British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 2nd January 2021

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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 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of Christmas

After a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 4 - Peckham And Beyond

Peckham And Beyond looks at the area that was at the heart of the comedy and what happened when the cast and crew got out of the studio and filmed on location in Monaco, Margate and Miami.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Crow

It's late in the day as Bitzer rounds up the Flock for bedtime. They prepare themselves for a good night's sleep. Alas, a noisy intruder scuppers their plans. The Flock just find an inventive way to get rid of the pest if they are ever going to get a good night's rest.

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

Minder

Series 4, Episode 7 - A Star Is Gorn

When a rock star fakes his own death, Arthur finds himself in possession of a valuable master tape that has every chance of becoming a 'posthumous' hit.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 28 - Attack Of The Clowns

This episode is no laughing matter, especially when Danger Mouse's uncontrollable amusement creates clown-invading chaos on Earth - can DM prevent the world from being twisted into a novelty balloon shape?

Talking Pictures TV 7:30am (repeat)
The Cuckoo Patrol

The Cuckoo Patrol

Freddie & The Dreamers, Kenneth Connor, Victor Maddern, John Le Mesurier and Arthur Mullard star in the story of a troop of scout misfits.

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 9 - Bean Encore

The Great Eduardo, violinist supreme, is in town and Irma wants to go to the concert. But Bean won't pay for the tickets. More than that, he claims that he can play the violin better.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 11 - Give Peas A Chance

Mayor Wilbur passes a law to increase the healthy eating in Beanotown, replacing all foods with peas... of the mushy variety! The gang must avoid the people of Beanotown who are rapidly turning into Zompeas after eating the green mush. Dennis uses the only ordinary peas in town to sabotage Wilbur's mush making factory and save the day!

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Matterhorn, Italy And Switzerland

In this episode, Glitch gets into a mountain of trouble as the Go Jetters attempt to climb the Matterhorn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 5 - Behind The Scenes

This episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 10 - Mobile Home

Miss Wince takes Mrs. Wicket off on holiday in her brand-new, swanky caravan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:15am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 9 - Smoothie Operators

When an automated smoothie maker arrives in the café, it's up to Danny and Mick not to make a mess of it. Oops.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 3 - Doctor Timmy

It is dressing-up time, and Timmy dresses as a doctor and insists on treating his classmates as patients.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 1

The new baby needs a name and Richard does not want to reveal one of his.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 20 - The Coat

When Dave needs a new coat, Gran kindly suggests she knows a good one by the carpark bin. Dave promptly gets trapped inside the coat and discovers it's past.

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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 sixth and seventh series of the David Jason sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am
15 min
Big Fat Like. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Elliott, Richard David-Caine. Copyright: BBC

Big Fat Like

Episode 7

Pick up some invaluable baby hacks, there's a new music video from Aridona Lita and run for your lives; it's the TokTik Girls!

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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll Roll

It's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.

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10 min
Monster Court

Monster Court

Episode 1 - The Case Of The Twerking Mum

It's Judge Smudge's birthday, and he wants Margaret to organise a surprise birthday party. Meanwhile, Strictly's Dianne Buswell helps him with the case of the twerking mum.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman Cometh

It's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 11 - April Foolishness

It's the April Fools Tea Party, and Richard is determined not to be crowned The Biggest Fool for the second year running. All he has to do is deliver a car to Mr Slater's friend. But with Sooty behind the wheel, will his plans backfire?

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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 3, Episode 12 - The Justinosaurus

Justin decides to dig up a dinosaur and turn Justin's House into a dinosaur museum.

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Carry On, Constable. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Frank Wilkins (Sid James), Desk Sgt. Laura Moon (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On, Constable

Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.

CITV 11am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Episode 17

This week Colin Murray is joined by comedian Ivo Graham, BBC Radio 1 presenter Steffan Powell, sports journalist Thom Gibbs and football pundit Mina Rzouki.

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 1 - Waffle's Ball Pit Pond

It's the hottest day of the year and Waffle is eating ice cream to cool down.

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Carry On Screaming!. Image shows from L to R: Oddbod (Tom Clegg), Valeria Watt (Fenella Fielding), Dr Orlando Watt (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Screaming!

Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 9 - Smoothie Operators

When an automated smoothie maker arrives in the café, it's up to Danny and Mick not to make a mess of it. Oops.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 1 - New Man

Izzy moves into a new flat and faces a new term, but will she find a new man?

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Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 1 - Queen Vic's Home Vids

A special episode making 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Featuring Victorian fake news, paparazzi, and camera men strapped to the front of moving trains, Queen Victoria shows you how her subjects invented and became obsessed with films!

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

The News Quiz

Series 104, Highlights Special - Best Of 2020

Andy Zaltzman gives 2020 the treatment it deserves in this compilation episode of News Quiz highlights from planet earth's latest annus horribilis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Babblewick Hall. Fenton Babblewick (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

Babblewick Hall

Series 2, Episode 1

The well-meaning squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree.

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Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 9

There is public confusion when King Charles II bans coffee shops, a seasick chicken ruins a Roman sea battle, mighty Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramesses II, meets some smelly peasants on Historical Wife Swap, and a cave-dwelling Stone Age couple try to buy their first house.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

A selection of episodes from the first series of the comedy drama.

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Carry On Cleo. Cleopatra (Amanda Barrie). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cleo

The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.

U&W channel logo 2:30pm (repeat)
Gangsta Granny. Granny (Julia McKenzie)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 1 - Parentology

Martha feels ignored by her workaholic mother so Jas helps her to rebel to get noticed.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 47 - Mission Manatee

Lars and Kyan swim through the shallows of Crystal River in Florida. Kyan tests his new swimming fin, while Lars watches a manatee and her baby cruise by.

Radio 4 3pm (repeat)
Anansi Boys. Image shows from L to R: Charlie (Jacob Anderson), Mr Nancy (Lenny Henry), Spider (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett). Copyright: BBC

Anansi Boys

Episode 6

As Spider struggles to stay alive, Fat Charlie travels across the world in search of help. However both brothers, and the ones they love, are in more danger than they know.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 4 - Waffle Is A Listening Dog

Waffle tries to impress on his first day as a listening dog at school.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 2 - Friendundancy

'Wear your own clothes' day at school is approaching and Lily is anxious not to look like a dork.

Comedy Central 3:45pm (repeat)
Gnomeo & Juliet. Copyright: Rocket Pictures

Gnomeo & Juliet

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas Past

Christmas is coming, but there isn't much in the way of cheer at the flat or at school.

CITV 4:10pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated children's comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 2 - Roof

Polly's first day of term doesn't go to plan when she's asked to look after troublesome new boy Evan. Meanwhile, Bell's return as head teacher is doomed to failure from the start.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 1 - Queen Vic's Home Vids

A special episode making 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Featuring Victorian fake news, paparazzi, and camera men strapped to the front of moving trains, Queen Victoria shows you how her subjects invented and became obsessed with films!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 9

There is public confusion when King Charles II bans coffee shops, a seasick chicken ruins a Roman sea battle, mighty Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramesses II, meets some smelly peasants on Historical Wife Swap, and a cave-dwelling Stone Age couple try to buy their first house.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 3, Episode 8 - Money

Tudur Owen is on a quest for cash, as he reviews the funniest, most fascinating clips from half a century and more of Welsh television. It's a story of one-armed bandits, potato rustlers and £30 pints, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.

BBC Two 5:55pm (repeat)
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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 three episodes from the lie-based panel game.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:15pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman Cometh

It's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.

BBC Two 6:55pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: L/Cpl. Jones (Clive Dunn), Sgt. Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Pte. Pike (Ian Lavender), Pte. Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Walker (James Beck), Capt. Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Pte. Godfrey (Arnold Ridley). Copyright: Norcon Productions

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 16 - Thumb Wars

In a somewhat misguided attempt to resolve Dennis and Walter's spiralling competitiveness, Miss Mistry offers thumb wrestling as a solution - but can Walter play fair, or will the situation get out of hand?

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 17 - President Dennis

Dennis is accidentally elected class president and is eager to shed the burden that comes with the title. However, every daft class policy he declares only makes him more popular.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the first series of the cornershop sitcom.

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

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Highlights Special - Best Of

Think it's all over? Don't worry, it's not yet. To send the BAFTA-winning series off with a bang, we'll be reliving the funniest moments, wackiest challenged and biggest jokes of the season in a special Best Of episode.

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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, James Acaster, Stacey Solomon, Jimmy Carr, Maya Jama, Joe Lycett, Richard Ayoade

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 25 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2020

Jimmy Carr is joined by James Acaster, Stacey Solomon, David Mitchell, Maya Jama, Richard Ayoade and Joe Lycett who compete to find out who remembers the most about the past 12 months.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

The Moments That Made...

Episode 3 - Jack Docherty

Jack Docherty is one of the country's most innovative comedy talents, loved for his portrayal as Chief Miekelson in Scot Squad and his cult classic characters in Absolutely. But despite having a cult classic TV series and becoming a late-night host, launching a channel with none other than the Spice Girls, he nearly gave it all up.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New Year

As the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Jake Wood, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Joelle Wood, Kian Egan, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily, Nicola Adams, Shane Filan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 5

Agnes and the family are joined by Jake Wood, Nicola Adams and Lorraine Kelly, and Foley's bar is pumping with music from Irish boyband, Westlife.

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The Comedy Years. Image shows from L to R: Louise Gold, Steve Nallon. Copyright: Shiver Productions

The Comedy Years

Episode 2 - 1984

Spitting Image and The Young Ones will feature in this 1984-focused episode against the backdrop of the miners strike. More mainstream comedies like Duty Free and Russ Abbot's Madhouse are also covered.

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

Scot Squad

Series 4, Episode 6

This week, the bold band of Braveheart bam-busters catch a break in a break-in case, net some fish thieves in a robbery and deal with an expensive drop of whisky.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Rhod Gilbert has webbed fingers. He's a sexual pervert. He dreams of the navy. It's all explained at the Comedy Store! Also, his thoughts on Aussies, the 'fake Welsh', chocolate willies, and more!

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
I Think I've Got A Problem. Image shows from L to R: Dr Boone (Bob Monkhouse), Tom Caine (Graham McPherson). Copyright: BBC

I Think I've Got A Problem

Series 1, Episode 1

Tom Caine awakes one morning to discover he can't stop singing at inappropriate moments. As a result, he loses his job and his girlfriend Sadie. Who are the strange bunch of musicians following him around? Why can't anyone else see them? Will Tom reach the high notes?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Emily Atack, Leigh Francis, Laura Whitmore

Celebrity Juice

Series 24, Highlights Special - The Boris Briefing

In a highlights episode, Keith Lemon addresses the nation as Boris Johnson during one of his daily briefings. He talks viewers through some of the best bits of the panel game.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

Comedy Central Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 2, Episode 1 - Turning Cheeks

Stephen talks about the arguments between his family.

Channel 5 logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter

A celebration of comedian and TV host Bob Monkhouse.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper Forever. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Tommy Cooper Forever

Episode 1

The documentary traces Tommy Cooper's extraordinary journey from South Wales to top of the bill at the Palladium, with the help of family, friends who worked with him and famous fans - a cast list which includes Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Lionel Blair, Anita Harris, Les Dennis and Jerome Flynn.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the hit sketch show.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Al Murray. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor

Al Murray returns as The Pub Landlord in this TV edit of his 2014 stand-up DVD, One Man, One Guvnor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 7, Episode 1 - Stockport

Mark performs at the Garrick Theatre in Stockport, Greater Manchester (or Cheshire, or possibly somewhere else entirely), where he takes a trip on the infamous 192 bus, visits the world famous hat museum and tries to get to the bottom of how one of its suburbs ended up with an infestation of marauding peacocks.

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 3, Episode 5 - Escape From Victory

Once again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 seventh series of the David Jason sitcom.

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

4 At The Store

Episode 2.2: Simon Bligh hosts a selection of stand-up from London's Comedy Store, featuring Alan Carr, Richard Morton and Gina Yashere.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

Talking Pictures TV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Best Of The Adventures

The Best Of The Adventures

Film comprising the best bits from Stanley Long's saucy Adventures film trilogy from the late 1970s.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper Forever. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Tommy Cooper Forever

Episode 2

The documentary series continues to trace Tommy Cooper's extraordinary journey from South Wales to top of the bill at the Palladium, with the help of family, friends who worked with him and famous fans - a cast list which includes Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Lionel Blair, Anita Harris, Les Dennis and Jerome Flynn.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Stephen Mangan. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 1

Stephen Mangan hosts the show, with guest panellists Suzanne Evans and comedian Henning Wehn.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55am (repeat)
The Comedy Years. Image shows from L to R: Bernie Clifton, Mick Miller. Copyright: Shiver Productions

The Comedy Years

Episode 1 - 1979

This episode focused on 1979 will look at the northern club scene, which was dominating telly at the time with the likes of Les Dawson and Cannon & Ball. It's also the year that saw a new breed of alternative comedians making a name for themselves on screen that included Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Rowan Atkinson.

Comedy Central Extra 12:55am (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr

Roast Battle

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited. Image shows from L to R: Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, Blake Harrison, James Buckley

The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited

A programme celebrating hit E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 1 - Like Top Gun All Over Again

In the first episode, Dave explores whether a knock-off can ever be as good as the real thing. For Dave, this involves examining DVDs, baking and his favourite band, Bucks Fizz...

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (repeat)
Tom Allen Goes To Town. Tom Allen. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Tom Allen Goes To Town

Spending a week in Wakefield - a city, not a town - Tom sees the sights and meets some of Wakefield's extraordinary characters, before putting on an end of week show to celebrate everything and everyone he's encountered.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:20am (repeat)
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bad Penny

The Ropers move into their new home. As ever, nothing runs smoothly, and they soon find themselves locked out and imposing on the Fourmiles and an important dinner guest.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

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Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Alfie Boe, Leigh Francis, Lucy Fallon, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 6, Episode 3

Keith Lemon hosts the comedy panel show. Joining the panel this time are comedian Rob Beckett, opera singing superstar Alfie Boe and Corrie actor Lucy Fallon.

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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 3, Episode 5 - Escape From Victory

Once again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.

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The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 1 - Kids

An uproariously silly and sometimes insightful guide to children, including how to make them, how not to break them and how to spin them round in an office chair.

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