British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 21st April 2019

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Carry On Cruising. Image shows from L to R: Captain Wellington Crowther (Sid James), Dr Arthur Binn (Kenneth Connor), First Officer Leonard Marjoribanks (Kenneth Williams)

Carry On Cruising

Comedy with the Carry On crew, in which a sea captain discovers that his regular shipmates have defected and so must he hire an inexperienced crew.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 20 - More About Getting Wet

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man washing his clothes.

Talking Pictures TV 6:40am (repeat)
Man In The Moon

Man In The Moon

A repeat of this 1960 film.

U&Dave channel logo 7:15am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 11

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 30 - The Dog Ate It Miss

Gnasher accidentally gulps down Dennis' permission slip for the school trip! There's only one thing for it - they need Prof von Screwtop to use his shrink ray to shrink them down to bite-size humans so they can travel on a sausage into Gnasher's tummy and find the slip! Easy! Well it would be if it wasn't for the tiny alien empress Miasma living in there.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The Positive

With the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 18 - Dry Hard

A late night scary movie makes Penfold even extra-jittery, forcing Danger Mouse to make his sidekick sit out the latest mission to stop the Baron from flooding the entire world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Milton's Motors

When Milton opens up a car repair shop, he finds he is on a collision course with a notorious local villain. Meanwhile, a mysterious tin of travel sweets comes to a sticky end.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 12

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Diddy Choir

Two top nurseries clash in a battle of IQs in Nursery Challenge. The quest to get the nation singing again continues in The Diddy Choir, and Wolfblood and EastEnders actor Michelle Gayle is Diddy Dick and Dom's guest in Diddy Chat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (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 1, Episode 1 - Rites Of Passage

TV repair man Gary's search for a customer takes him over fifty years further than he intended. Or could it all be a dream? Finding himself in 1940s Britain, with the bombs raining around him, Gary soon discovers that he can handily walk between the present and the past. Unfortunately, this new-found gift sees him torn not only between two periods, but two lovers.

Comedy Central 8am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Dara O Briain, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 3

A celebrity special. Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon take on David Walliams as the judging panel of BGT compete to win cash for their chosen charities.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

A storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Comic Relief Special - Team Charity

Danny and Mick try to raise money for a good cause, but succeed in raising laughs, eyebrows and hair instead.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Home To Roost

Series 1, Episode 1 - Home to Roost

Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Proposal

Sandy is still refusing to talk to Harry so Jean tries to find a way to patch things up. Things are very different for Judy when Alistair proposes!

CITV 8:25am (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 8:25am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 16 - Little Bev Riding Hood

It's the Fairy Tale Theatre Company's play of Little Bev Riding Hood, directed by Purl, and Bitz has built an amazing stage.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 6, Episode 12

Iain is joined by special guests Bec Hill, Imran Yusuf, Matt Richardson and Ray Bradshaw.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 1, Episode 6

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

Comedy Central 8:35am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 4

This week, friends Nana and Millie take on wannabe actor Campbell.

Forces TV 9am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the antiques sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 6, Episode 7 - A Surprise For Jean

As Jean longs for a few surprises from Lionel, Alistair comes up with a plan to give her the surprise treat of a lifetime.

ITVBe 9:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 8 - Easter Time

It's Easter at the park and Richard is in charge of the annual egg hunt. But with Sooty hiding the eggs and Sweep making the hot cross buns, will their plans for a happy Easter be scrambled?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
Carry On Up The Jungle. Image shows from L to R: Claude Chumley (Kenneth Connor), Lady Evelyn Bagley (Joan Sims), June (Jacki Piper), Prof. Inigo Tinkle (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Up The Jungle

The Carry On gang are joined by Frankie Howerd as they set off on an exotic jungle expedition. They encounter an all-female tribe and a sex-crazed gorilla.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

A selection of episodes from the seventh series.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 6 - House For Sale

With the help of the noisy neighbour and a few other tricks, Robert and Little Monster concoct a plan to stop Justin selling his house.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Frank Skinner. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

A one-off special in which Frank Skinner and guests look at the topic of social class.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20am (repeat)
Carry On Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Francis Bigger (Frankie Howerd), Dr. Tinkle (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Doctor

Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Dawn French sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:40am (repeat)
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 45 - The Plague

To avoid failing a test Cleo unleashes plagues over Scream Street, not realising how bad they would be - she is now desperate to stop them! Can she enlist the help of Luke and Resus before they ruin the entire town?

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 22, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Lou Sanders, Frankie Boyle, Henning Wehn and Lucy Porter talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Germany, babies, trousers and beards.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Home To Roost

Series 1, Episode 1 - Home to Roost

Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 1, Episode 6

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

YANGA! channel logo. 1pm (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 20 - Sade's New Dress

Sade and Gladys clash when Sade decides she doesn't want to wear traditional African clothes at her college's cultural day.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Again Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr James Nookey (Jim Dale), Maud 'Goldie Locks' Boggins (Barbara Windsor)

Carry On Again Doctor

A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.

YANGA! channel logo. 1:30pm (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 21 - Funke's First Aid

Funke fails her first aid test at the café and hatches a plan to keep her job. Bayo and Tobi came up with a creative scheme after Gladys cancels their Sky Sports subscription.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

London Live 2:30pm (repeat)
Laughter In Paradise. Image shows from L to R: Captain James Deniston Russell (Alastair Sim), Station Constable (Colin Gordon)

Laughter In Paradise

Comedy about four people who face tough challenges as set out in a relative's will.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole And The Weapons Of Mass Destruction

The first half of the reading of the Sue Townsend novel.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:55pm (repeat)
Carry On Loving. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Loving

Chaos ensues when the Carry On gang run a marriage bureau. The proprietors, Sid Bliss and Sophie Plummer, seem to only match the most unlikely couples.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (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.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 2 - Night Night, Waffle

The Brooklyn-Bells spend their first night together as a new family, only to be kept awake by Waffle, whose constant barking upsets Mrs Hobbs, their cat-obsessed neighbour.

CITV 4:25pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Dawn French sitcom.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 2 - Wizard Tripwick's Banana Spell

Wizard Tripwick tries to show his wizarding pupils how to make bananas magically appear, and Captain Adorable vlogs about his latest superhero mission.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Milton's Motors

When Milton opens up a car repair shop, he finds he is on a collision course with a notorious local villain. Meanwhile, a mysterious tin of travel sweets comes to a sticky end.

Forces TV 6pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 11, Episode 1 - Viva Espana

When Ringo wins a holiday, Simon and Oliver are soon vying to accompany him.

Talking Pictures TV 6:30pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 1, Episode 2 - Walter Comes To Tea

Ada invites Walter for Sunday tea with the family, but when Mrs Bingley answers his front door the next day, are things as rosy as they have seemed?

Forces TV 6:30pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 11, Episode 2 - The Best Laid Plans

Simon and Oliver celebrate their 10th anniversary as neighbourly rivals.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:50pm (repeat)
Eddie The Eagle. Michael 'Eddie' Edwards (Taron Egerton)

Eddie The Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Lynne Truss

Rumblings From The Rafters

Episode 3

An edible dormouse and a peacock butterfly reveal the truth about life in an attic. With Hugh Dennis and Amanda Abbington.

BBC Radio 3 7:30pm
102 min
BBC Radio 3

The Two Gentlemen Of Verona

Recorded entirely on location, this is one of Shakespeare's earliest comedies - about love, betrayal and disguise.

Quest 8pm (repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 7

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The Chase from Nuneaton and The Duke of Cambridge from Battersea.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Frances (Miles Jupp), William Shakespeare (Tom Stourton), Jessica Ransom. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

2016 Specials - Sensational Shakespeare

A special episode delving in to the life and times of the world's most famous writer: William Shakespeare.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Comedy Years. Image shows from L to R: Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey. Copyright: Shiver Productions

The Comedy Years

Episode 3 - 1998

In 1998 New Labour were in power and ground breaking new comedies started to appear on TV which included The Royle Family and Goodness Gracious Me.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 2

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 5

Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team Katherine Ryan are joined by Angela Barnes, Paisley Billings, Lloyd Griffith and Tom Read Wilson to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.

YANGA! channel logo. 9:30pm (repeat)
Grn Scrn Gr8s

Grn Scrn Gr8s

Episode 7

Another round of improv scenes hosted by Simon London. Competing this week are Darran Griffiths, Jimmy Jones, Lola Jagun and Yoms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

A selection of three episodes from the Caroline Aherne sitcom.

Comedy Central 9:55pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 9

The regulars are joined by singer Olly Murs, former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, and comedians Matthew Crosby and Russell Peters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Carry On Forever. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Carry On Forever

Episode 3

The final episode looks at how the brand hit the seventies on top form before fading away at the end of the decade.

BBC Two 10pm
60 min
The League Of Gentlemen - Live Again!. Image shows from L to R: Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton

The League Of Gentlemen - Live Again!

TV broadcast of The League Of Gentlemen's 2018 live show.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 11 - Menagerie

With Bill Bailey, Sue Perkins and Romesh Ranganathan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Milton's Motors

When Milton opens up a car repair shop, he finds he is on a collision course with a notorious local villain. Meanwhile, a mysterious tin of travel sweets comes to a sticky end.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Rachel Riley. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Rob Newman

Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia Of Evolution

Episode 2

Comedian Rob Newman guides listeners through a unique A-Z of evolution.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eshaan Akbar, Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Grace Blakeley. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 3, Episode 4

Frankie Boyle is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eshaan Akbar, Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe and Grace Blakeley. Topics include the continued saga of Brexit and dating in the modern world.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 5 - Kuala Lumpur

A week on standby at the airfield gives Arthur an opportunity to brush up on his stewarding skills, while Douglas seems to have disappeared. And why is everyone terrified of Dirk the groundsman?

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 1, Episode 8

Join Des Clarke and his guests, comedians Geoff Norcott, Ashley Storrie and Stuart Mitchell, and broadcaster Martel Maxwell, to take a wry look at the week's biggest news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

More Brothers Faversham, Episode 2 - Maximillian

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Maximillian, horror writer extraordinaire and the sixth born of the Faversham Brothers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Quiz

It is Tim's 30th birthday - he receives a card from Dawn and an unusual inflatable gift from Lee. More importantly, however, it's Wernham Hogg quiz night and there are reputations to be made. Gareth comperes the Quiz Night and the questions reflect his personal interests - namely war and weapon specifications.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:05am
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
The Comedy Bus. Joel Dommett. Copyright: Spelthorne Community Television

The Comedy Bus

Episode 2 - Joel Dommett's Rockhampton

Joel Dommett and his comic friends visit his home town in Gloucestershire. They'll be staying in Joel's family home and recreating some old school memories by getting Joel's school band back together, and putting the Rock back into Rockhampton!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (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 3 - A Plague on Royston Vasey

Pauline tackles Ross about her job prospects. Butcher Hilary Briss has a spot of bother with one of his special customers.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell Howard talks Tom Jones, pant throwing and RnB music with a West Country edge. His guests are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and James Acaster.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:20am
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

A selection of three episodes from the Caroline Aherne sitcom.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 5

Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team Katherine Ryan are joined by Angela Barnes, Paisley Billings, Lloyd Griffith and Tom Read Wilson to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole And The Weapons Of Mass Destruction

The first half of the reading of the Sue Townsend novel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 3

Vicky Pollard smokes on a bus, while Lou and Andy go ice-skating.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Simon Callow, Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Katherine Parkinson, Meera Syal, Rik Mayall, Warwick Davis. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Surprise & The Crisis Plan

Party guests fear for their lives and earthquake survivors consider cannibalism. David Mitchell and Katherine Parkinson are your star storytellers for these ripping dark yarns.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 3am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 6

As the fact-busting panel show continues, host Lee Mack is joined by comedian Bob Mortimer, broadcaster Alex Brooker and presenter Claudia Winkleman.

U&Drama channel logo 3:15am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 1 - Homes Fit For Heroes

Harold tries to get his dad in an old people's home.

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The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Plague on Royston Vasey

Pauline tackles Ross about her job prospects. Butcher Hilary Briss has a spot of bother with one of his special customers.

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Crackanory

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Zombie That Roared & DI Sat Nav

First up, Brian wakes to find himself in a morgue alongside his friend Craig, who's suddenly attacked by zombies. Seeking revenge, Brian decides to pick them off one by one. In the second tale, a disgraced police detective becomes convinced that his dead partner has possessed his sat nav. Read by Jimmy Carr and Christopher Lloyd.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 7

Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

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Just A Minute

Series 62, Episode 6

Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck, Josie Lawrence and Kit Hesketh-Harvey are this week's panellists with Nicholas Parsons at the helm. Which one of them has the greatest gift of the gab?

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Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 3

A celebrity special. Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon take on David Walliams as the judging panel of BGT compete to win cash for their chosen charities.

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Snap

Series 3, Episode 4

With Doug's mother milking her accident for all its worth and their two teenage children suffering from being dumped after their first forays into romance, there's no time for Molly and Doug to spend time with each other.

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Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 4

This week, friends Nana and Millie take on wannabe actor Campbell.

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Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Milton's Motors

When Milton opens up a car repair shop, he finds he is on a collision course with a notorious local villain. Meanwhile, a mysterious tin of travel sweets comes to a sticky end.

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