British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 6th September 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55am (repeat)
The Belles Of St. Trinian's. Image shows from L to R: Miss Millicent Fritton (Alastair Sim), Flash Harry (George Cole). Copyright: London Films / STUDIOCANAL

The Belles Of St. Trinian's

The first film set at Ronald Searle's infamous school. The girls of St. Trinian's find themselves involved in a horse racing scam.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven Seas

Sooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Wendy House

Soo has lost her favourite necklace. Sooty and Sweep want to cheer her up so they decide to decorate her old wendy house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 5, Episode 6 - Granddad

Ed is visited by his new grandson, Smile, and is inspired to write a children's book. However, his daughter is not at all impressed with his flat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

A bungling burglar, a struggling pianist and the Clegworthy family's Sunday.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 5, Episode 6 - Chris And Xand

Fun, chat and music from Hacker T Dog, featuring Operation Ouch presenters Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

Cricket ashes of a different kind when the new school pavilion burns down.

ITV Encore 9am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 3

Bob is staying at the Dervishes, having been thrown out by Ginnie. Mim does her best to cheer him up - but she can't get far.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
The Story Of Dibley. Copyright: BBC

The Story Of Dibley

Documentary celebrating the popular BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, featuring interviews with cast and crew.

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 3

Seann Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with: floating cheeseburgers; balloon fetishists; and the weirdest animal cruelty protest ever.

ITV Encore 9:30am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 4

Kevin and Maggie have a painful discussion about their fertility problem - he cannot forgive Maggie for lying to him.

Comedy Central Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 4

Mr Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with mythical creature the skunk-ape, narcoleptic dogs, and Sam Sadler compares himself to a male celebrity.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cow Poo Treasure Hunt

When he's not allowed to hang out at the shopping centre with Frankie and Ashley, Hank decides to show Stan and Rosa just how capable he is by being the first person ever to make it through Ms Adolf's weekend survival camp. Meanwhile, Papa Pete tries to make it through a single day of Emily helping out at the deli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of seven episodes of the Dawn French sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45am (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Lord And Mike Shepherd

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the unsolved case of a vanishing Lord.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 14

Keith Fitt discovers how difficult it is being a newsreader, while loveable Humphrey enters a village show.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs Special

A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 15, Episode 2

Arthur Smith, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and David O'Doherty all join David Mitchell to lie on the subjects of pets, bacteria, zombies and water.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

A bungling burglar, a struggling pianist and the Clegworthy family's Sunday.

CITV 12:30pm (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 2 - Home Movie

When Jaz wishes that her Saturday afternoon could be more interesting than just watching DVDs, Gene makes her and friends Naoko and Mobbsy stars in a selection of movies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

Cricket ashes of a different kind when the new school pavilion burns down.

CITV 2pm (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.

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

Desmond's

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sweets

Since Jamie Oliver's push for healthy school meals, sweets have been banned at Elmsbury High. But someone's running an unofficial tuck shop selling crisps and chocolate - and Nathan is given the job of finding out who's behind it.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:35pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 2

This week sees foreign language students attempt to improve their English with the Tezcorp British Language Test, including learning Tezcorp's take on the national anthem, while pet owners are driven mad by Vet B.O.T, who has his customers begging, sitting and waiting for their animals. Meanwhile, a young gallery worker is left dumbfounded when the new Tezcorp chocolate fountain decides to serve up its chocolate all over a priceless work of art.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash Machine

Mr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 7 - Litterbugs

Bean is furious with the untidy state of the streets and all the people who drop litter so he goes on a one-man mission to clean up the town.

Comedy Central Extra 4pm (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 3

Seann Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with: floating cheeseburgers; balloon fetishists; and the weirdest animal cruelty protest ever.

London Live 4pm (repeat)
The Goose Steps Out. William Potts (Will Hay). Copyright: Ealing Studios / STUDIOCANAL

The Goose Steps Out

Wartime comedy starring Will Hay. Teacher William Potts goes undercover at a German spy training school.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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 1, Episode 15 - The Bloomer Plant

Justin and Robert decide to clear and recycle around the house. They get things ready for Mr Bloom to take to his composterium, but will the objects they gather be any use to Mr Bloom's nursery?

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

A selection of episodes from the challenging show with Greg Davies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Bowles, Bernard Cribbins, Enn Reitel, Bill Wallis

Angry Old Men

Comedy drama by David Renwick, creator of One Foot in the Grave. Four formerly daring comic heroes are reunited after 30 years.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 2 - Extra-Curricular Activities

Mr Bell highlights what the school can offer away from the classroom. From sport to school trips, can life at Elmsmere be 'almost fun'?

Comedy Central Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 4

Mr Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with mythical creature the skunk-ape, narcoleptic dogs, and Sam Sadler compares himself to a male celebrity.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Universal Pictures

Mr Bean's Holiday

The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 5, Episode 6 - Granddad

Ed is visited by his new grandson, Smile, and is inspired to write a children's book. However, his daughter is not at all impressed with his flat.

London Live 7pm (repeat)
My Learned Friend. William Fitch (Will Hay). Copyright: Ealing Studios

My Learned Friend

Released from prison, a convict is gunning for the men who put him away. Will Hay is on the list, and enlists the help of Claude Hulbert.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 1

The cult Channel 4 sketch show returns. The Stoneybridge Town Council attempt to adapt to today's technology; Denzil and Gwynedd discussing Gwynedd's plan to enter the Miss Swansea competition; The Little Girl presents her very personal take on divorce; and the world's most boring man Calum Gilhooley gets some customer feedback of his own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes. Frankie Howerd. Copyright: Gogglebox Entertainment

Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes

Documentary shining a light on previously unknown elements of Frankie Howerd's long career, including home film footage and unseen interviews.

Radio 4 7:45pm
15 min
Comic Fringes. Copyright: BBC

Comic Fringes

Series 11, Episode 3

More stories from comedians.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 8 - Careful What You Wish For

A terrible threat looms over the magical kingdom as Imperatrix finishes her secret weapon and issues an ultimatum - Debbie must surrender or Yonderland will be destroyed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened. John Cleese. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

Episode 1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

John Cleese hosts a special tribute to what is arguably the finest sitcom ever made.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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 17

Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Janine (Emma Fryer). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 3, Episode 3 - Pay As You Grow

Christopher's charitable concern raises Jerwayne and Ashley's ire, Janine can't stop making fantastic decisions and Lance is hiding from Shelley and her terrifying broodiness. Standard.

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 48, Episode 6

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Janine (Emma Fryer). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 3, Episode 4 - #goodtimes

As PhoneShop Sutton attempt to win The Golden Bowl insurance sales award for the sixth year in a row, and Janine attempts to stage the greatest, most elaborate sales evening of all time, all of Lance's energy is going into getting Gregg Wallace to follow him on Twitter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Lord And Mike Shepherd

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the unsolved case of a vanishing Lord.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (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 10, Episode 7 - Back To Zero

All three Birds have a financial crisis. Garth and Marcie's pub, Stubbies, has launched well though thanks to a mystery celebrity Twitter endorsement, and at last there's some money coming in.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Episode 1

Just when you thought Stella's house couldn't possibly get more crowded, Michael decides to base the office for his go-it-alone solicitors' firm there.

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 16

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe who take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Susie Dent is joined by Alex Horne & The Horne Section in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 1 - Home

Returning early to Leeds from a post-university gap-year tour of India, cousins Meg and Bunny - and friend Laura - do not get the smooth homecoming they had hoped for.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 5, Episode 6 - Granddad

Ed is visited by his new grandson, Smile, and is inspired to write a children's book. However, his daughter is not at all impressed with his flat.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Northern Lights. Image shows from L to R: Howie (Mark Benton), Colin (Robson Green). Copyright: Granada Television

Northern Lights

Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 2 - Scabies

Meg scores a hot date, much to Laura and Bunny's amazement. But it's after gate-crashing a party that things get really complicated.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 3, Episode 5 - Bungay

Mark performs from The Fisher Centre in Bungay, Suffolk, where he talks about non-existent castles, haunted pubs and chicken roundabouts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class

In his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game.

BBC Three 11pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Adil Ray

Sparkhill Sound

Radio 4 sitcom pilot about an ethnically diverse local radio station broadcasting from Birmingham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 3, Episode 6 - Porridge Votes

The Laird stands in the local by-election, and Hamish and Dougal decide to run against him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Episode 1

A celebration of all things Python, as well known figures from the worlds of comedy and film pay tribute alongside classic clips. Expect The Spanish Inquisition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Two Thousand Years Of Radio. Marcus Brigstocke

Two Thousand Years Of Radio

Series 2, Episode 2 - Beagle FM

DJ Suzanne Canker joins Charlie Darwin on his scientifical journey into monkey-nonsense.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 6, Episode 11

Lee Mack joins Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.

Comedy Central 12:15am (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:15am (repeat)
Safeword. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Vikki Stone, Rick Edwards, Hilary Devey, Bobby Mair, David Morgan, Brian Belo

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 7

Dragons' Den's Hilary Devey goes head to head with Big Brother's Brian Belo. The guests are Bobby Mair and Vikki Stone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes. Frankie Howerd. Copyright: Gogglebox Entertainment

Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes

Documentary shining a light on previously unknown elements of Frankie Howerd's long career, including home film footage and unseen interviews.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 8

The end of the academic year is drawing near, and with it the need for the housemates to make some big decisions.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
Top Coppers. Image shows from L to R: Mitch Rust (John Kearns), John Mahogany (Steen Raskopoulos). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Top Coppers

Episode 3 - The Venom Of Dr Schafer

Mahogany and Rust investigate the mysterious disappearances near Dr Schafer's top secret medical research lab. When the questioning goes awry, Mahogany is injected with a lethal serum - giving him 24 hours to live. Will his partner Rust be able to help him find the antidote, or is he too caught up trying to impress lab assistant Gail?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Viral Tap. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Caroline Flack, Carly Smallman. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Vision Independent Productions

Viral Tap

Episode 7

Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips, with Jim Chapman and Jameela Jamil.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 6

Lauren almost gets married, Derek gets a massage, Georgie does another fund raiser - this time for dwarves, Janice & Ray talk about a sandwich with no bread, Nan's sister comes over from Spain and Essex couple Paul & Sam return with more laughs.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Simon Callow, Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Katherine Parkinson, Meera Syal, Rik Mayall, Warwick Davis. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 2, Episode 2 - Man's Best Friend & Return To Sender

Ben Miller and Sue Perkins read two superbly twisted tales. A scientist creates the perfect wife using his dog's brain and a convict escapes from jail by mailing herself out!

ITV Encore 3am (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 3am (repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Episode 1

A celebration of all things Python, as well known figures from the worlds of comedy and film pay tribute alongside classic clips. Expect The Spanish Inquisition.

U&Dave channel logo 3:25am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 1

Show blending stand-up from Russell Kane with short films, quick-fire sketches and music, taking the traditional live comedy show and wiring it to the mains.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
Stella Street. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

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.

BBC Three 3:40am (repeat)
Radges. Image shows from L to R: Lauren (Lauren Lyle), Kieran (Nick Preston), Linda (Sarah Hadland), Mab (Lois Chimimba). Copyright: BBC

Radges

Sitcom pilot set in a Scottish pupil referral unit for kids with problems.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 4am (repeat)
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Episode 1

Just when you thought Stella's house couldn't possibly get more crowded, Michael decides to base the office for his go-it-alone solicitors' firm there.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Bowles, Bernard Cribbins, Enn Reitel, Bill Wallis

Angry Old Men

Comedy drama by David Renwick, creator of One Foot in the Grave. Four formerly daring comic heroes are reunited after 30 years.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 5, Episode 6 - Granddad

Ed is visited by his new grandson, Smile, and is inspired to write a children's book. However, his daughter is not at all impressed with his flat.

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