British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 2nd June 2018

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 7

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. This week, he is assisted by Vincent Price.

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

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 1, Episode 2

Comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Gina Yashere join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games; Sonic 2, Portal 2, Snake, Little Big Planet and special endgame Boom! Shake the Rooms in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 33 - Pigs Swill Fly

The farm is looking spotless and everyone is on their best behaviour when the dreaded farm inspector pays a visit. But while the inspector checks out the inside of the farmhouse, war breaks out in the field between the sheep and the pigs. Can Bitzer prevent the inspector from noticing as the chaos escalates outside?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Highlights Special - Woody's Top Ten

A countdown of the top 10 clips from across series selected by the narrator and unenthusiastically assisted by Woody the baboon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 1 - Baby Talk

Life is becoming increasingly stressful for George and Janet Sunday. Keeping George's alter ego secret from Janet's parents is difficult enough but with a new baby in the house who, to put it mildly, takes after George rather more than Janet, it is becoming impossible.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Kenneth Williams. Copyright: BBC

Just Williams

Episode 6

Kenneth Williams reads from his autobiography.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 6 - World Book Day

It's World Book Day and the Dockbridge High staff are very excited about showing off their costumes. Mrs Mark, Mr Capp, and Joy all share their favourite books whilst Mr Christopher celebrates the greatest book of all time - his autobiography!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 17 - Star Fishing

Pops takes Boj, Gavin and Mia for an evening of stargazing. On their way they find Mr Cloppity doing some night fishing. Mia wants to catch a star but Gavin says that is impossible. But Boj uses Mr Cloppity's rod and a bit of imagination to catch a (reflected) star in a bucket for Mia. Now Gavin wants one too.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 3, Episode 5 - Robbie Savage

More top line entertainment from the pooch with pedigree, including the tension-fuelled game of strategy, What's In 'Em?. Hacker tackles Robbie Savage with some footie banter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:50am (repeat)
Leonard Rossiter. Copyright: BBC

In A Nutshell

Episode 2 - New York, New York

A snapshot from the 80s of this unique city, brought to life by writer Barry Pilton and read by Leonard Rossiter.

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

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 2 - Zero Tolerance

Life at the health centre takes an unexpected turn when a desperate man turns up waving a gun and demanding access to the drugs cabinet.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 10 - Go Jet Academy: Hailstorm

The Go Jetters join Ubercorn in the Go Jet Academy to try out a brand new click-on: the G.O. Vac, a super vacuum that can suck up bad weather.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 2

The comedy duo reunite to share backstage stories from some of their classic moments.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

The Likely Lads

Bob discovers that Terry is co-habiting with a Finnish beauty called Christina.

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Galloping Major

When looking in Frankie's scrapyard for a replacement back indicator lamp for his pickup truck, Lovejoy is persuaded to buy a rusty old cannon, too.

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

Mr Bean

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 9 - Losing Steam

Bitz, Bob and Bevel are racing across the desert in a steam train to deliver ice cream for the opening of Purl's ice cream parlour.

U&Drama channel logo 10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 8 - God Helps Those

After a ram-raid smashes his Sheraton desk, Lovejoy has to look for new stock; he also becomes a hospital visitor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 4

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Toby and Daisy and special guests Ben Shires, Suzi Ruffell, Stu Goldsmith and Bec Hill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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 3, Episode 10 - The Yanks Are Coming

Gary manages to overcome his jealousy enough to get Jeep parts for Ron, but his shopping trip is interrupted by an outbreak of racial tension.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 5 - Big Mouth Strikes Again

Becky makes an unexpected enemy of the Tooth Fairy when she begins selling healthy food to fellow pupils.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 2

The comedy duo reunite to share backstage stories from some of their classic moments.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Ryan Sampson. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 9 - Revolting Russian Revolution

On its 100th anniversary, Horrible Histories takes a look at the Russian Revolution.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Grant Stott. Copyright: BBC

Stop The Press

Series 3, Episode 5

Julia Sutherland and Jo Caulfield take on Brian Taylor and Gary Robertson.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Good Dog

The Essam family visit the Brooklyn-Bells. Jess hopes their well-behaved dog, Baxter, will teach Waffle how to be good, but Waffle has other ideas...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Haunted House

Shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel stays in a haunted mansion.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 10 - Waffle's Visit

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle round to Mrs Hobbs' house to show her what a good dog he's become. She's very impressed until she discovers Waffle has gone missing.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 8

Miles is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Angela Barnes, Helen Lewis and Susan Calman for the final episode of this series. The teams tackle all the big stories of the week and Mamadou Gassama gets what we assume is his first mention in the history of the programme.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 22 - The Choking Horror

Hair-raising events for Neddie Seagoon when London's monuments are sabotaged.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 8

In this week's episode, meet the world's most annoying dad who commentates over everything, see the boss at Sugary Fizzy Drinks Corporation become baffled by an orange, and Brian Butterfield launches his new Sports Restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Our Figures Are Slipping

Falling sales force Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The problem is, no one wants to be there.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 1, Episode 3 - Camping In

A London Transport strike forces the staff to spend the night camped out on the floor. Of course, there are arguments about who gets the big tent, the nice pyjamas and a spot in the double bed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 6, The Smell of Sausage: "Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin..." Tom Fosdyke strikes a deal over Bavarian sausages.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05pm (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 four Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain

Grandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (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?

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Galloping Major

When looking in Frankie's scrapyard for a replacement back indicator lamp for his pickup truck, Lovejoy is persuaded to buy a rusty old cannon, too.

Challenge TV 5:30pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Kenneth Williams. Copyright: BBC

Just Williams

Episode 6

Kenneth Williams reads from his autobiography.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:50pm (repeat)
Leonard Rossiter. Copyright: BBC

In A Nutshell

Episode 2 - New York, New York

A snapshot from the 80s of this unique city, brought to life by writer Barry Pilton and read by Leonard Rossiter.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 8 - God Helps Those

After a ram-raid smashes his Sheraton desk, Lovejoy has to look for new stock; he also becomes a hospital visitor.

Challenge TV 6:15pm (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.

CITV 6:50pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

BBC Two 6:50pm (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 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

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 of the fifth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series V.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 4

Cesc Fabregas, Charlotte Dujardin and Romesh Ranganathan join the regulars, with Jack Whitehall's mum is in the audience... and ready to embarrass her darling son.

Talking Pictures TV 8:15pm (repeat)
The Big Job. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Gamely (Joan Sims), Frederick 'Booky' Binns (Dick Emery), George 'The Great Brain' (Sid James), Myrtle Robbins (Sylvia Syms), Timothy 'Dipper' Day (Lance Percival). Copyright: Anglo Amalgamated

The Big Job

After their release from prison, an inept gang of bank robbers attempt to recover the proceeds of the Big Job that got them 15 years.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sketch series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy. Copyright: North One Television

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

Documentary about sitcom The Young Ones and its part in the alternative comedy scene.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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 15, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

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 47, Episode 7

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:10pm
60 min
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Sumner, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Shaggy

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 3

Agnes and the family open their doors to Sting, Shaggy, Gino D'Acampo, Christine Lampard, Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm
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 15, Episode 10

Jon, Sean and Jimmy are joined by Susan Calman, Carol Vorderman, Chris Ramsey and Mel Giedroyc.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Final Reckoning

When God learns that all kinds of rules are being broken in Hell, he sends down some archangels to check out what is going on.

BBC Two 10:20pm
45 min
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

All Girls Live At The Apollo, Highlights Special - Part 1

Celebrating the women who have appeared on the Apollo stage. This episode features Sara Pascoe, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty and many more.

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

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Highlights Special - Creme de la Stupid Bollocks

Sam presents some of the best bits from the last few months, and looks back on some of News Thing's all-time greatest moments.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 5

A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Tina C's State Of The Union Tour. Tina C (Christopher Green)

Tina C's State Of The Union Tour

Episode 6, Madrid: The country singing sensation and global activist investigates the Spanish concept of 'duende', the mysterious spirit of performance.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:55pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Oliver, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 13

Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: The Sex Pistols Vs Bill Grundy. Bill Grundy (Steve Pemberton)

Urban Myths: The Sex Pistols Vs Bill Grundy

A comedy drama about the infamous appearance of The Sex Pistols on Bill Grundy's live teatime television show.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Adam Hills: Happyism Live. Adam Hills

Adam Hills: Happyism Live

TV broadcast of Austrailian comedian Adam Hills's 2013 live UK DVD, Happyism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Solution. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Solution

Series 3, Episode 3 - Crime

The radical comedian proposes a way of solving punishments for criminal acts.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Josie Long and Rob Beckett are the guests this week. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers again.

YANGA! channel logo. 11:30pm (repeat)
Grn Scrn Gr8s

Grn Scrn Gr8s

Episode 3

Playing tonight's episode are Jose The Comedian, Demz Lad, Nadz The Comedienne and Elroy Welsh.

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

The Skivers

Series 1, Episode 3

More comedy from Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw and Melanie Giedroyc and guest Lewis Collins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nasty

In a graveside flashback, Vyvyan, Neil, Rick and Mike recount a night of terror as they encountered a vampire whilst attempting to connect up a VCR to watch some video nasties.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing

TV broadcast of Josh Widdicombe's 2013 stand-up DVD.

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.

BBC Two 12:05am (repeat)
Quartet. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Paget (Tom Courtenay), Jean Horton (Maggie Smith)

Quartet

Comedy about the residents of a retirement home for retired operatic artistes, directed by Dustin Hoffman.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and the team return for another series of the topical comedy featuring guests James Acaster, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 5 - Finger

After being knocked out by a psychotic Welshman, Richie wants revenge. It just so happens to be Taffy O'Jones's wedding day; having stolen his car, Richie and Eddie also take his honeymoon.

U&Dave channel logo 12:50am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode of the topical comedy featuring guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Union Trouble

Blakey's latest tactics - early closing of the canteen and sacking its staff - leads Jack to call a strike; but when management offer him a sweetener the union pulls its backing, leaving Stan to strike alone. He initially stages a bus sit-in, but is soon back at home decorating the kitchen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 6 - Carnival

When the local carnival ends in a riot, the boys go out looting. Richie grabs a video camera from the back of a BBC van, and they decide to find fame through filming their own movies.

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Rylan Clark-Neal, Frank Skinner, Nigel Havers, Catherine Tate. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 1 - Catherine Tate, Rylan Clark-Neal, Nigel Havers

Comedian Catherine Tate, actor Nigel Havers and TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal try to send hipster restaurants, set up-paparazzi shoots and Jeremy Corbyn into the Orwellian chamber.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 1, Episode 6

In the series finale, TV presenter Joe Swash, radio DJ Maya Jama, Paralympian Jonnie Peacock, comedian David Morgan and Emmerdale star Laura Norton join take on the Sassy Boos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Filthy Rich & Catflap. Image shows left to right: Ralph Filthy (Nigel Planer), Eddie Catflap (Adrian Edmondson), Richie Rich (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Filthy Rich & Catflap

Episode 4

Against all odds, Richie's developed a promising new TV format, but attempts to sell it to the BBC go awry. He soon learns his father is ill, and another potentially lucrative plan comes to mind.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Frank Skinner, Judy Murray, Anita Rani. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 2 - David Mitchell, Judy Murray, Anita Rani

Comic David Mitchell, mother to tennis superstardom Judy Murray and broadcaster Anita Rani attempt to cast away sniffing, walking and eating, and sugar lumps into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Filthy Rich & Catflap. Image shows left to right: Ralph Filthy (Nigel Planer), Eddie Catflap (Adrian Edmondson), Richie Rich (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Filthy Rich & Catflap

Episode 5

A miracle has occurred: Ralph has got Richie a genuine showbiz job. After a tortuous round of Trivial Pursuit, Eddie talks his friend into a couple of drinks to celebrate...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Radio adaptation of the Daily Mirror comic strip, starring Stephanie Turner, Philip Lowrie and Miriam Margolyes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nasty

In a graveside flashback, Vyvyan, Neil, Rick and Mike recount a night of terror as they encountered a vampire whilst attempting to connect up a VCR to watch some video nasties.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Kenneth Williams. Copyright: BBC

Just Williams

Episode 6

Kenneth Williams reads from his autobiography.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:50am (repeat)
Leonard Rossiter. Copyright: BBC

In A Nutshell

Episode 2 - New York, New York

A snapshot from the 80s of this unique city, brought to life by writer Barry Pilton and read by Leonard Rossiter.

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