British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 9th June 2018

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

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

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 3

Sara Cox and Daniel Sloss compete against each other in Wipeout, Crossy Road, FIFA 17, Octodad and special endgame Banquetty Blank.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 5 - Does Your Mother Know You're Out?

Timothy's keen to see a reissue of Gone With The Wind at the cinema, but mother wants him to paint inside the cupboard under the stairs. Victor spies opportunity to make a bet, and Frank attempts to empower his friend.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Shepherd

Torrential rain threatens to ruin the annual Sheep Dog trials, but the Farmer begs the judges for an opportunity to show off his talented Flock. Things go smoothly until Timmy tries to learn to whistle... Will this stop the Farmer winning another cup to add to his prize collection?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 37 - Grizzly's Great Outdoors

A snake bite causes Grizzly Griller to forget all his survival know-how, so it's down to his greatest fan Dennis to help him re-learn his survival skills so they can all make it safely back to Beanotown.

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

Just Williams

Episode 7

Kenneth Williams reads from his autobiography.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 8 - Fix The Roof

There's a leak in the roof above Hilary Head's office so she forces the whole school to get involved in raising money to fix it. Mr Christopher releases a charity single and Mark chooses to do a sponsored silence but finds it harder than expected when Billy embarrasses him in front of Marcella.

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

Boj

Episode 19 - Robot Recycler

While waiting for Mr Cloppity to pick up the recycling, Boj gets Rupa playing with it, making junk robots and rag rope. When Mr Cloppity's buggy gets stuck in the mud, the friends come to the rescue with their robots and rope. But with all of the recycling made into new toys, there is nothing left to recycle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 2, Episode 3 - Piglet In A Trough

Piglet's on a downward spiral: drinking, gambling, money troubles, and constantly cocking up at work. Thankfully, it's all a ruse between him and Drummond - unfortunately, it's because further information has come to light regarding Major Maxwell.

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

In A Nutshell

Episode 6 - Einstein, Watch-maker

A Leonard Rossiter monologue musing on technological advances in society as seen in the humble wristwatch.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, England

The Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.

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

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Older Man

It's George's birthday and, at 327 years old, he's a mere spring chicken in Planet Ultron terms. But the lease on George's earthly body has run out and he's starting to look his real age rather rapidly.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:45am (repeat)
Man About The House. Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

Man About The House

When their landlord has to sell-up for redevelopment, Robin and his two female flatmates organise a petition to their local MP.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (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 5 - Puttin' On The Writs

It's just an ordinary morning in a supermarket car-park - until Mrs. Raven has a run-in with a stack of wayward trolleys and is tipped over the edge of the multi-storey building. It's ThermoMan to the rescue--but when he refuses Mrs R's kind offer of Battenberg cake in return for saving her life, retribution is swift!

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 9 - They Call Me Midas

Jim Leonard, Lovejoy's mentor, sets up a country house weekend for an elaborate con. Lovejoy involves Eric, Tinker and Jane, but finds out too late that he is also a victim.

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

Mr Bean

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

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach Circus

It's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.

Talking Pictures TV 9:30am (repeat)
The Case Of The Mukkinese Battle-Horn. Image shows from L to R: Dick Emery, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan

The Case Of The Mukkinese Battle-Horn

Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan and Dick Emery srar in this Goon-inspired film in which a rare Mukkinese Battle-horn is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum in the dead of night.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 10 - Irish Stew

Lovejoy and Jane go to Ireland in search of a Yeats painting. But two stolen pages from a medieval manuscript prompt another investigation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 3 - Job

Miranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.

Radio 4 10:30am
Omid Djalili

My Dream Dinner Party

Presenters host a dinner party in which their guests are long-time heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive. Omid Djalili is joined by Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, Mo Mowlam, Eartha Kitt and Kenneth Williams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Fatal Extraction

Del has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (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 7 - Read All About It

Engaging in some journalism for the school paper, Mitchell decides it's easier to make stories up than look for real ones. Then they start coming true...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 11 - Formidable Florence Nightingale

A tribute to Florence Nightingale. The programme charts how Florence revolutionised medicine and the treatment of the sick during the Crimean War, but also how she also unwittingly sparked the public's desire for trinkets and tat featuring her image.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

An old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.

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

Second Thoughts

Episode 1, Found and Lost: The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And George

Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, gets locked inside her house, giving Waffle a chance to prove himself to Mrs Hobbs. Can he rescue George?

Talking Pictures TV 12:20pm (repeat)
The Smallest Show On Earth. Image shows from L to R: Leslie Quill (Peter Sellers), Jean Spenser (Virginia McKenna), Matt Spenser (Bill Travers)

The Smallest Show On Earth

A couple inherit a cinema and are shocked to find a decrepit building.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 9

Discover the new sport of 'insult boxing' and the latest technology for armchair sports fans - '4DTV'.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 18, Episode 1

Radio 4 presents a guide to Love Island, and a World Cup preview song.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 10, Episode 1 - Proposals

Should a mobile phone mast be put up on the school, no matter how much money the school will make from it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 4 - His And Her's

The staff don't take too kindly to a perfume saleswoman operating on the floor and poaching their commissions. They try to run her out - with disastrous results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 5 - Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend

When word gets out about a lost diamond on the floor (and a nice reward for its return), each staff member plots to find it first and get the lion's share of the bounty.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
The Unexplainers. Image shows from L to R: John Rutledge, Mike Bubbins. Copyright: Zipline Creative

The Unexplainers

Series 4, Episode 1 - Do Mermaids Exist?

Team Unexplainers attempt to become the first dry humans to prove the existence of the wet and elusive Mermaid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

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

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 7, Tripe and Appeasement: 'Jos, you've been hitting him with that shovel for a week'. Back from war, Albert has amnesia.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Documentary - A Day In The Life Of Millie Inbetween

A look behind the scenes to see how the show is made. We meet the cast and crew on a typical day to see how the series comes together. Ever wondered if Millie and the gang go to school while we are shooting? Who does Millie's make-up? Or who's the funniest cast member? All these questions, and more, will be answered in this behind-the-scenes special.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (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 3:55pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, Chile

When the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.

Talking Pictures TV 4:15pm (repeat)
Man Of The Moment. Norman (Norman Wisdom). Copyright: ITV

Man Of The Moment

Norman Wisdom stars as a clerk who gets involved in international diplomacy.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 9 - They Call Me Midas

Jim Leonard, Lovejoy's mentor, sets up a country house weekend for an elaborate con. Lovejoy involves Eric, Tinker and Jane, but finds out too late that he is also a victim.

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

Just Williams

Episode 7

Kenneth Williams reads from his autobiography.

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

In A Nutshell

Episode 6 - Einstein, Watch-maker

A Leonard Rossiter monologue musing on technological advances in society as seen in the humble wristwatch.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 10 - Irish Stew

Lovejoy and Jane go to Ireland in search of a Yeats painting. But two stolen pages from a medieval manuscript prompt another investigation.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
The Captain's Table. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Judd (Peggy Cummins), Captain Albert Ebbs (John Gregson). Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

The Captain's Table

Captain Ebbs has finally been given command of a luxury liner. Unfortunately for him, he has a First Officer more concerned with women.

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

Mr Bean

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

U&W channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

BBC Two 7pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

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 three episodes of the sci-fi sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of three episodes from the comic historic saga.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 2, Out-takes - Unseen

In this 'Unseen' episode, Harry Hill reveals some of his favourite funny moments that didn't make it into the main series, featuring Johnny Vegas, Jimmy Osmond, Anneka Rice and Micky Flanagan among others.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 5

The last few week's challenges have been vertigo-inducing stuff. Who will have the nerve to join James Corden and the boys next? Step up Piers Morgan, Paul Merson and Roisin Conaty - each ready to take on the hit show's chucklesome challenges, scary stunts and tricky trivia.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Catherine Tate's sketch show.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:15pm
60 min
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Gloria Hunniford, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Geri Halliwell

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 4

Agnes and family are joined by Spice Girl Geri Horner and her mammy to talk reunions, while Gloria Hunniford looks back on her career. Plus Nigel Havers provides an acting masterclass and Foley's gets ready for a memorable night with reggae giants UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Copyright: BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Highlights Special - Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Special highlights show featuring the most 'cunning' moments from four series of the Blackadder saga.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen's Apocalypse

The League Of Gentlemen's Apocalypse

Feature-length spin-off from the BAFTA-winning comedy series. Some of the population of Royston Vasey manage to leave.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
A Girl's Guide To TV. Rachel Parris. Copyright: BBC

A Girl's Guide To TV

Rachel Parris presents a comic guide to how women can get ahead in television.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Colin Hoult

Colin Hoult's Carnival Of Monsters

Series 2, Episode 1

Enter the Carnival of Monsters, a bizarre world of sketches, stories and characters, presented by the sinister Ringmaster.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Destination: Royston Vasey

An unusual circus comes to Royston Vasey, and Pauline faces up to life on the dole.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 15, Episode 5

Joining Keith, Holly and Fearne are regular panellist Gino D'Acampo, adventurer and broadcaster Ben Fogle, First Dates star Fred Sirieix and singer songwriter Ella Eyre.

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

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 20 - Grandmaster Barnes

John Barnes proves he's still the king of British hip-hop, and Sam and the panel take a look at Morrissey's solo career as a racist. With Vanessa Feltz, David Mills and Maddy Anholt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Will Smith Presents: The Tao Of Bergerac. Will Smith. Copyright: BBC

Will Smith Presents: The Tao Of Bergerac

Episode 1 - Justice

Will wonders why asking for extra homework, middle earth role playing and going to the sixth form ball dressed as Gandalf made him 'uncool' at school.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 2 - Lust for Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic takes hold, Royston Vasey receives a visit from the flamboyant Herr Lipp and his students, and Pauline gets a job serving fries at Burger Me!

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Episode 1

Fonejacker is a man addicted to prank telephone calls, taking on various guises to satisfy his need to scam and confuse anyone at the end of the phone.

Mr Doovdé enquiring about DFS and Terry Tibbs is looking to buy a Maserati 3200.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

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

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

The Mark Steel Solution

Series 3, Episode 4 - Immigration

The radical comedian proposes deportation for everyone born in England.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Very British Problems. Susan Calman

Very British Problems

Series 2, Episode 1 - School

The show remembers sex education classes, the horror of mouldy PE kits, and how we became a nation of binge drinkers. While Catherine Tate remembers her first kiss, James Corden recalls his extreme pubic hair anxiety.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, John Terry, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Rachel Riley, Bradley Walsh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 1

On Frank's team this week will be Paralympic Gold Medallist Jonnie Peacock and Frank's regular wingman comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Joining Bradley are footballer John Terry and Countdown's Rachel Riley.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Episode 2

Irish Mike represents more inappropriately named companies and the Chinese Gang enquire about bringing a film crew into the cinema to film the film.

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

Grn Scrn Gr8s

Episode 4

The comics in this episode are Emmanuel Sonubi, Deano Mac, Christopher Savage and Nora Maria.

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

The Skivers

Series 1, Episode 4

More skilful sketch comedy from Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw, Melanie Giedroyc and special guest Rodney Bewes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mr Clarke (Steve Pemberton), Sir Andrew Pike (David Warner), Mr Warren (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Trial Of Elizabeth Gadge

Two of England's most notorious and feared witch-finders are summoned to the unassuming village of Little Happens in order to try an old woman.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
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 6

David Mitchell is joined by guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Susan Calman.

London Live 11:45pm (repeat)
The Comedian's Guide To Survival. James Mullinger (James Buckley)

The Comedian's Guide To Survival

Film about a man forced to choose between a lucrative day job promotion and a floundering comedy career.

BBC Two 11:45pm (repeat)
Made In Dagenham. Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins). Copyright: Number 9 Films

Made In Dagenham

Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Brian Moses, Ed Gamble

Roast Battle

Series 1, Episode 1

Some of the sharpest wits in British comedy go up against one another, with participants attempting to humorously 'take down' their opponent to win the 'battle'. It's Tom Allen v Suzi Ruffell and Phil Wang v Ed Gamble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Steve Pemberton), George (Reece Shearsmith), Liz (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cold Comfort

It's Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre, which offers the lonely and desperate a chance to talk about their problems. All the CSL counsellors have their own ways of dealing with clients, coping with the emotional stress, and killing time between phone calls. But is Andy really prepared for what's to come?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Joey Essex is in Dictionary Corner while Alex Horne and The Horne Section help Rachel Riley.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Brian Moses, Nick Helm

Roast Battle

Series 1, Episode 2

Featuring Joe Lycett versus Nick Helm and Daniel Sloss v Desiree Burch.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (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 7

Dara O Briain and the team return after the summer break. Featuring guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (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 6

After their TV-am exposure, Richie and Eddie are instructed at trial to find employment outside of showbusiness. Ralph, meanwhile, is sentenced to death!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 8 - Hot Water

Now that Stan's left home, Blakey moves in as Mum and Olive's lodger. Unfortunately his meddling quickly puts an end to the immersion heater in the hot water tank and when he and Jack try to fix it, things only get worse!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Fearne Cotton, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 19, Highlights Special - Just The Tip

Keith Lemon takes a look back at all the hilarious and outrageous best bits of Series 19 whilst taking a trip to the local recycling centre to get rid of props from the series. Ace times!

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:20am (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 2

Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

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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 8

Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.

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On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Visit

Blakey's mother announces she's coming to Luxton to pay her son a visit, and the Butlers naturally offer to put her up for the couple of nights. But she soon proves to be even more dreadful than her son - demanding, mean and manipulative!

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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 1

Filthy and Catflap set up Richie with a paternity scam, but after accidentally viciously murdering not one but four of his milkmen, Richie's a little over-emotional.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aces High And Sometimes Very Low

The chips are down for Arthur's friend Maurice when the professional gambler is barred from the casinos and mugged of all his winnings. Terry's job is to mind Maurice while he recoups his losses.

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Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Ross Kemp, Frank Skinner, Rob Beckett, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 3 - Ross Kemp, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rob Beckett

Ross Kemp, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rob Beckett compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include misplaced clapping, expensive water in hotel rooms and teeth.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mugging

Mark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.

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Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Wilson, Frank Skinner, Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 4 - Ricky Wilson, Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons

Kaiser Chiefs's Ricky Wilson, comedians Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons attempt to abolish new towels, escalators and the bartender at Joe's local pub into Room 101.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 7, Tripe and Appeasement: 'Jos, you've been hitting him with that shovel for a week'. Back from war, Albert has amnesia.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Sectioning

Merry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.

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Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Sergeant Hatfield (Stewart Wright)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dead Man's Chest

Marley moves into her new home and receives a visit from a handsome policeman and the local Neighbourhood Watch, while her ex-lover Michael's past comes back to haunt him.

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Kenneth Williams. Copyright: BBC

Just Williams

Episode 7

Kenneth Williams reads from his autobiography.

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Leonard Rossiter. Copyright: BBC

In A Nutshell

Episode 6 - Einstein, Watch-maker

A Leonard Rossiter monologue musing on technological advances in society as seen in the humble wristwatch.

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