British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 5th August 2017

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Nursery

A nursery is set up for the clippies' children and the Sister in charge requires an assistant. Something surely that even Olive can handle?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance Competition

Sooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 2 - Days Of Fines And Closures

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:45am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 9 - More About Up

The Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of retirement home sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (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 4, Episode 4 - Wipe That Smile Off Your Tape

In an attempt to boost her success with men, Sharon joins a video dating agency.

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Robert Webb, Ellie Gibson, Dara O Briain, Gemma Cairney, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 6

Comedian Robert Webb and broadcaster Gemma Cairney join host Dara O Briain, team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon and resident gaming expert Ellie Gibson. Taking on the joystick challenge they compete against each other in 1942, Jetpac, Angry Birds, Overcooked and Show Me The Monet.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 38 - Nightmare Neighbours

Luke's master plan to make his room uninhabitable and move in next door with Resus backfires when a pack of vampire rats invades.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Fly

Mr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 17 - Table Mountain, South Africa

Glitch wants to ski, so the grimbots give Table Mountain a snowy peak, which threatens its rare plants.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 10 - School Photo

For this year's school photo, Dockbridge High decided to hire one of the world's best photographers... but none of them were available so they got Blake Papaway instead. As the staff and pupils prepare, Blake goes missing. Will they find him in time?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:20am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ridiculous Romantics

This week Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love - and some of history's biggest and most ridiculous romantics are in the spotlight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 26th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USA

Kyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:20am
15 min
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 2, Episode 14 - The Dancing O'Briens

Roy and Becky practice ballroom dancing with Mr and Mrs Barker. They surprise Bill and Maura with this present at their wedding anniversary party. But when the time comes to perform, Roy is struck down by terrible stage fright and ends up freezing frame. Sad over letting his parents down, Roy finds a way to overcome his fears and finish the dance with Becky.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (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 3, Episode 9 - Super Justin

When everybody decides to dress up as superheroes, Robert is disappointed because he doesn't have a costume. Can Robert save the day without one? Guest starring Sid Sloane and Rebecca Keatley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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

A selection of 16 episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 6, Episode 13 - Ring

With Nunn arranging the stag do, Bell planning the honeymoon and Nero in charge of the ring, will Dexter and Lizzie's last-minute wedding be a happily ever after or a total disaster?

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

Breaking The News

Series 7, Episode 7

This week Des is joined by Dominic Holland, Louise Welsh, Susie McCabe and Rahul Kholi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 1 - The Rhythms of the Earth

Audrey tries to educate Devere in the ways of the Lord of the Manor.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef, John Lloyd, Prue Leith, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 11, Episode 2 - Meeting Sixty-Three

John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan this week are joined by criminologist and documentary maker Roger Graef, Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith, and former curator of The Museum of Curiosity Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Episode 3.1, New Men: Awkward moments for Izzy with a new school colleague, and she can't forget Bill.

CITV 12:35pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 8 - School Sleepover

Mr Rock is holding a sponsored school sleepover and it's the best thing ever... or at least it would be if Hank didn't also have to find time to make up for years of lousy Mother's Days by making his mum the perfect present.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Ainsley Harriott, Harry Hill, Joe Lycett, Lorraine Kelly. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 1, Episode 2

Harry is joined by guests Kathy Burke, Lorraine Kelly, Ainsley Harriott and Joe Lycett.

CITV 1pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm
30 min
Bennett Arron

Bennett Arron Worries About...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Regret

Bennett Arron worries whether he should have told his parents that he had been kicked out of Drama School, before they heard about it on the radio!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (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 9 - Party Clause

Lily thinks it is time for the three of them to look for new hairstyles. She doggedly tries and fails to create a new hairstyle using a hair donut.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (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 10 - What Would Emmeline Do?

A competition develops between Ollie and Martha as to who is the most persuasive feminist campaigner.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USA

Kyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

U&Dave channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 2, Episode 14 - The Dancing O'Briens

Roy and Becky practice ballroom dancing with Mr and Mrs Barker. They surprise Bill and Maura with this present at their wedding anniversary party. But when the time comes to perform, Roy is struck down by terrible stage fright and ends up freezing frame. Sad over letting his parents down, Roy finds a way to overcome his fears and finish the dance with Becky.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 28 - Zebra Ducks Of The Serengeti

After getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ridiculous Romantics

This week Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love - and some of history's biggest and most ridiculous romantics are in the spotlight.

U&W channel logo 3:30pm (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 eighth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

CITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

Challenge TV 4:30pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Comedy panel-game-show of missing words hosted in turn by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, Lily Savage and Bradley Walsh.

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

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

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Cleo. Cleopatra (Amanda Barrie). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cleo

The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:05pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 17

Captain Adorable is on hand with another top tip for his new trainee Awesome Girl - this time he shows her some very silly ways to hide. Keith Fitt is hiding too - he and Arthur Sleep are playing hide and seek in the newsroom.

Challenge TV 5:15pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Comedy panel-game-show of missing words hosted in turn by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, Lily Savage and Bradley Walsh.

London Live 5:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 9 - Can't Buy Me Love

In a desperate bid to improve his social standing, Michael falls for glamorous nightclub owner Rochelle Jackson.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

CITV 7:45pm (repeat)
Horrible Science. Copyright: Toff Media

Horrible Science

Episode 4 - Space, Stars And Slimy Aliens

This episode examines what happens to our bodies in space.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 7

Sue Perkins, presenter of The Great British Bake Off, actor Stephen Mangan and stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan set out to prove that lift buttons have more bacteria on them than toilet seats, that it's possible to walk on the ceiling using magnets and that, unlike women, men are unable to make their voices sounds sexier.

CITV 8:10pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

BBC Two 8:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

CITV 8:35pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 3

Sean Lock and David O'Doherty go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

Vice channel logo. 9pm (repeat)
Bobby And Harriet Get Married. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Harriet Kemsley), Bobby (Bobby Mair)

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 1 - This Is Going Nowhere Good

Bobby and Harriet start wondering if they will ever be able to afford the wedding. With very different ideas on how the day should pan out and how they will pay for it, will the couple ever come to an agreement or is time to call the whole thing off?

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime

Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime

A programme looking at the artwork depicting Billy Connolly placed on walls in Glasgow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 3 - Jo Brand and Michael McIntyre

Comedian Jo Brand hosts, with special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Zoe Lyons, Dara O Briain, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Paul Chowdhry

The famously quick-witted Dara O Briain introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - razor-sharp comic Zoe Lyons and the talented Paul Chowdhry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Richard Herring's Objective. Richard Herring. Copyright: BBC

Richard Herring's Objective

Series 1, Episode 4 - Cloning

Richard Herring looks at cloning, including Dolly the Sheep.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie

Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Ann Widdecombe

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 30 - Ann Widdecombe's News Thing

Guest host Ann Widdecombe tries to keep the panel in order on Brexit, the NHS and the pay gap. And Daily Mail journalist Andrew Pierce gets told off for jeopardising EU negotiations. With Iain Lee, Zoe Lyons, Janice Atkinson and Francis 'the Viper' Higgins.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime

Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime

A programme looking at the artwork depicting Billy Connolly placed on walls in Glasgow.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
What We Did On Our Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Gordie McLeod (Billy Connolly), Mickey McLeod (Bobby Smalldridge), Lottie McLeod (Emilia Jones). Copyright: Origin Pictures / BBC Films

What We Did On Our Holiday

Comedy about holding together a family unit amidst the pressures of parenthood and a large extended family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, John Finnemore, Simon Kane, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 2, Episode 5

This week sees some moth-based lunacy, and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, "awesome".

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (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 11:05pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2012 Specials, Episode 2 - The Rematch

Following the success of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown earlier in the year, Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson once again take on the famous words and numbers quiz.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
What We Did On Our Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Gordie McLeod (Billy Connolly), Mickey McLeod (Bobby Smalldridge), Lottie McLeod (Emilia Jones). Copyright: Origin Pictures / BBC Films

What We Did On Our Holiday

Comedy about holding together a family unit amidst the pressures of parenthood and a large extended family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 2, Episode 4

A card for Aleesha is going around, but no-one knows what the card is for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 1 - Hole

After an evening at the fair, Richie and Eddie are rather alarmed to find themselves trapped at the top of Europe's largest ferris wheel for the night. Then everything gets much worse.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 3 - That's What Debt Actually Is, Actually

Dave discusses a convoluted method for getting rid of an unwanted gift, reimagines a classic game show and how the diamond industry is brought to its knees.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 2

The BAFTA-winning sports-based comedy show continues. With guests Micky Flanagan, Andros Townsend and Laura Whitmore.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 1

Jason Manford joins Sean Lock, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon Richardson. Regulars Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson are also on the show. Plus Danny Dyer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (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 1 - Manny Come Home

Fran returns from another holiday to find that Manny and Bernard are leading (almost) separate lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (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 2 - Elephants And Hens

Fran is invited on a hen weekend leaving Bernard and Manny to write a best-selling children's book.

Vice channel logo. 1am (repeat)
Bobby And Harriet Get Married. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Harriet Kemsley), Bobby (Bobby Mair)

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 1 - This Is Going Nowhere Good

Bobby and Harriet start wondering if they will ever be able to afford the wedding. With very different ideas on how the day should pan out and how they will pay for it, will the couple ever come to an agreement or is time to call the whole thing off?

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

QI

Series J, Episode 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am (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 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters

Steve Coogan performs as some of his most famous creations including a certain Norwich DJ. Recorded in Blackpool in 2008.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Soho Theatre Live. Nish Kumar

Soho Theatre Live

Episode 2 - Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar discusses the woes of his pun-able name, that awkward time he saw the film Shame with his father and his innate inability to do sports as a kid.

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 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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 2 - Stan's Room

Unable to get a moment's peace with clippie Doreen, Stan argues with his mother's rules and meddling and decides to move out. But only one room is near his price range - and Blakey is the landlord!

London Live 2am (repeat)
Bloody Lip. Image shows from L to R: Patrick StGeorge Junior (Patrick Koupland), Liam O'Saink (Dominic Koupland). Copyright: Way Out Films

Bloody Lip

Mockumentary film about an inner-city boxer who has just seven days to prepare for the fight of his life against a childhood rival.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 2am
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, Greg Davies. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 6 - Marriage And Matings

With Bill Bailey, Jo Brand and Greg Davies.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 3

Russell talks about kids of yesteryear, happiness, and answers a question on time-travelling masturbation. His guests are Joe Wilkinson and Sofie Hagen.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 3 - Therapy

When Lucy enrols at Night School on a training course in counselling, Lee takes advantage of her new-found skill to help patch things up with his father. But the joint therapy sessions throw up more questions than answers.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 2 - Class

Comedian Micky Flanagan explores snobbery and the British obsession with class as he tries to understand where he fits into the social strata.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 11, Episode 12

Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe talk about what's going on in the world.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2012 Specials, Episode 2 - The Rematch

Following the success of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown earlier in the year, Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson once again take on the famous words and numbers quiz.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 4

On tonight's show Russell reads from 50 Shades of Grey, and answers questions on university, ghosts, and milking a cow. His guests are Doc Brown and Paul McCaffrey.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 4 - Conference

Determined to put a stop to Lucy flirting at an Annual Trade Conference in order to get work, Lee takes evasive action.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 10 - Art Attack

Gloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.

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Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

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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 11, Episode 3

Guests Gok Wan, Sarah Millican, Seann Walsh and Amy Childs from The Only Way Is Essex, assist Jon, Jimmy and Sean to thrash out the hot topics of the week.

London Live 3:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 11 - Go With The Flo

Matthew's forceful sister Florence arrives from Africa to fetch him home. For good. Matthew is less than thrilled.

London Live 4am (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

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Bobby And Harriet Get Married. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Harriet Kemsley), Bobby (Bobby Mair)

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 1 - This Is Going Nowhere Good

Bobby and Harriet start wondering if they will ever be able to afford the wedding. With very different ideas on how the day should pan out and how they will pay for it, will the couple ever come to an agreement or is time to call the whole thing off?

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