfolds on B4. Kim has an unknown female admission to occupy her, Den has Hilary to cope with, and Pippa has a ward round. Mrs Fyvie, a new patient, is admitted but it's her daughter, Beedy, who requires more attention than her mother.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Viral Tap. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Caroline Flack, Carly Smallman. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Vision Independent Productions

Viral Tap

Episode 5

Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips. This week their guests are London Hughes and Tinchy Stryder.

BBC Three 1:15am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 1:25am (repeat)
Andy Parsons Gruntled Live. Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons Gruntled Live

Andy Parsons performs his stand-up show Gruntled in this TV edit of his 2011 DVD.

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Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Top Coppers. Image shows from L to R: Mitch Rust (John Kearns), John Mahogany (Steen Raskopoulos). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Top Coppers

Episode 1 - The Chill Of The Cockney Freezer

The Top Coppers investigate the notorious Cockney crime boss Harry McCrane who has taken over an ice cream factory as a guise for selling drugs. Meanwhile, Mahogany wants to ask out new girl Pippa, but he already has plans with Rust for video night...

London Live 2am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 5

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

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Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 2, Episode 9

Featuring guests Charlotte Crosby, David Haye, Jack and Dean, and Ivo Graham. Plus Arron Crascall too.

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
Dead Air. Jake Cross (Greg James)

Dead Air

Sitcom pilot about a radio DJ who is given the chance to host the breakfast show. Created by and stars Radio 1 presenter Greg James.

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 6

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Steves (Steve Stamp), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

A selection of episodes from the second series of the pirate radio station sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 4

EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino take part in the surreal panel game.

Comedy Central Extra 2:40am (repeat)
Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show. Dara O Briain

Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show

Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.

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Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Paul Ritter), Adam (Simon Bird), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Piano

Dad's bought a piano, and the world's most sarcastic piano tuner comes round to tune it. Meanwhile, the family spot Aunty Val having an affair. What should they do?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 1

There's more grim humour among the bedpans as a new shift unfolds on B4. Kim has an unknown female admission to occupy her, Den has Hilary to cope with, and Pippa has a ward round. Mrs Fyvie, a new patient, is admitted but it's her daughter, Beedy, who requires more attention than her mother.

Comedy Central Extra 4am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Boogie Up The River

Boogie Up The River

Episode 5, Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar: Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers. Can a living legend save the day?

Talking Pictures TV 4:45am (repeat)
All In Good Fun

All In Good Fun

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.

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

Rent

Series 4, Episode 5

Dave's band gets a paying gig and he heads for Manchester - but where does that leave Eva?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 1, Episode 4

Michael Rosen, Arthur Smith, Paul Sinha and Natalie Haynes play the word-based panel game.

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