British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 18th December 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
George And Mildred. Image shows from L to R: George Roper (Brian Murphy), Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce)

George And Mildred

Big-screen adaptation of the dysfunctional couple's unique life.

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 1 - Fitness Funatic

Richard is determined to get into shape at the new health spa. The only problem is that no one has warned him that Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge! Is Sweep's swirling jacuzzi about to leave Richard in a spin? Amy Childs of TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother fame is the guest star.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 6 - More About In And Out

The Stop-Go Car visits the Twirlywoos. It drives in to Peekaboo's house and then out again. The Stop-Go Car does this over and over again until Peekaboo decides he has had enough and sends the Stop-Go Car out.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 38 - Very Important Penfold

Penfold becomes a fully-fledged celebrity after an act of heroism saving Scarlett Johamster on Help I'm A Hamster in the Jungle puts him in the spotlight, although DM suspects that all is not what it seems.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Zurich, Episode 2 - Zurich: Part Two

As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret? And will it be happy ever after for Carolyn and Herc?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

A spy film spoof takes to the rails, while Ron Glum has got money troubles.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:15am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 5 - Niagara Falls, Canada and USA

Glitch blocks Niagara Falls to give Grim HQ a mud bath. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (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

Series 1, Episode 1

The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer (Nick James)

Hank Zipzer

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Henry Winkler children's sitcom.

CITV 10:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

CITV 10:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat Sitting

When his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.

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 2, Episode 10 - The Snow Monster

A snow monster has been spotted up Monster Mountain. Justin decides to go exploring to try to spot the snow monster for himself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies. Image shows from L to R: Richard E. Grant, Hayley Mills. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 3 - Killer Jokes

In this episode Richard looks at one of the steamiest comedies to date, The Titfield Thunderbolt, a proper comedy about trains, and explores the story behind one of Ealing's most famous films, The Ladykillers, and why it continues to inspire again and again.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 66, Episode 5

The godfather of all panel shows pays a visit to the Theatre Royal in Bath. Regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined on the panel by Jeremy Hardy and Miles Jupp, with Jack Dee in the chair.

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

Take It From Here

A spy film spoof takes to the rails, while Ron Glum has got money troubles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Barnacle Bill

Barnacle Bill

A repeat of this 1957 film.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:20pm (repeat)
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Series 4, Episode 1

Mo finds himself in Ibiza on a bull run, while Seb parades around in a mankini. Elsewhere, special guest Joey Essex gets his heart broken by Rosemary.

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

Series 1, Episode 1

The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee.

ITV Encore 1:35pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Stephen Fry legal comedy.

London Live 2pm (repeat)
Bees In Paradise. Image shows left to right: Rouana (Anne Shelton), Arthur Tucker (Arthur Askey)

Bees In Paradise

Four British airmen crash onto a desert island run as a new world civilisation where men are not permitted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
Up The Chastity Belt. Lurkalot (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Up The Chastity Belt

Film in which Frankie Howerd joins the Crusades to save his master and bring King Richard back to take his rightful place on the throne of England.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3:20pm (repeat)
At-Issue

At-Issue

10 minute short film by stop-motion animator Drew Roper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Up The Front. Image shows from L to R: Lurk (Frankie Howerd), Groping (Bill Fraser). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited / STUDIOCANAL

Up The Front

Frankie Howerd plays a servant who is hypnotised into believing that he is the only man who can save England during World War I.

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 2, Episode 10 - The Snow Monster

A snow monster has been spotted up Monster Mountain. Justin decides to go exploring to try to spot the snow monster for himself.

CITV 5:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Zurich, Episode 2 - Zurich: Part Two

As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret? And will it be happy ever after for Carolyn and Herc?

CITV 5:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat Sitting

When his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:50pm (repeat)
Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare In Love

Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 2 - Haunted House

Luke is curious when a new house appears in Scream Street, but then it comes alive and locks him and his friends in! They end up stuck in the basement, and when the room starts to rumble it looks like our trio are about to become dinner - will they get out alive?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A look back at the best moments of the series, featuring culinary mayhem with Paul Hollywood, Gok Wan, Joey Essex, Martin Kemp and Jason Donovan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark Games

The heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2016 Specials, Christmas Special - The Scam

As Christmas approaches, and Arthur attempts to get his Christmas scotch from Secret Santa, he bumps into an old friend. Will Arthur be involved in an investment scheme?

BBC Two 7:40pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Special

Comedy special written by and starring Victoria Wood with special guests Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston and Susie Blake. Includes a look at the making of Acorn Antiques.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Ross Kemp, Lee Mack, Sara Cox, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 1

Ross Kemp, Bob Mortimer and Sara Cox put their fascinating theories to the test by whatever means necessary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:20pm (repeat)
Let's Do It: A Tribute To Victoria Wood. Victoria Wood

The Best Of British

Series 1, Episode 2 - Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood talks candidly about her life and her career. With contributions from comic collaborators Julie Walters and Celia Imrie and admirers such as Clive James, Thora Hird and Caroline Aherne.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 39 - Snowed In

Shaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight, they are all unaware that the farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Colin (Carl Rice), Neville (Dominic Coleman). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 6, Episode 6

Duncan takes great delight in announcing the failure of Gavin's health food drive, while Neville is roped into giving Linda driving lessons.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
50 min version
(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 12, Christmas Special

Comedians Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head up the teams for this year's Christmas capers, joined by guests pop duo Jedward, comedian Micky Flanagan, actress and presenter Liza Tarbuck and The Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas

Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 7

With guest host David Mitchell, and panellists Sara Cox and Alan Johnson.

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

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Out-takes - Unseen

Tune in for outtakes, pranks and bloopers in this special episode of unseen footage from the lads' US adventure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

Talking Pictures TV 9:30pm (repeat)
Just Like A Woman

Just Like A Woman

A repeat of this 1992 film.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Ian (Victor McGuire), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 6, Episode 7

Cheryl orders Gavin to cooperate with Duncan as he launches a new energy drink in store. Meanwhile, things between Holly, Katie and Daniel take an unusual turn.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm (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 18, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jack Dee, Rob Beckett, Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Tanyalee Davis, Nina Conti, Hal Cruttenden. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

In the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Victoria At The Albert. Victoria Wood

Victoria At The Albert

Winner of this year's Best Stand Up at the British Comedy Awards in a one-woman show recorded during last year's 'At it Again' tour.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Greg Davies challenge comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Zurich, Episode 2 - Zurich: Part Two

As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret? And will it be happy ever after for Carolyn and Herc?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 3

Dave's private life takes a turn for the worse, while going on tour overseas proves somewhat chaotic.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 2 - Tales Of Terror

Victor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Mrs. Warboys's cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser, whilst Margaret tries to avoid a terrible telephone conversation...

London Live 11pm (repeat)
Personal Services

Personal Services

The story of the rise of a single mother from waitress to madam of a suburban brothel that caters to older men.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie

A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's first stand-up DVD.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Twitter

History Retweeted

Episode 4 - The Fall of the Berlin Wall

East meets West in the field of online dating, 1980s children's programming pops up on your screen, and Tim Berners-Lee tweets about his world-changing new invention.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
About A Boy. Image shows from L to R: Will Freeman (Hugh Grant), Marcus (Nicholas Hoult)

About A Boy

Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Wimbledon. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst), Peter Colt (Paul Bettany)

Wimbledon

Romantic comedy. Peter Colt is a low-ranking tennis star whose misfortune on the court is only matched by his extremely bad luck in love.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
My Booze Hell, By Little Johnny Cartilage

My Booze Hell, By Little Johnny Cartilage

Episode 4, Frank Wignall: John Waite investigates the shocking claim that the Cartilages were not a real family.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 7 - How I Won The War

A trip to entertain the troops forces Gary to play the hero.

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

The Skivers

Series 2, Episode 5

Last in the comedy sketch series written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw, Melanie Giedroyc and special guest Spike Milligan.

Comedy Central 11:35pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley deals with the letters and numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 5 - Ten

Tony desperately tries to impress Deborah's mother.

Comedy Central 11:59pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Christmas Special

Following Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A look back at the best moments of the series, featuring culinary mayhem with Paul Hollywood, Gok Wan, Joey Essex, Martin Kemp and Jason Donovan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:10am
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Gary Lineker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 10

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker, panellist Jon Richardson and a handbag.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 6 - Sofa

Gary has to get rid of his beloved but sadly stain-covered sofa. Tony makes a rather unwise purchase from a man in the pub.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 7

Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:55am
40 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Gary Lineker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 10

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker, panellist Jon Richardson and a handbag.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Borderline. Image shows from L to R: Grant Brodie (Jamie Michie), Clive Hassler (David Elms). Copyright: Little Rock

Borderline

Series 1, Episode 1 - Profiling

Chief Inspector Proctor is sent a set of new directives from the Home Office that amount to an instruction to carry out racial profiling. Stuck with having to persuade her team to adopt a set of rules that even she finds offensive or risk her job by angering her Home Office masters, in desperation she even tries to enlist support outside her department from the baggage handlers.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 7

With guest host David Mitchell, and panellists Sara Cox and Alan Johnson.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 9, Episode 10

Miranda Hart joins Adam and the team in the studio to help dissect the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 17

This week's episode featured chutney addiction on Emmerdale, the Knitted Character defacing Peggy Mitchell's campaign posters and Harry chopping his hand off with a cleaver.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Borderline. Stacey Allen (Kerry Howard). Copyright: Little Rock

Borderline

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hens

Clive has his hands full processing two rowdy females from a hen party who have been banned from flying to Benidorm because of excessive drunkenness.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (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 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

Comedy Central 1:35am
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Tanyalee Davis, Nina Conti, Hal Cruttenden. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

In the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am (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 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father Ted

When he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (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 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

London Live 2:10am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (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 1, Episode 2 - Entertaining Father Stone

Father Stone, a priest even more boring than Dougal is stupid, is paying his annual visit - and he doesn't have to get back to his Parish for a few weeks...

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Christmas Special

Following Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.

London Live 2:40am (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Rik Mayall sitcom.

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Taskmaster. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

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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 5

Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jo Brand, Ronan Keating, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and James Acaster.

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Sean Lock: Purple Van Man. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man

An edited TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2013 stand-up DVD.

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Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper

Christmas special featuring comedy and magic from the legendary Tommy Cooper.

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You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 3, Episode 3 - Who's Calling?

After Cissie unwittingly - and unknowingly! - receives a 'heavy breather' phone call and Miss Milton refuses to believe the tale, Flora goes on the war path.

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Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Zurich, Episode 2 - Zurich: Part Two

As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret? And will it be happy ever after for Carolyn and Herc?

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