British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 26th August 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Honeymooners

Auntie Ivy is thrilled with Billy's 'young lady', Doreen, and begins thinking of their marriage - but Doreen feels she needs more proof that she and Billy are suited.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 3 - Visiting Rocky

After a trip on a rowing lake that leaves him feeling rather old and rather embarrassed, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire to meet his father - who has a surprise announcement to make.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 15 - Outside

The Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 13 - Bitter Then You

Zig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Fred MacAulay's Wet Hot Political Summer. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

Fred MacAulay's Wet Hot Political Summer

Topical stand-up show in which Fred MacAulay looks at the summer of 2016.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, Antarctica

When Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 8: A cigarette TV advertising campaign causes a headache, until an unlikely star crops up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Episode 1 - My Hero

It's just an ordinary day at the Northolt surgery. Dr Piers Crispin, the publicity-mad TV doctor, still fancies Janet almost as much as he fancies himself, Mrs. Raven, the sarcastic receptionist, is still frightening patients and Janet's mother has dropped in to wonder why her daughter is bent on passing up such an eligible husband as Piers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 1 - Misty

Diddy Dick and Dom launch their own television channel. The programmes include Diddy Doctor Who, The Belch and top-rated game show Bees or No Bees.

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 8, Episode 6 - The Space Age

Neddie and Henry Crun attempt to launch Minnie into space, but she gets stuck up the chimney.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 35

Another two schools compete for joke-telling glory.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (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

Christmas Special - Extra! Extra!

Vampires, witches, and other ghostly figures begin to appear all over town yet nobody bats an eyelid.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 34 - Smoothy

Wussywat is pulling up carrots and drinking a smoothy to stay cool in the sun but he spills it.

CITV 10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)

Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.

Radio 4 11:30am
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 3, Episode 5 - B&B

Barney and Cathy's finances are in a bad state, so Barney decides to become an Uber driver to boost his income, and Cathy decides to rent their spare bedroom out on Air BnB.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 8: A cigarette TV advertising campaign causes a headache, until an unlikely star crops up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05pm (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 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

ITV Encore 12:05pm (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

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 8, Episode 6 - The Space Age

Neddie and Henry Crun attempt to launch Minnie into space, but she gets stuck up the chimney.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (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 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

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 11, Episode 1 - Come Back Jack Harry Teesdale

Returning home from a happy caravaning weekend, the Teesdales stop and give Compo, Clegg and Seymour a lift home. It soon becomes obvious that Mrs Teesdale is deeply worried about something. Can they help?

CITV 1pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Episode 6 - Dog Dazed

Susan decides to get another dog but, as ever, it is Ben who ends up in the doghouse.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 34 - Smoothy

Wussywat is pulling up carrots and drinking a smoothy to stay cool in the sun but he spills it.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 15 - Outside

The Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 4, Episode 7

Recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe, Des Clarke and comedian guests Susan Calman, Alex Horne and Simon Evans plus author Louise Welsh look at the week's news.

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.

BBC Two 1:45pm (repeat)
Three Up, Two Down. Image shows from L to R: Angie Tyler (Lysette Anthony), Nick Tyler (Ray Burdis), Sam Tyler (Michael Elphick), Daphne Trenchard (Angela Thorne). Copyright: BBC

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1, Episode 5 - Just Desserts

Daphne is the proud owner of an antique which Sam wants. He attempts to arouse her sympathies - but Daphne is a hard case to crack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 3 - Visiting Rocky

After a trip on a rowing lake that leaves him feeling rather old and rather embarrassed, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire to meet his father - who has a surprise announcement to make.

BBC Two 2:15pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Day Of Reckoning

In the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.

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 3 - Cheers

Darryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

BBC Two 2:45pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 4 - Big Brother

As the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Episode 1 - My Hero

It's just an ordinary day at the Northolt surgery. Dr Piers Crispin, the publicity-mad TV doctor, still fancies Janet almost as much as he fancies himself, Mrs. Raven, the sarcastic receptionist, is still frightening patients and Janet's mother has dropped in to wonder why her daughter is bent on passing up such an eligible husband as Piers.

CITV 3:55pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

A selection of three episodes of the children's sitcom.

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

Christmas Special - Extra! Extra!

Vampires, witches, and other ghostly figures begin to appear all over town yet nobody bats an eyelid.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

I Lived With You

A repeat of this 1933 film.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 15 - Rainbow For Rupa

Boj shows Rupa and her family that a homemade approach to decorating a playroom can be fun and rewarding - creating a messy Outback Rainbow with coloured chalk (to Mrs Nibblit's initial horror) across Rupa's walls. But soon the Nibblits are all getting very artistic!

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

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 4 - Happy Birthday

Following a series of somewhat unfortunate events on Billy's birthday, he and Auntie Ivy find themselves in court - on a charge of grave robbing!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Nero Johnson (Akai Osei), Dexter (Jason Callender). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 5, Episode 6 - Courtroom

Mrs Goodman establishes a kids' court - but can Nero escape the law to make a dance video with his crew?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers

Rigsby's a little over-enthusiastic with advice when a couple of newly-weds move into the house. However, a rude surprise awaits him.

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

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 2 - Housewarming

Now he is comfortable in his new house, Justin wants to have a housewarming party. In order to help, Robert the robot has turned the heating up to full, while Justin has forgotten to invite the guests and Little Monster is in a very cheeky mood. Will the party be ruined?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 2 - Peanuts

Contestants enter the Box for a chance to win amazing prizes. There is heart-rending drama in 24 seconds in A&E, and we return to Diddy Dragon's Den.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:05pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Business Like Show Business

It's Christmas, and Mildred has finally been given her first role in the Hampton Wick Players' annual pantomime - as one of Cinderella's ugly sisters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Fred MacAulay's Wet Hot Political Summer. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

Fred MacAulay's Wet Hot Political Summer

Topical stand-up show in which Fred MacAulay looks at the summer of 2016.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Episode 6 - Dog Dazed

Susan decides to get another dog but, as ever, it is Ben who ends up in the doghouse.

Challenge TV 6:30pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Lily Savage hosts the game show in which contestants attempt to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible.

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

Gein's Family Giftshop Present...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cooking With Gein's

Another episode from comedy group Gein's Family Giftshop.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 9, Episode 5 - Meeting Fifty-Four

John Lloyd and Noel Fielding are joined by the romantic and sci-fi author Jenny Colgan, historian Dr. Janina Ramirez and history writer Peter Frankopan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The Ugly

When Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 11, Episode 1 - Come Back Jack Harry Teesdale

Returning home from a happy caravaning weekend, the Teesdales stop and give Compo, Clegg and Seymour a lift home. It soon becomes obvious that Mrs Teesdale is deeply worried about something. Can they help?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 8: A cigarette TV advertising campaign causes a headache, until an unlikely star crops up.

Challenge TV 7:15pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Lily Savage hosts the game show in which contestants attempt to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible.

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 1, Episode 8 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Bob believes that Terry needs to broaden his horizons and meet new friends.

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 8, Episode 6 - The Space Age

Neddie and Henry Crun attempt to launch Minnie into space, but she gets stuck up the chimney.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 4 - Comedy Greats - Pete And Dud

A host of figures from the world of entertainment - but not Greta Garbo - hail the life, careers and partnership of bona fide comic legends Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 11, Episode 7 - Without A Trace

Sharon makes plans to take Tracey and Dorien on a madcap 70s weekender, but there is no dressing up the news that Tracey is about to receive.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 9 - Watch The Birdie

It is, finally, time for the Generals' Conference and the planning of the invasion of England - the resistance furnish René with another suitably ridiculous photographic device to capture their plans. But it could all go awry if Mimi kills one of the attendees before the day...

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

QI

Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & Gentlemen

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (repeat)
Fierce Creatures. Image shows from L to R: Adrian (Michael Palin), Rollo Lee (John Cleese), Willa Weston (Jamie Lee Curtis), Vince McCain (Kevin Kline)

Fierce Creatures

John Cleese leads the staff (and animals) of an English zoo under threat from a heartless global corporation.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 11, Episode 8 - Spa Wars

Tracey and Sharon take a trip to a Spa to cope with Tracey's shattering news and try to make plans for the future: and Dorien prepares to say a long goodbye to her daughter.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:35pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 7

At last Hyacinth finds herself with an ideal opportunity to impress Emmet with her singing, during an event at the church hall. Rose, meanwhile, decides to become a nun.

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 fifth series of the newsroom sitcom.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Camping. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Rufus Jones), Fay (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Camping

A repeat-run of the entire series by and starring Julia Davis.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 7, Episode 8 - The Doctor Is Out

Martin finds himself trapped by Annie Winton, whilst Louisa wonders about the breakdown of their therapy.

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 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 4

Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Highlights Special - Rally Special

James Corden and the gang, including comedian Jimmy Carr and Olympian Amy Williams, go head-to-head in the standout challenge from Series 7: the rally car race, as seen back in Episode 1.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:15pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 8

Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Sam Simmons, Frank Skinner, Meera Syal, Shaun Ryder. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 5 - Shaun Ryder, Sam Simmons, Meera Syal

Musician Shaun Ryder, Australian comedian Sam Simmons and actress and author Meera Syal try to put boisterous whistling, meeting people, and overuse of the word "like" into Room 101.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 5

When Stiffy demands Bertie returns to Totleigh, he reluctantly obeys. Her latest little task for him turns out to be as precarious as ever. A small statuette purchased by Sir Watkyn is reputed to be cursed, and she's desperate to be rid of the thing. Gussie, meanwhile, has become repulsed by Madeline after she demands he turn vegan - and we all know who's next in line for her hand!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Fred MacAulay's Wet Hot Political Summer. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

Fred MacAulay's Wet Hot Political Summer

Topical stand-up show in which Fred MacAulay looks at the summer of 2016.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Jim (Mark Heap)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 4, Episode 6 - For Sale

The boys arrive home to find a 'For Sale' sign in front of the house. How will they stop Mum and Dad from selling the family home? And what happens when Jim comes round as a potential buyer?

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

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

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

Comedy Central Extra 10:25pm (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable. Ian D. Montfort (Tom Binns). Copyright: BBC

Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable

Episode 0 - Pilot

Ian channels conversations from 'the other side', reveals the deepest darkest secrets of the audience, and is joined by celebrity guest Melanie Sykes.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Comedy Central Extra 10:55pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed

Series 1, Episode 4

Comedy by Nick Mohammed set at Tilford Road Police Station.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 6

Bertie couldn't be happier. Both Madeline and Florence are at long last engaged to persons other than himself. With the coast clear he travels to Totleigh - gripped by by-election fever - to prepare for Madeline's impending wedding to Spode. There's just a spot of trouble with the plumbing...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Flight Of The Conchords. Copyright: BBC

The Flight Of The Conchords

Episode 1, Tower of London: The Kiwi novelty music duo try to make it big in the English capital.

U&Drama channel logo 11:40pm (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 7, Episode 3 - Cheers

Darryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

U&Dave channel logo 11:45pm (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?

Series 7, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 1

Russell Howard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Foot, Bo Burnham and Katherine Ryan all feature tonight as we venture to the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 4

Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 1

Jacqueline McCafferty goes shopping for good gear in Versace, Falconhoof has a difficult caller to deal with, Mr Mulvaney the silver haired businessman with delinquent tendencies raises the alarm - and Limmy gets himself a new girlfriend.

U&Dave channel logo 12:25am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 5

Joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle is Rhod Gilbert and joining Russell Howard and Andy Parsons is Jo Caulfield.

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Nuns On The Run. Image shows from L to R: Charlie McManus (Robbie Coltrane), Brian Hope (Eric Idle). Copyright: Hand Made Films

Nuns On The Run

Film starring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane as a pair of gangsters desperate to go straight, against their gang boss's wishes.

U&Dave channel logo 1:05am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Christmas Special - December

Christmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Comedy Central 1:10am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 4 - Russell Kane At The Comedy Store

This episode is hosted by Russell Kane and features Shappi Khorsandi, Phil Wang and Nish Kumar.

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Wasted. Sarah Durkin (Rose Reynolds). Copyright: Angel Eye Media

Wasted

Episode 6

Alison has tickets to an exclusive sex party, so with nothing else to do, all the gang agree to go despite feeling slightly out of their comfort zone. Will Sarah and Kent finally get it on? Will Morpheus lose his virginity? Will any of them ever feel clean again? Certainly in Morpheus's case... probably not.

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 1 - Adam

With John Sessions, Danny Baker and Hugh Laurie.

London Live 2:10am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 5 - Travel Writer

Bernard is ordered to pay rent to a cat. Manny's favourite travel writer Jason take a shine to Fran, as well as charming everyone else in his path.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Fete

The South Welsh mining village of Trefelin is preparing for the annual summer fete.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 8

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan discuss topics including today's Scottish Independence Referendum vote.

Talking Pictures TV 2:35am (repeat)
Lazybones

Lazybones

Reg is expected to marry a wealthy American but she has been swindled and is penniless.

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Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Howard (Greg McHugh), JP (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 4, Episode 3

Vod decides to retreat to an anarchist commune, with Oregon and Josie tagging along. Meanwhile, the boys head to London.

London Live 2:45am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 6 - Party

Bernard, Manny and Fran finally get out and go to a party. But the mix of drink and emotion turns things awry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

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Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Barry Harris (Bobby Ball), Nana (Ellen Thomas), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay), Jenna (Nicola Hughes), Cameron (Patrick Robinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 5, Episode 6

Lisa and Jenna's feud reaches a head when an argument lands them behind bars.

U&Dave channel logo 3:05am
55 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights Special

In this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.

London Live 3:15am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:35am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Travelling Man

When George advertises for a lodger to take their spare room, Mildred is not impresse - until, that is, she sees the male applicant!

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of All

Mildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Fred MacAulay's Wet Hot Political Summer. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

Fred MacAulay's Wet Hot Political Summer

Topical stand-up show in which Fred MacAulay looks at the summer of 2016.

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