British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 12th November 2016

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 4

Tommy Cooper presents comedy, magic and sketches, with guest star Joan Greenwood.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 20 - Operation Loftus

Professor Loftus returns to St. Swithin's at the same time as Upton, and is appalled at the way in which the hospital is being run.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 21 - Mother And Father Doing Well

That exuberant Welsh medic Huw Evans makes a surprise return visit to St. Swithin's when his wife has her first baby. But as it turns out, he needs more attention than she does!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's Life

It's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 1 - Throwing Eggs

The Duke of Dunstable (guest star Harry Enfield) - the most obnoxious man in England - has come to stay at Blandings. Not content with smashing the fixtures, he is determined to have Clarence committed as a lunatic.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 7 - Fanzillas

Zig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 38 - Picky Eater

Boj and Mia are invited to Rupa's for pizza, but Mia doesn't like eating mixed-up food. Can Boj help Mia enjoy dinner at the Nibblits's house with the mix-it-up song?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dirty Work At The Crossroads

Clarence and Connie's censorious elder sister Charlotte (guest star Celia Imrie) is staying and making everybody's life miserable. The situation deteriorates when Freddie tries to unite two star-crossed lovers by stealing the Empress, and Clarence - getting the wrong end of the stick - steals Sir Gregory's pig in revenge.

Talking Pictures TV 7:50am (repeat)
The Great Game

The Great Game

Thora Hird, Diana Dors and James Hayter star in this 1950s film about a football club chairman who illegally approaches a rival club's star player.

London Live 8am (repeat)
Meet Mister Lucifer

Meet Mister Lucifer

A repeat of this 1953 film.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Someone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 2

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Sara and Mykee-D as well as special guests Sam and Mark, Dodge T Dog and Sam Battersea.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mega Sucker

Bill is in charge while Maura is away and the place is a mess. They have until lunchtime to get the house back in order!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (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 4, Episode 1 - Justin's Last Badge

Things don't quite go as planned when Justin tries to get his last and most important Rambling Ranger badge - the Wild Camping badge.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Colin Murray

Fighting Talk

Series 14, Episode 9

A half English, half Scottish guest list to commemorate the England vs Scotland World Cup qualifier from the previous evening. The guests are England and Chelsea Ladies footballer Eni Aluko, English sports commentator John Rawling, former Scottish and Chelsea footballer Pat Nevin and Scottish comedian Iain Stirling.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 11 - The Salford Curse

Lily is feeling abandoned by her friends - they all seem too busy to hang out with her. Matt advises her that a big gesture could do the trick.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 5, Episode 4

Des Clarke is joined by comedians Grainne Maguire, Erich McElroy and Keir McAllister, and journalist Chitra Ramaswamy. This week's show follows the result of the hotly contested US election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 12 - Eye Contact

When Lily is mistakenly led to believe by Jas that Matt is emigrating to Australia she is distraught that he hasn't even told her he's leaving.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 1 - Roy Hattersley

First in the hot seat is former MP Roy Hattersley.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 49, Episode 2

US election results, Trump, the soothing powers of the word of the year, Putin, and puppets. Just some of the topics up for discussion in this week's episode.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

1978 Specials - May Day Special

The famous duo's final show for the BBC, in which Ernie hires a French au pair. The Nolan Sisters are the musical guests.

CITV 12:35pm (repeat)
Horrible Science. Copyright: Toff Media

Horrible Science

Episode 2 - Abominable Blood

Red blood - what is it and why do we need it? How does it transport important things around the body? Bob the robot needs his first aid badge so he can go to the robot jamboree - the only trouble is he is hates blood. Mark is stopped just in time by expert Charles Drew as he is about to give someone a blood transfusion from a dog!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm
30 min
Siadwel. Siadwell (John Sparkes). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Siadwel

Series 3, Episode 3 - Unfortunate Gary Price And Out And About

Comic monologues from the bedsit poet, philosopher and lost cause.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

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

Talking Pictures TV 3:15pm (repeat)
Let's Go Crazy. Crystal Jollibottom (Peter Sellers)

Let's Go Crazy

Short comic film starring Peter Sellers in a variety of roles.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mega Sucker

Bill is in charge while Maura is away and the place is a mess. They have until lunchtime to get the house back in order!

London Live 3:25pm (repeat)
London Town. Image shows from L to R: Eve Barry (Greta Gynt), Jerry Sandford (Sid Field). Copyright: Rank Organisation, Shutterstock

London Town

Musical comedy about a comedian awaiting his big break on the London stage.

ITV Encore 3:35pm (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 4pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Image shows from L to R: Martin Kemp, Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Episode 4 - Martin Kemp

Harry Hill welcomes Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp to his kitchen and challenges him to make a lasagne with a unique twist. Trevor Modo and Egg Wallace assist.

ITV Encore 4:10pm (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 4:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard, Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 3, Episode 4 - Boo

Now an outcast, Debbie continues her quest to win back the hearts of Yonderland's people. The annual 'cake bake by the lake' descends into anarchy which only she can resolve.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:55pm (repeat)
Carry On Spying. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Spying

Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.

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 4, Episode 1 - Justin's Last Badge

Things don't quite go as planned when Justin tries to get his last and most important Rambling Ranger badge - the Wild Camping badge.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 6 - Girls & Boys

Jas decides Lily should disguise herself as a boy in order to get closer to Matt and find out his true feelings towards her.

London Live 7pm (repeat)
Spike Milligan

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 6 - Comedy Greats - Spike Milligan

A warm tribute to the unique comedic skills of Spike Milligan, whose off-the-wall humour and work on programmes like The Goon Show influenced generations of comedians.

U&W channel logo 7pm (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)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the second series of the BBC One sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Three Gamblers

It's Jonathan's birthday and he's been given a book on using playing cards as weapons, a set of Adam Klaus bathroom products, and a dangerous case involving a murdered corpse that has come back to life for revenge.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 8 - Steve Jones, Sue Perkins, Bruno Tonioli

TV presenter Steve Jones, comedian and Great British Bake Off co-presenter Sue Perkins and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli try to abolish bowling, mime artists and catalogues into Room 101.

CITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Science. Copyright: Toff Media

Horrible Science

Episode 2 - Abominable Blood

Red blood - what is it and why do we need it? How does it transport important things around the body? Bob the robot needs his first aid badge so he can go to the robot jamboree - the only trouble is he is hates blood. Mark is stopped just in time by expert Charles Drew as he is about to give someone a blood transfusion from a dog!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 11 - Dog

Things quickly get out of hand when Ben gets a dog and is mistaken for a being blind whilst out walking it!

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly Holmes

Alexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (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 3 - It's Good To Talk

Martin has decided he will be the one to move out of the surgery to allow Louisa the space she needs, which Louisa does really appreciate.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins. Stripping Girl (Felicity Devonshire). Copyright: Tigon British Film Productions

The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins

A collection of short films about the Seven Deadly Sins. Writers include Galton and Simpson, Spike Milligan, Barry Cryer and Graham Chapman.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A repeat-run of the entire fourth series of the comic historical saga.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 2

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bruno Tonioli, Adam Buxton, Kirsty Wark and Rob Beckett.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Tailor's Dummy

After a scathing newspaper article drives a legendary fashion designer to suicide, a man who can change his face in a split second attacks the author.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live: First World Problems

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.

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 46, Episode 2

Guest host Richard Osman and guest panellists Dan Snow and Mark Steel join in the topical quiz.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 11, Episode 10 - Jeremy Clarkson, Robbie Williams, Little Mix, Micky Flanagan

Jonathan Ross welcomes former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson as he prepares to embark on The Grand Tour. Other guests include British music star Robbie Williams, the all-conquering multi-platinum-selling Little Mix and comedian Micky Flanagan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (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

Christmas Special - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Paisley Billings, Rob Beckett, Jayde Adams, Jimmy Carr, Joe Wilkinson, Aisling Bea, Jamie Laing. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new series of topical comedy panel show, with new team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea. In the first episode, Rob and Aisling are joined in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points by comedians Joe Wilkinson and Jayde Adams, Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Tattoo Fixers' Paisley Billings.

Comedy Central 10pm (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.

Made In Leeds 10pm
Hyper Mouse. Owen Cooper

Hyper Mouse

Episode 1

This week's episode features the classic segment 'Politics Under the Sink', a game called 'Guess This Person's Ethnicity By Looking At The Back of their Head', an interview with TV personality 'Chico' and a sketch showing what would happen if a slice of toast gained a personality.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 1 - It Was An Accident And I Was Hospitalised

Dave addresses so-called guilty pleasures and how some fans of things can take all of the fun out of liking something.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 6 - Simon Day

Character comedian Simon Day finally performs at the Mallard Theatre as himself.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Episode 10

In this series finale special, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton welcome 80s pop legend Rick Astley, former Spice Girl Melanie C, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, comedian Paddy McGuinness and show regular Gino D'Acampo to their teams.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 41 - Live From Washington DC

In a US election special filmed in Washington DC, Sam visits the White House to warn people of Trumpageddon and asks if American voters are maniacs or geniuses. And former Clinton adviser Richard Goodstein tries to explain how Hillary Clinton lost the easiest election ever.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 1

Hypnotist Kenny Craig goes out to eat, bad transvestite Emily Howard goes shopping, and Vicky Pollard tries to explain why her homework is late.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Mainland

Ted and Dougal take Father Jack to the mainland to get new glasses. Leaving him at the optician, they visit a nearby cave complex and tourist attraction, where they bump into Richard Wilson...

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Ninette Howard, Russell Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghost Hunting In Savannah

Russell and his mum are heading to one the USA's most haunted cities: Savannah, Georgia in the Deep South. During their stay, the Howards are set for a whole host of paranormal activities; they are booked into a haunted hotel, are trained to become Ghost Hunters and agree to spend the night at Savannah's most Haunted House.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm
40 min version (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 4 - Kelly Hoppen, Miles Jupp, Vernon Kay

Dragons' Den star Kelly Hoppen, stand-up Miles Jupp and TV presenter Vernon Kay try to banish sliding doors, limp handshakes and people who litter forever.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mary Whitehouse Experience. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, David Baddiel, Steve Punt, Rob Newman. Copyright: BBC

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

The team provocatively undress the issues of August 1989.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

1999 Specials, Christmas Special - The French And Saunders Christmas Special 1999

A comedy programme for Christmas, written by and starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, in which the duo tackle the latest Star Wars movie.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly Dead

Mrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 1 - Seafarers

Elis James explores historic seafaring Welsh figures through sketch and stand-up. Prince Madoc? Swansea Jack? With special guest Mike Bubbins.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Alexei Sayle, Alan Davies, Jenny Eclair, Mark Olver

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 4, Episode 5

Jon Richardson, Mark Olver, Jenny Eclair and Alexei Sayle's conversation veers from female pattern baldness to Marxism, punk poetry and health & safety advice.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton. Bernard Righton (John Thomson). Copyright: North One Television

Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton

Christmas Special

It's the Christmas episode which highlights the work of Les Dawson, Bill Hicks, Max Wall, Emo Phillips, The Multichords, Frankie Howerd, Bob Monkhouse, Rita Rudner, Tommy Cooper and Victoria Wood.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 10 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy Store

Chris Ramsey is tonight's host, and he talks sex with a pregnant woman. He's joined by dreamer Jarred Christmas, morning after pill lover Tiff Stevenson, and Jason Cook.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 8 - Steve Jones, Sue Perkins, Bruno Tonioli

TV presenter Steve Jones, comedian and Great British Bake Off co-presenter Sue Perkins and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli try to abolish bowling, mime artists and catalogues into Room 101.

U&Drama channel logo 12:55am (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, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 1

A young couple has to live in their car for their baby's sake, Claire is 'not drunk enough' and Nan accuses a social worker of stealing her clothes. Also, is Beyoncé "bling bling" or "bing bing"?

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly Holmes

Alexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:25am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To Warwick

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 6

Hour long special. Everyone has a lot of questions to answer about the suicide of a key-worker after his flat was sold off - Government, Opposition and Civil Service alike.

London Live 1:40am (repeat)
London Irish. Image shows from L to R: Bronagh (Sinead Keenan), Conor (Kerr Logan), Packy (Peter Campion), Niamh (Kat Reagan). Copyright: Company Pictures

London Irish

Episode 3

It's Halloween and there's a party to get to. But Bronagh's on medication so can't drink; Packy and Conor have been mugged; and tedious cousin Sean is in London after a marital incident.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:50am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Joey Barton, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, John Bishop, Katherine Ryan, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 8

The team captains are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Joey Barton.

Talking Pictures TV 2am (repeat)
Entertaining Mr Sloane. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Alan Webb), Mr Sloane (Peter McEnery)

Entertaining Mr Sloane

Dark comedy about a stranger entering the lives of a middle-aged brother and sister, while trying to disguise the truth about his past.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 2

Guest host Richard Osman and guest panellists Dan Snow and Mark Steel join in the topical quiz.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

London Live 2:10am (repeat)
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London Irish

Episode 4

Niamh has a new boyfriend - a gorgeous man who won't have sex with her because of his devotion to God. She's also been invited to the art exhibition of an old school-mate, and Bronagh insists they go.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am (repeat)
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Comedy Store

Michael McIntyre is in top form with shopping politics, what Brits call extreme weather, Scottish money, and pregnancy tests just a few of the highlights in a classic show!

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Tommy Cooper

Episode 5

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Bernard Cribbins, aiding Cooper in his illusion of the week.

London Live 2:40am (repeat)
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Secret Peter

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy 2: Tales From Painted Hawaii, Episode 2 - Saving Terry

Noel gets Fantasy block (a weird strain of writers block). If he doesn't overcome this and write an ending to the show, Terry, his only viewer will be killed by an asteroid.

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The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

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50 min version (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 5

This week, Jon Richardson is joined by Holly Walsh and rapper Example, whilst Sean Lock has actor John Hannah and Canadian comic Bobby Mair on his team.

London Live 3:15am (repeat)
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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy 2: Tales From Painted Hawaii, Episode 3 - Reality Man

Noel's show is turned into a reality TV show by Reality Man (a fantasy terrorist). Noel is evicted back to reality and gets a job working in a greasy spoon cafe. Luckily for Noel, Fantasy Man and Big Chief Woolabum are on hand to help and hopefully save the day.

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am
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.

Talking Pictures TV 3:45am (repeat)
The Great McGonagall

The Great McGonagall

A repeat of this 1974 film.

London Live 3:50am (repeat)
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The Adam And Joe Show

Series 1, Episode 3

The cuddly toys do Showgirls, Louise provides useful tips for choosing a video and the Vinyl Justice Squad raid Neil Hannon's gaff - and they've got him bang to rights...

London Live 4:25am (repeat)
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The Adam And Joe Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Three ways to pass the time on long journeys and a guide to the best motorway service stations. Plus Star Wars meet Blind Date in a puppet farce.

Talking Pictures TV 5:30am (repeat)
Tell Me Another. Copyright: Southern Television

Tell Me Another

Amusing and interesting personal anecdotes as told to Dick Hills.

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