British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th May 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 21 - Fitting Together

The Twirlywoos learn how to fit pipes together when they create a surprising water feature, and the Very Important Lady falls apart and needs some help fitting back together.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 8 - The Roof Of All Evil

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

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 1 - Game Over

Mr. Bean becomes obsessed with gaming after being introduced by Mrs. Wicket's nephew. He decides he must have his own console!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Pilot, Episode 1 - A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Sheila fancies having a small porch added to the back door off the kitchen, so calls in a local builder. Peter heads off to see his bank manager for a loan to cover the quote...

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Griller Thriller

Dennis' ultimate hero, Grizzly Griller, plans on trekking to the source of the River Beano, broadcasting the treacherous path on live TV. Dennis introduces him to his pet hamster, Galahad - only to discover they are his biggest fear! Grizzly is so afraid that Dennis must disguise himself as his hero and go in his place!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 2 - Special Delivery

Mrs. Wicket demands that Bean stay in to take delivery of a new lounge chair. He is forced to dress up as Mrs. Wicket to make sure it is delivered!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 48 - Lost In Exaggeration

Quark's Exaggerator device makes Danger Mouse fame-mouse.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 2 - Draw The Line

The flock hijack a road line-painting machine and cause chaos while creating giant works of art in the field. However, will farmer appreciate their art?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 6 - Spike Milligan

The Interviews turns to comic genius Spike Milligan, telling the story of his life and career in his own words.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, England

Can the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?

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

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 2 - Larry

It's another ordinary day at Quayside. Miss Scandal spends more time gossiping than teaching, Mr Alan reveals an irrational hatred for certain numbers and supply teacher, Miss Aviary, quickly regrets bringing her peregrine falcon, Larry, in to school.

BBC Two 8:15am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 8

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Poppy and Ben and special guests Katie Thistleton, Stu Goldsmith, Ivo Graham and Suzi Ruffell, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 15 - Bubble Quest

Princess Purl has one more task to complete to stay a princess.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies. Image shows from L to R: Richard E. Grant, Miriam Margolyes. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 2 - Kind Hearts And Accolades

Richard looks at Ealing's golden years, comedy films that were produced almost back to back, which gave Ealing its rightful place in British comedy history. The Lavender Hill Mob, Kind Hearts And Coronets and The Man In The White Suit are all discussed as Richard celebrates the very best of Ealing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

A selection of six episodes of the long-running naval sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's Party

It's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

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 4 - Holiday

Miranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 3 - Superturbo Robo

When all the jobs in Justin's house get a bit much for Robert, Justin decides to help him out with a superturbo robot called Roberta.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 6, Episode 1

In this episode Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Poppy and Kamil and special guests Tom Craine, Inel Tomlinson, Johnny Cochrane and Vic Cook, who battle it out in a series of hilarious rounds and challenges guaranteed to make you laugh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (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 episodes from the first series of the David Jason sitcom.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 16, Episode 34 - FA Cup special

Colin Murray plays judge and jury as Jennie Gow, Miles Jacobson, Natalie Pike and Neil Delamere.

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 2, Episode 2 - Invasion Of The Templetons

When Templeton's Science Fair attempt to blast into the cosmos backfires, he accidentally instigates a full-blown alien invasion - by aliens that seem remarkably familiar and have come to pay homage to the creator of the Universe... Templeton?!

Talking Pictures TV 11:25am (repeat)
The Huggetts Abroad

The Huggetts Abroad

A feel-good comedy road movie in which the Huggetts family drive towards a new life in South Africa by truck.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 2 - Waffle Is Unwell

Waffle is unwell. He's in his pyjamas and under strict orders to stay in bed and rest.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 7 - White Wedding

With a wedding to organise, nothing can go wrong today. But Danny accidentally orders 10,000 toilet rolls and needs to hide them from the boss...

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Julia Sutherland

The Funny Life Of...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Elaine C Smith

Julia Sutherland is joined in conversation by the actor and comedian Elaine C Smith as she looks back over her life and career.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 5 - Singing Hospital

We visit a hospital where the doctors rely on the power of song to cure the patients and top ventriloquist Paul Zerdin is subjected to the Diddy Chat treatment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 1 - Scream Clean

Luke's love for cutting corners gets him into serious trouble when a quick-fix solution to tidying his room puts the whole of Scream Street in danger.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 1

Gyles Brandreth and Natalie Haynes are joined by Lloyd Langford, Holly Walsh and Paul Sinha to test their knowledge of words.

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

The News Quiz

Series 99, Episode 6

The wonderfully salty Miles Jupp is joined by broadcaster Julia Hartley Brewer and comedians Fred MacAulay, Neil Delamere and Geoff Norcott. Theresa May almost definitely agreed to step down as Prime Minister, Donald Trump declared a State of Emergency over Huawei and Alabama voted to outlaw abortion in almost every circumstance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 2, Episode 1 - Airport

Architects Sarah and Matt journey north in pursuit of an airport contract that will put Sir Lucien and Partners back on the map. Meanwhile Tim tries to buddy up with a TV chef who's fond of the sauce.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
Play It Cool!

Play It Cool!

Musical comedy in which a group of musicians find themselves touring the nightclubs of London's fashionable West End.

Talking Pictures TV 1:05pm (repeat)
Watch Your Stern. O/S Blissworth (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Anglo Amalgamated

Watch Your Stern

Naval comedy. HMS Terrier is thrown into disarray when the top secret plans for a new torpedo are damaged.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artist

An artist comes to stay at the B&B, giving Charlie a creative idea on how to make some extra money.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:32pm
28 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 9, Episode 3

Jon Holmes, Darren Harriott and Pippa Evans join Tom to review the week's biggest stories from around Wales and the rest of the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Thing In The Cellar

As the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.

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

The (Almost) Accidental Adventures Of Bell And Todd

Episode 6: Mischievous narrator Diana cannot wait for a holiday, but Bell and Todd's story is not over.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Penelope Keith sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3pm (repeat)
Carry On Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Sister (Joan Hickson). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 episodes from the first and second series of the David Jason sitcom.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 16 - Mount Etna, Italy

Grandmaster Glitch makes popcorn in Mount Etna, blocking the volcano and endangering the farms on its slopes.

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

Meet The Adebanjos

A British-African sitcom following a larger-than-life father struggling to instil his old-fashioned African values in his reluctant British household.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Good Dog

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

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: Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

A British-African sitcom following a larger-than-life father struggling to instil his old-fashioned African values in his reluctant British household.

5Star 4:30pm (repeat)
Gnomeo & Juliet. Copyright: Rocket Pictures

Gnomeo & Juliet

Comic retelling of the Shakespearean tragedy, set amidst rival gardens' families of gnomes.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 1

Professor Muddles tests the strength of ants, while two judges watch Keith Fitt set his football world record.

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 11th series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

A selection of six episodes of the long-running naval sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
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 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 7 - Magic

When Lucy's god-daughter is suddenly dumped on her twenty-four hours before the girl's birthday party, it is left up to Lee to decide on an appropriate entertainment for fourteen nine-year olds.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:15pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Rob Beckett, Judy Murray, James Corden, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Wilshere. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 2

There's a load more fun to come as West Ham's Jack Wilshere, tennis coach Judy Murray and stand-up star Rob Beckett join James, Freddie, Jamie and Romesh.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 4 - Conference

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Brendan O'Carroll sitcom.

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, Episode 5

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging as Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Nick Helm, Kate Humble, David O'Doherty and Claudia Winkleman.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Your Cheatin' Heart. Cissie Crouch (Tilda Swinton). Copyright: BBC

Your Cheatin' Heart

Episode 1 - Throwing Up In The Gorbals

Glasgow country music star Dorwood Crouch is in prison, and his wife Cissie needs help to prove his innocence and escape the clutches of drug-dealing Elvis fan Fraser Boyle.

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 6

Micky Flanagan, Hari Kondabolu, Tess Daly and Krishnan Guru-Murthy join Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to delve into the world of polls.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:50pm (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 1 - Feart

It's Steve's 30th birthday, and he and Sebastian make a concerted effort to bale out of Air Scotia.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Phil Wang, Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Matthew Broderick, Tom Allen, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 3

Alan Carr sorts the film buffs from the film duffs as he puts Tom Allen, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Saunders and Phil Wang's film trivia to the test.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ed Byrne, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Sindhu Vee. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 14 - Pathological

With guests Ed Byrne, Rhod Gilbert and Sindhu Vee.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 6, Episode 4 - Barnard Castle

Mark performs from The Witham in Barnard Castle, County Durham, a town so remote and so keen on not wanting visitors than Mark is slightly unsure if the town really exists. He talks about the local police, Charles Dickens and a visits a gigantic museum that houses a mechanical swan.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm (repeat)
Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Chewin' The Fat

A selection of some of the best sketches from the Scottish comedy sketch show, featuring a cast of recurring characters.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Stefflon Don, Paddy McGuinness, Jaime Winstone

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 9

Keith Lemon presents as Holly Willoughby takes on Paddy McGuinness. They're joined by Stefflon Don, film star Jaime Winstone, TV presenter Anita Rani and comedian Jimmy Carr.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Bunch More Trying Times

Mary is wooed by a newly arrived captain. Little does she know, he has recently been named Cad of the Year by the Bounder's Gazette.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 8

Rob Beckett and guest team captain Josh Widdicombe discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points. They're joined by guests Joe Swash, Harriet Kemsley, Dotty, and Suzi Ruffell.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm
10 min
Scotland Unsolved. Image shows from L to R: DC Andrea McGill (Louise McCarthy), DC Megan Squire (Julie Wilson Nimmo). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scotland Unsolved

Episode 1

Our crime-fighters wonder if a quarrel over Monopoly led to some lighthouse keepers mysteriously vanishing. And they take a trip down Scotland's spookiest road and undertake some deep thinking before they give their verdict on whether or not the Loch Ness Monster is real.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Cutler The Lax

Cutler The Lax

Episode 2

Episode 2: Scottish surrealist Ivor Cutler discovers Ancient Egyptian music, and what the Dutch think of British pubs.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle Theft

The arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 2, Episode 1 - Six Feet Down Under

Michael Feydeau -TV's much loved Inspector Niblett - and crime expert, David Pershore probe a strange death by cutlery back in 1824.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 3, Episode 3 - About Bad Boys

Nathan tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Phil Wang, Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Matthew Broderick, Tom Allen, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 3

Alan Carr sorts the film buffs from the film duffs as he puts Tom Allen, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Saunders and Phil Wang's film trivia to the test.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the all-women sketch show.

BBC Four 11:55pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the second series of the comic historic saga.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders. Plus The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

U&W channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
John Bishop In Conversation With.... Image shows from L to R: John Bishop, Lenny Henry. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 1, Episode 7 - Lenny Henry

John Bishop is joined by Sir Lenny Henry, who reveals the ups and downs of his 40-year career.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 12:25am (repeat)
My Dad Wrote A Porno. Image shows from L to R: James Cooper, Alice Levine, Jamie Morton

My Dad Wrote A Porno

Recording of the live stage show of podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 1

Russell Howard talks about running a marathon, a male massage, and answers questions about time travel, feminism, and Transformers. His guests are Nish Kumar and Sara Pascoe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:40am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 17, Episode 1

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker reunite live on Fridays with their honest and upbeat brand of satirical comedy as the UK continues the journey towards Brexit. Tonight's guests are Jonathan Ross and Katherine Ryan.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Steve Pemberton, Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 5

Alan is joined by Bill Bailey, Diane Morgan, Steve Pemberton and Romesh Ranganathan to discuss such varied subjects as latex disasters, dental wonders, how rap and Indian food are not the greatest combination and how unashamed a certain celebrity is when going to the loo.

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

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 2

Russell talks about the ridiculousness of homophobia, answers a question on bullying, and sniffs the audience. His guests are Rob Delaney and Tiff Stevenson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Michael Walton (Nicholas Burns)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 1

Magistrate Marley has an unattentive husband with a failed business, and a lover who's a little too sure of their relationship. In a tragic pairing of accidents, both men die - along with the local vicar. But for Marley, that's only the start...

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

The (Almost) Accidental Adventures Of Bell And Todd

Episode 6: Mischievous narrator Diana cannot wait for a holiday, but Bell and Todd's story is not over.

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Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 7

The intricacies of approaching someone you fancy in the office. Intrusive thoughts continue to be a problem for one woman. And a shelf stacker slightly misinterprets the subtle art of shelf stacking.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.

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Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 1

French kissing etiquette on a first date. Applying makeup on the move. And Emma, who's looking for a sensitive tough guy with a good sense of humour who takes himself seriously. And can fly.

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