British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 4th February 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 4, Episode 3 - All In The Game

Roper is convinced the upstairs flat is riddled with woodworm, so Jo, Robin and Chrissy have to stay out overnight whilst Jerry and his workmate Tom begin fumigation. Larry's hoping to strike lucky with a new girl, so with nowhere else to go the trio are forced to camp down with Mr and Mrs Roper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 6

Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 35 - Troublesome Tractor

Shaun and friends attempt to save a tractor destined for the scrap heap.

Talking Pictures TV 7:30am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

One Wild Oat

A repeat of this 1951 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 4, Episode 5 - A Little Something Set Aside

The breaks go Timothy Lumsden's way until he's snookered behind the washing machine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 5, Episode 4

Featuring a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink thing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 4 - Parents Evening

It's Parents Evening at Dockbridge High and the students are feeling nervous - all except for Year 8 pupil Mark.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 4, Episode 1 - A House Full Of Women

Lionel increasingly feels he's living in David's house, and Sandy leaves Nick for good so Judith invites her to stay. The change of circumstances bring living arrangements to the front of everyone's minds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 5.2, A Winter's Tale: Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 24 - Gentle

Wussywat discovers a cocoon and then a newly hatched butterfly and learns the best way to be gentle is to "not touch at all".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 6, The Promotion: The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 1 - It's A Sorry Lorry Morrie

Terry leaves his fingerprints on a stolen lorry while doing a job for Arthur.

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 1 - Foreign Bodies

Dr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini nervously await the arrival of his dreaded mother-in-law, Pushpa.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 1

Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 6 - Charlie Brooker

With Charlie Brooker. Winning ideas are dogs that live for only two years and changing how the winner of Genius is decided.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 28th series of he world's longest-running sitcom.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 2

Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And Shorter

The Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!

CITV 10:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky Washing

Sooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?

CITV 11:05am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent Movie

When Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy Returns

More problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.

CITV 11:25am (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

Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 5.2, A Winter's Tale: Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert.

CITV 12:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 36 - Bean Painting

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 16 - Scout Bean

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. Mr Bean becomes scoutmaster for the day, but his obsession with badge collecting does not win him any friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 6, The Promotion: The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.

Talking Pictures TV 12:35pm (repeat)
Tons Of Trouble. Mr Pastry (Richard Hearne)

Tons Of Trouble

Mr Pastry loses his job but then finds himself sought after by a wealthy man who needs him to close a deal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And Shorter

The Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (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 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come Back

Sharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

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 3, Episode 4 - Just Family

Sharon and Tracey fear for their future when Darryl's parents visit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 4, Episode 1 - A House Full Of Women

Lionel increasingly feels he's living in David's house, and Sandy leaves Nick for good so Judith invites her to stay. The change of circumstances bring living arrangements to the front of everyone's minds.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 4 - Spring Lamb

A reluctant Timmy tries to avoid bath time and in trying to escape he gets a spring attached to his tail. It's up to the flock to catch the bouncing baby sheep and return him to the tub before he destroys the farm.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 2 - Days Of Fines And Closures

Arthur attempts to do a deal with Tony Benson and his new nightclub. Terry helps Dave by looking after the Winchester Club.

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 1 - Foreign Bodies

Dr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini nervously await the arrival of his dreaded mother-in-law, Pushpa.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 28th series of he world's longest-running sitcom.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle Bean

Mr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 6 - Charlie Brooker

With Charlie Brooker. Winning ideas are dogs that live for only two years and changing how the winner of Genius is decided.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 17 - Back To School

Mr Bean inadvertently becomes a teacher - but can he control the unruly class?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 4, Episode 4 - Never Give Your Real Name

Larry's philandering looks set to cause him real trouble when one of his girlfriends fears she's pregnant. Unfortunately for Robin, he never gives out his real name...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations

Rigsby is ecstatic to learn that he has inherited his Uncle George's fortune, but distressed at the clause that he must be happily married. Thankfully, Miss Jones is corruptable for a bit of shag pile carpet...

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 5pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 1

Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 6

Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.

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

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 1 - First Aid

Stan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 5:30pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 2

Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 5, Episode 4

Featuring a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink thing.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 7

Hartley's death re-opens the chasm in Richard's finances, and the manor is once again under the hammer. A saviour could still be at hand, but what does the future hold for Grantleigh - not to mention Audrey, Richard and Mrs Poo?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy Returns

More problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 4 - The Fourth Chornicle

Can Radox's assembled forces of good win the battle? Or will it all be a total anti-climax?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 5, Episode 5

John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, Lawry tries to keep himself busy, and there is a curious tale of murder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 23

This episode's jokers are Meadowlane versus Spring Bank.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 5.2, A Winter's Tale: Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert.

7pm
3 min
12 Sketches In A London House. Image shows from L to R: Buyer (Dan Tambling), The Dealer (Ben Keenan)

12 Sketches In A London House

Episode 1 - Attic

In his mummy's attic an entrepreneurial drug dealer has taken his career to a new level.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 11 - The Go-Between

Terry's housekeeping and his wife's absence are starting to take their toll on Bob! Not only has Terry broken the toaster by putting chops in it but his fag ends are in the plant pots! Something has to give so Terry decides to pay Thelma a visit to try and persuade her to return to Bob.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 7 - Lust In Translation

Bryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 6, The Promotion: The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7:45pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 4 - Terry Gilliam

A look at a colourful collage of Terry Gilliam's weirdly wonderful animations.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Practice Around The Corner

Mrs Tishell returns to the village. Martin has to work out what is wrong with beach comber Lorna. Al and Morwenna have an internet dating disaster, and romance is blossoming for Bert and Jennifer.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Adil Ray, Frank Skinner, Katie Price, Greg Davies. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 3 - Greg Davies, Katie Price, Adil Ray

Stand-up Greg Davies, Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, and reality TV star Katie Price try to abolish among other things beards, ketchup and people who give their dog very specific instructions.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Auntie Vera (Kate Williams). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 12, Episode 5 - Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You

Auntie Vera's got problems with her hips and her block's defective lifts so tells Sharon and Tracey she's moving in with them. But Tracey's only got one room available: it's Dorien's... and Dorien is dismayed to be told that family comes first.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Blott On The Landscape

Blott On The Landscape

Episode 1

However much Lady Maud Lynchwood may insist, Sir Giles is more than reluctant to give her any children. This triggers a manic chain of events, with many unforeseen and surprising consequences.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Al Murray, Tim Vine. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, James DeGale, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Denise Lewis, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 5

Stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis and boxer James DeGale are next in line to join James Corden and the ALOTO boys for more laughs, trivia and wacky challenges. This week, the guests don giant foam trainers to compete in a tricky heptathlon, while Freddie Flintoff faces off against Jack Whitehall in a heated fencing challenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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?

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Big School. Mr Church (David Walliams). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

Big School

Series 1, Episode 1

Mr Church is about to resign from Greybridge School, but the arrival of new French teacher Miss Postern changes everything. Taking advice from a pupil on women doesn't prove immediately successful, however.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

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 41, Episode 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 5, Episode 4

Featuring a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink thing.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 1

This week, Little Mix join Vernon Kay on TV; Keith begins his charity marathon; and Bruce Jenner has a big announcement to make in The Big Fat Gypsy Kardashians.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 2, Episode 6

More stories from the private lives of public people as Daniel Craig tries to get car insurance.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 1

Vicky Pollard is in trouble with her teacher, while Emily Howard visits a pub and finds an admirer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 1 - The New Me

Stevie has her work cut out trying to stop Miranda spending all day in her pyjamas with a packet of biscuits for company, feeling sorry for herself that Gary departed for Hong Kong taking with him her chance of any relationship... no matter how unlikely that was.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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 17, Episode 9

The teams are joined by guests Alex Brooker, Henning Wehn, Rob Beckett and Kate Humble.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Dirt Collects There

Impish original comedy from Dave Gorman, who muses out loud on life's little foibles - including light bulbs, gravy boats, dot-to-dot books and LEGO.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Talking To Strangers. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Lily Bevan. Copyright: BBC

Talking To Strangers

Episode 1

A woman phones up a man she slept with, some people are stuck in a lift, and a music lesson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Susan Calman Is Convicted. Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

Susan Calman Is Convicted

Series 1, Episode 4 - Nationality

Scottish comedian Susan Calman looks at the topic of Nationality.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (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 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come Back

Sharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear

Saffron has moved out, Edina's PR company has merged with an enormous PR firm based in the United States and after her magazine closes, Patsy is offered a prestigious job in New York. Fearful of so much change, Eddy and Patsy indulge in a drunken, drugged bender and face stern words from Saffy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Episode 2: The team ponder how to revamp tea to make it more dangerous and exciting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
World Of Pub

World Of Pub

Episode 2: Barry and Garry build the world's first environmentally friendly bar.

ITV Encore Midnight (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
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QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
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Hordes Of The Things

Episode 4 - The Fourth Chornicle

Can Radox's assembled forces of good win the battle? Or will it all be a total anti-climax?

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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 1, Episode 7

With David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles and Muriel Gray.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Al Murray, Tim Vine. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

U&Drama channel logo 1am (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 3, Episode 4 - Just Family

Sharon and Tracey fear for their future when Darryl's parents visit.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Robin Hood (Mathew Baynton), Maid Marian (Emma Bunton). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 1

Tom Craine regales us with the story of Sir Walter Raleigh (starring Jack Whitehall and Michelle Keegan). Tom Davis tells the tale of Robin Hood (Mathew Baynton) and Maid Marian (Emma Bunton).

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 1

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

BBC Three 1:05am (repeat)
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Siblings

Series 2, Episode 5 - Baby Sack

Dan starts hanging out with his old crush from clown camp.

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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 3, Episode 4 - Weekend

Gary and Dorothy embark on a weekend in the country in order to spice up their sex life.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 1

This week, Little Mix join Vernon Kay on TV; Keith begins his charity marathon; and Bruce Jenner has a big announcement to make in The Big Fat Gypsy Kardashians.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 3, Episode 4

Shappi Khorsandi wants the best for her son, Gary Delaney is all about the one-liners, Dane Baptiste praises smoking, and Andy Askins is a family man.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 1 - Foreign Bodies

Dr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini nervously await the arrival of his dreaded mother-in-law, Pushpa.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
Big School. Mr Church (David Walliams). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

Big School

Series 1, Episode 1

Mr Church is about to resign from Greybridge School, but the arrival of new French teacher Miss Postern changes everything. Taking advice from a pupil on women doesn't prove immediately successful, however.

London Live 1:55am (repeat)
Blott On The Landscape

Blott On The Landscape

Episode 1

However much Lady Maud Lynchwood may insist, Sir Giles is more than reluctant to give her any children. This triggers a manic chain of events, with many unforeseen and surprising consequences.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

BBC Three 2:05am (repeat)
Fishbowl. Image shows from L to R: Vincent (Edward Ashley), Phil (Mark Benton), Hattie (Katherine Rose Morley), Ramona (Sally Lindsay), Les (Michael Smiley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Fishbowl

Sitcom pilot about a girl who drops out of university and moves back to live with family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell Howard

Jack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear

Saffron has moved out, Edina's PR company has merged with an enormous PR firm based in the United States and after her magazine closes, Patsy is offered a prestigious job in New York. Fearful of so much change, Eddy and Patsy indulge in a drunken, drugged bender and face stern words from Saffy.

London Live 3am (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Rudy (Joe Gilgun), Jess (Karla Crome), Alex (Matt Stokoe), Abby (Natasha O'Keeffe), Finn (Nathan McMullen). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 5, Episode 2

While the gang are out on the estate picking up litter, Rudy discovers some dark secrets in his own family. He's also somewhat shocked to discover he holds feelings for Jess...

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Dirt Collects There

Impish original comedy from Dave Gorman, who muses out loud on life's little foibles - including light bulbs, gravy boats, dot-to-dot books and LEGO.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke), Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 3, Episode 3 - Vanilla

Meg meets an old school friend who's done very well for herself. Re-kindling that friendship brings Meg an exciting job opportunity. Gary reveals a surprising internet enthusiasm and Bunny is on the run from her dad having maxed-out her emergency credit card.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
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 1, Episode 7

With David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles and Muriel Gray.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:35am (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke), Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 3, Episode 4 - Hot & Cold

Meg finds herself in a relationship with a guy she nicknames "Hot and Cold". Has she got herself a boyfriend or just a casual sex partner? Bunny thinks she may have found a way in to the glamorous world of the theatre and Laura is furious when Gary takes a job in Glasgow, leaving her alone on her birthday.

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Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 5 - Michael Palin

Michael Palin selects his favourite Python clips, including the fish-slapping dance he performed with John Cleese.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 6 - Charlie Brooker

With Charlie Brooker. Winning ideas are dogs that live for only two years and changing how the winner of Genius is decided.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 6

Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 5, Episode 4

Featuring a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink thing.

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