British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 9th February 2019

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers

Rigsby's a little over-enthusiastic with advice when a couple of newly-weds move into the house. However, a rude surprise awaits him.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 17 - Back To School

Mr Bean inadvertently becomes a teacher - but can he control the unruly class?

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone

Since Alan moved out, there's a spare bed in Philip's room, and Rigsby has no intentions of keeping it empty. However, his plans to prey on the missionary instincts of a religious man backfire when he begins to convert Miss Jones!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Hamazing Hamsterman

Dennis gets into a fluffy mess when he runs into Von Screwtop's hadron collider with the professor's pet hamster, Galahad. To stop Dennis from completely changing into a hamster, the gang must sneak him into Wilbur's lab to use his reverse hadron collider and change him back!

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 18 - Lord Bean

Mr Bean finds out he is a lord and visits his Scottish family home - but keeping a castle is a costly business.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 36 - Bot Battles

There's relief all around when Penfold's pilfering of Squawk's gadgets and clandestine late night trips to shady warehouses turns out to preparation for his taking part in 'bot battles'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Do You Take This Man - and His Mother?

Tim is about to break free from Mother's apron strings in order to tie the knot with Jennifer. Everything is organised. Father is back from Australia and Frank is Best Man. But will Mother let Tim go that easily?

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair Day

The flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter Word

Mildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...

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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 8am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 9 - Monday Again

Mr Nasal suffers the consequences of his unfounded jealously, and the pupils get a lesson in improvisation with drama teacher Mr Christopher.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery Man

With Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (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.

BBC Two 8:30am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 6

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Dylan and Farrah and special guests Victoria Cook, Dominique Moore, Ben Shires and Gareth Richards.

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Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

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Carry On Henry. Henry VIII (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Henry

Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 1 - Sent Down

First of a three-part special giving a fascinating insight into one of the most-loved sitcoms of all time, with help from the show's creators, Clement and La Frenais.

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 9:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, Antarctica

When Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 16, Episode 21

Colin Murray acts as judge and jury as Alan Johnson, Gail Emms, Dougie Anderson and Iain Stirling fight for punditry points whilst discussing the sporting stories of the week.

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 1 - King Mitchell

When school bully Tyson smashes the lavatory walls with Mitchell's woodworking project, bizarre things start happening.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 4 - Waffle's Pet Party

It's the day of Jess's 'bring a pet' birthday party.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 5 - If A Man...

Mrs Mark and Marcella form a surprise bond, much to Mark's horror. Just when everyone's getting sick and tired of Mrs Hushman, everyone's favourite maths teacher returns - but will his class take him back?

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 2, Episode 5

Join Mark Nelson as he leads a panel of some of Scotland's funniest comedians as they attempt to make sense of the world we live in.

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Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Highlights Special - Big Chin Day

Diddy TV's very own charity evening. A look back at some of the great television of this series, all to raise money for an excellent cause - Diddy TV!

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Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 2 - Banged Up

Second of three programmes celebrating this truly classic sitcom. Find out about life on set, while cast members, the writers and fans share their memories.

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

The News Quiz

Series 98, Episode 7

Miles Jupp looks back at the news this week, with Susan Calman, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Desiree Burch and Helen Lewis. It's a week of two Donalds - Donald Trump who gave his third State of the Union address, and Donald Tusk who thought there should be a "special place in hell" for those who promoted Brexit without a plan of how to enact it.

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 8, Episode 17 - The Moriarty Murder Mystery

Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (Oakley Orchard), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Harry (Harry Still). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Photo

The Wonderland try to solve their 'Spotlight Losers' image problem with a buzzworthy new band photo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (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 12 episodes of the David Jason sitcom.

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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Anita Rani, Gaynor Faye, Robert Winston, Harry Hill, Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 2, Episode 5

Helping Harry Hill fill the fun capsule are actor Gaynor Faye, Countryfile's Anita Rani, Professor Robert Winston and comedy legends Cannon and Ball.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Nero Johnson (Akai Osei), Dexter (Jason Callender). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 5, Episode 5 - Zombie

Clem's freaks out when she thinks Nero has sent her a CD of love songs. And Lizzie thinks Dexter has invited her to a zombie apocalypse.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Relocation. Image shows from L to R: John (Clint Edwards), Sarah (Helen Monks). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Relocation

Series 1, Episode 1

John and Sarah's life is turned upside down. As they're forced into a witness protection scheme, they wave goodbye to their life in London, change their names and embrace the charm of a Welsh town with a name they struggle to pronounce.

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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Liza Tarbuck, Peter Davison, Harry Hill, Louis Walsh, Rosemary Shrager. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 2, Episode 6

Helping Harry Hill fill the fun capsule and prevent an alien invasion this week are TV chef Rosemary Shrager, Radio 2 DJ Liza Tarbuck, former Doctor Who star Peter Davison and X Factor star Louis Walsh.

5Star 1:40pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Universal Pictures

Mr Bean's Holiday

The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 39 - Wimbledon, England

The Go Jetters are at Centre Court in Wimbledon, London, to watch the world's most famous tennis tournament.

YANGA! channel logo. 4pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 1, Episode 7 - Children Run Riot

Cousin Femi, who has just arrived from Nigeria, comes to look after the kids while the parents are away. Will he be able to keep the house under control or will these British kids get the better of him?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 11 - Waffle Misses Doug

Doug's mum, Zoe, brings surprises for the Brooklyn-Bells, but Waffle is sad because Doug is going to stay with her for a few days. Mrs Hobbs watches Waffle with new spy equipment.

CITV 4:25pm (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.

YANGA! channel logo. 4:30pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 1 - Christmas Turkey

Bayo mistakenly buys a pig's head instead of a turkey and with little money and less than 24 hours to Christmas he goes on the hunt for the perfect bird...

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Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 3 - Professor Muddles' Rainy Day

Everybody is getting wet: Dan Step splashes in some bubbles, the Lost Pirate gets soaked by a hose, and there is a thunderstorm inside Professor Muddles's laboratory.

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 fifth series of the lie-based sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 9

Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.

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Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.

Challenge TV 6:30pm (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&W channel logo 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Robert Lindsey 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 III.

Challenge TV 7:15pm (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.

BBC Two 7:30pm (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 3, Episode 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 2

James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 4

HHTV's war reporter Mike Peabody regrets his decision to cover the Norman Siege of Palermo, the Pilgrim Fathers rap about Jamestown in America and a German submarine captain has the worst toilet accident in history.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bristol

Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding headlines, with additional performances from Seann Walsh, Mike Gunn and Hal Cruttenden.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Special - Jubilee Special

8 Out Of 10 Cats is all pomp and ceremony as it celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in its own inimitable style. With guests Jennie Bond, Miles Jupp, Chris Kamara and Sarah Millican.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 3 - Fashion

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan go on a mission to learn all about the world of fashion.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gregory's Girl. Image shows from L to R: Susan (Clare Grogan), Gregory Underwood (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: Lake Films

Gregory's Girl

Love is a game of two halves in this endearing eighties tale of an adolescent crush.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 7

This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
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 13, Episode 8

Reginald D Hunter, Rachel Riley, Josh Widdicombe and Gemma Collins are the guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

A selection of episodes from the second series of the rapid-fire sketch show.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 6, Episode 6 - Alex Horne

Alex Horne's teenage diary focuses on his 1997 gap year, which he spent teaching English in China. But looking back, Alex wishes he'd spent more time teaching grammar, and less time worrying about girls and sampling the local nightlife.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Liam Williams - Ladhood

Liam Williams - Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Fight

Misanthropic comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs through evocative monologues and flashback scenes.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Liza Tarbuck, Tom Allen, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 1, Episode 1

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster pose absurd theoretical situations to Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Jessica Knappett and Liza Tarbuck who are then scored on how well they deal with them.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 2

The Stoneybridge Town Council attempt to cover up a possible bribery scandal, and Denzil and Gwynned discuss son Codfyl's starring role in a nativity play.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 4

Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Saturday Night Fry. Image shows from L to R: Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent. Copyright: BBC

Saturday Night Fry

Stephen Fry dispenses more witty banter and sketches with Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent and Robert Bathurst.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm
Man Like Mobeen. Mobeen (Guz Khan)

Man Like Mobeen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Prom Night

It's Aks's prom night - but will Mobeen let her go? There are rumours about the debauchery at previous proms and the threat of a stabbing.

U&Yesterday channel logo Midnight (repeat)
dinnerladies diaries. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Wood, Shobna Gulati, Anne Reid, Maxine Peake, Thelma Barlow. Copyright: UKTV

dinnerladies diaries

Episode 2 - Love Bites

Victoria Wood describes the making of dinnerladies, how she did her own warm-up comedy for the show and how she persuaded the BBC to record each episode, not once, but twice.

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

QI

Series I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Vic Reeves go up against Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea. David O'Doherty joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.

Comedy Central 12:15am (repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 1, Episode 3 - City Of The Future In South Korea

Russell and his mum, Ninette, are in the City of the Future. They're in High-Tech Seoul in South Korea and are taking control of and corrupting a Mega-Robot, joining a crew of cosplayers as a drug addled hedgehog and a pint-sized plumber as well as going on their own Virtual Killing spree across the city.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:15am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Out-takes - Un-Seen

There's extra laughs, pranks and wind-ups in these unseen clips from Freddie and Jamie's raucous road trip.

BBC Two 12:20am (repeat)
Up There. Martin (Burn Gorman). Copyright: Wilder Films

Up There

Comic film about a dead man who must welcome the newly departed into the afterlife. He dreams of going 'Up There' too.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 16, Episode 3

David Mitchell and Zawe Ashton are this week's guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Harry Enfield's sketch show.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:45am (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Mobeen (Guz Khan)

Man Like Mobeen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Prom Night

It's Aks's prom night - but will Mobeen let her go? There are rumours about the debauchery at previous proms and the threat of a stabbing.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2014 News For You

A compilation of the popular satirical news quiz looking back at the big news stories of 2014. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts.

Comedy Central 1:10am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

A selection of episodes from the second series.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Michelle Wolf

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:15am (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Jon Ronson. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 11

Russell Howard talks to author Jon Ronson about the world of pornography and discovers goat yoga with Mo Gilligan.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Marlon Davis

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 2

This edition features Stephen Bailey, Tom Allen, Felicity Ward, Joel Dommett and more.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Keith Allen), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 5

Andy's desperate for cash to pay his rent, so when he hears his estranged Uncle Frank is dying, he thinks it's his chance to get written in to his will. Without Sam's knowledge, Andy takes Errol to Frank's cabin for an unforgettable family reunion.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Bill Hicks: Revelations. Bill Hicks. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bill Hicks: Revelations

Bill Hicks's acclaimed follow up to Relentless.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:40am
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 13, Episode 9

Jimmy Carr asks 'what has the nation been talking about this week?'. This week he probably wishes he didn't have to...

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 3

With guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Sara Pascoe and Nick Robinson.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15am (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 13, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.

Comedy Central Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Soho Theatre Live. Rhys James

Soho Theatre Live

Episode 6 - Rhys James

Rhys James is the final comedian to take the stage for the Soho Theatre Live series.

U&Dave channel logo 3:25am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 6

There's more music from jazz club and the soppy businessmen are aboard an aeroplane.

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 3, Episode 4

With Sally Lindsay, Julian Clary, Radio 1 DJ Edith Bowman and stand-up comedian Dave Johns.

Comedy Central Extra 4:05am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 6

Digi-photo-matic photo booth offers the most ridiculous added extras, such as a passport photo on an abandoned totem pole.

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