British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 16th May 2021

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 2

Maggie and Mim get on like a house on fire and it looks like the start of a great new friendship. Maggie has other things to contend with, however, as Dennis - the team 'wolf in wimp's clothing' - tries his hand at chatting her up...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting Wet

The Box brings them a rainy cloud, which makes the Boat wet too!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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

Series 6, Episode 4 - The Trouble With Harry

Ben, Jen and David are set on getting a dog. Bill sets the trio a challenge: if they can 'take care' of an imaginary dog for a fortnight, she'll consider allowing them to get a real one...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 29 - For Your Insides Only

Penfold takes a trip inside Danger Mouse's body to save him from a deadly aversion to his own heroism.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 12 - Holiday For Teddy

Mr Bean decides to take Teddy on holiday to the seaside. When he arrives at his hotel a spoilt little girl wants Teddy all to herself. Her protective dad only wants the best for his little princess. A tussle ensues, resulting in a chase across town on to the pier. No one comes between Mr Bean, Teddy and their relaxing holiday!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 30 - A Fistful Of Penfolds

The danger agents are at Squawk's super secret wild-west testing facility, home to a society of Penbots, robots who have a rather familiar face.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pranksy

The after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Newspaper

Mr Bean is left in peace when Mrs Wicket goes off on her holidays. This means Mr Bean has free access to her daily newspaper. Every time he goes down to collect it from the letterbox it has disappeared. Someone is taking it, but who? Mr Bean is determined to nab the mysterious newspaper stealer and uses a range of ingenious homemade traps in his quest to catch the sneaky thief.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
We Have Been Watching. Image shows from L to R: Jo Joyner, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Crook Productions

We Have Been Watching

Episode 3

In this episode classic clips from Blackadder, Outnumbered, Only Fools And Horses and Extras are watched and discussed by guests including Maxine Peake and Diane Morgan; Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn; Nigel Planer and Adil Ray; and James Acaster and Nish Kumar.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

Glitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 7 - Micks Up

It's Wild West Wednesday at the Leisure Centre, there's a bucking bronco and Naomi is making her spicy chilli for the occasion. Sharon is interviewing for a lifeguard job at the leisure centre. There's only one candidate and he is also a familiar face, which only leads to confusion.

CITV 8:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 22 - Cat Chaos

Mrs. Wicket becomes inconsolable when Scrapper goes missing. Mr. Bean investigates.

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 2, Episode 1

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 20 - Bitz And Bob's Toy Shop

Bitz and Bob's junk stall sells out of everything, including Bob's robo-helmet!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 sixth and seventh series of the David Jason sitcom.

CITV 8:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 23 - Stick It

Mr. Bean has finished his model car collection, what next? What about football stickers?

CITV 8:55am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 4 - Born Free

George takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Drop Me Here, Darling

Episode 13 - In Praise Of Older Men

Clare is troubled by turning thirty. Caroline suggests she dates an older man.

CITV 9:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 5 - Culture

George takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 4 - Stripy Mcbuttface Rides Again

Male zebra Stripy McButtface has a problem with his feet - his overgrown hooves mean he can't run to herd his females.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 2, Episode 2

When Lucy joins a school reunion website and is contacted by an old classmate, youthful indiscretions return to haunt Daniel's best friend Andy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 19 - The Every Place Chase Race

Animated preschool seriBitz, Bob and Purl are in a race across the whole wide world to win the trophiest trophy ever, and they are joined by a new team member, Roly, a roller-skating baby dinosaur. es introducing children to science and engineering.

Talking Pictures TV 10am (repeat)
Trouble Brewing. Image shows from L to R: George Gullip (George Formby), Bill Pike (Gus McNaughton). Copyright: Associated Talking Pictures / STUDIOCANAL

Trouble Brewing

An eager newspaper worker goes undercover to expose a gang of counterfeiters.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

Glitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming Lesson

Sweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?

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 4, Episode 17 - Justin's Lost Voice

Justin is in a singing mood and has been singing so loudly all day that he has lost his voice. Ever the caring friend, Robert tries various funny ways to help.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And George

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

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 2, Episode 2

Joining Sue Perkins this week are zoologist, writer and presenter Lucy Cooke, the fungi curator at Kew Gardens Lee Davies, and actress & comedian Sally Phillips.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 1, Episode 3 - Virgil

Virgil gives tips on bee-keeping and creates Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Lolly Adefope, Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Special - Monstrous Musicians

Horrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Taj Mahal, India

The grimbots attach a bit of the Taj Mahal to Grim HQ. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

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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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 21 - Gripping Yarn

Bob, or Big Bad Robo Wolf, showing just how bad he is, locks Ra-Purl-Zel in the castle tower.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

CITV 1:50pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 15 - Were-Gran

Gran needs new teeth. Probably not wise to nab a set found on the side of the road though, under a full moon.

CITV 2:05pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 16 - Get Lost

George wins tickets to the local stately home. It's not long before Dave and the rest of the Spuds find themselves lost in its maze.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:20pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

A repeat-run of the entire fifth series.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 17 - Timmy The Robot

Finlay brings his clockwork robot to nursery, but as he and Timmy play, it gets broken.

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

So Awkward Files

Episode 3 - Rob and Ollie

Rob's already filled in the form once but Malone has rejected it, saying it needs to be answered 'better' and this time he has added clues to help. Rob enlists Ollie for advice - although they need to act quickly as Ollie is on a tight schedule.

U&Dave channel logo 3pm (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 eighth series of the lie-based panel game.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 12 - Moving Waffle

Connie and Ruby move into Maple Close with their dog, Jelly. Waffle is not allowed to go on a family camping trip but accidentally goes on a different adventure.

Talking Pictures TV 3:40pm (repeat)
Up In The World. Norman (Norman Wisdom)

Up In The World

Slapstick British comedy vehicle for Norman Wisdom about a window cleaner on a country estate who suffers the pranks of his employer's son.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:45pm (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.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

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

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 22 - Cat Chaos

Mrs. Wicket becomes inconsolable when Scrapper goes missing. Mr. Bean investigates.

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 23 - Stick It

Mr. Bean has finished his model car collection, what next? What about football stickers?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 2, Episode 12 - Wizard Tripwick's New Wand

Wizard Tripwick has a few problems with his powerful new wand in today's GiggleQuiz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 1, Episode 3 - Virgil

Virgil gives tips on bee-keeping and creates Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 11 - Big Trouble In Little Clowntown

When Professor Squawkencluck's Seriousizer ray is nabbed by Pompom, Danger Mouse teams up with his clown-shaped Bozorian equivalent, Cupcake.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:10pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 12 - Quantum Of Rudeness

Danger Mouse creates a rather rude villain.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Samson Kayo, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton, Richard David-Caine, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Savage Songs Special

Rattus attempts to put together his own festival (the delightfully named Glastonsmelly).

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Louise Ford

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Terrible Tudor Special

Featuring everything you need to know about history's most famous family. Including a never-before-seen sketch with the murderous Medicis, hilarious outtakes, and a special one-off written by a CBBC competition winner.

Talking Pictures TV 7pm (repeat)
The Battle Of The Sexes. Image shows from L to R: Robert Macpherson (Robert Morley), Mr Martin (Peter Sellers)

The Battle Of The Sexes

Peter Sellers stars as an accountant who revolts when an American tries to modernise his traditional firm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Ray (Ethan Lawrence). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

Gemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Stephen Mangan

The Confessional

Series 1, Episode 5 - Marian Kayes

This week the prolific novelist and writer Marian Keyes confesses, from her home in Dublin, details of a disservice she did that still haunts her 20 years after the event. She also tells tales of a lost glove and of Joan of Arc at a fancy dress ball.

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 seventh series of the wartime sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Noel Fielding, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 6 - Night

With Noel Fielding, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe

There's Something About Movies

Series 4, Episode 1

Alan Carr is your host for another round of movie mayhem. Jennifer Saunders, Michael Sheen and Tom Allen are joined by Sindhu Vee, Josh Widdicombe and Dexter Fletcher.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 8 - Race To The Bottom

Rewards Day is approaching and Lily is planning to choose ice-skating, so she can 'accidentally' stumble into Matt's arms on the ice. This year, however, it clashes with the dreaded Governor's Lunch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 9 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Emre Türkmen, Mikey Goldsworthy, Jerry Springer, Aly Mahmoud, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Olly Alexander, Dinah O'Dowd, Boy George

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 6

Agnes packs the house full of fantastic guests, including Boy George and his mammy Dinah O'Dowd and Jerry Springer. Dermot and Buster have fun with survival expert Ray Mears who fronts their survival masterclass and Foley's gets ready for Years & Years to play out the series in style.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
The Pursuit Of Love. Image shows from L to R: Fanny Logan (Emily Beecham), Linda Radlett (Lily James)

The Pursuit Of Love

Episode 2

Although both Linda and Fanny are now married, their lives couldn't be more different.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 5

The regular team captains are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert and panellists Andy Hamilton and Baroness Warsi.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill)

Still Game

Series 8, Episode 4 - South Africa

Jack and Victor pack their bags for a night away that they'll never forget - even if they want to.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 1, Episode 3 - Virgil

Virgil gives tips on bee-keeping and creates Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 25, Episode 6

Keith Lemon hosts as team captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore are joined by Michelle Visage, Joe Swash, Alex Brooker and Maya Jama for more games, fun and anarchy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 four episodes from the Caroline Aherne sitcom.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 1

A very tanned Cathy and Colin have returned from a luxury cruise and seem strangely keen to persuade neighbours Eric and Beth to join them on their next trip. Ian and Jaz meanwhile, have decided to buy a flat together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
There Is No Escape. Andrew (Andrew Lawrence). Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

There Is No Escape

Episode 1 - Domestic Bliss

An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out to find something to eat.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ellie Taylor, Ed Byrne, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 3

Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Ellie Taylor join regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Craig Brown

As Told To Craig Brown

Episode 4

The satirist ponders eating too much and the end of the world.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maleek (Samson Kayo), Phil (Matthew Holness), Wendy (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 2 - Air Ambulance

Maleek reveals his dream of a job in the helicopter service, after meeting arrogant air ambulance paramedic Phil. Wendy pushes Maleek to use this new connection but ends up making an unwanted connection of her own. Hot-headed newbie Kareshma is paired with cautious veteran Gary for her first shift. Jo uses self-defence training to get Lawrence's attention.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Scheme of Things

The cult comedy show asks where Britain fits in the Theatre of Being.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Jamali Maddix. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 11, Episode 9 - Mr Octopus And Pottyhands

The penultimate episode sees everyone all still in with a chance of winning Greg Davies's splendid gilded head. Lee Mack has a makeover, Jamali Maddix gets destructive with some rubble, and Mike Wozniak warns Greg's assistant Alex Horne about some potentially dangerous dairy produce. Meanwhile, Sarah Kendall is still the one to catch.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 1 - Wiley Giraffe Blower

Critically-acclaimed, multi-award nominated Taskmaster welcomes back all five series champions: Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding, Rob Beckett and Bob Mortimer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Joel & Nish Vs The World. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Joel Dommett. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joel & Nish Vs The World

Series 2, Episode 6 - New Zealand

Joel and Nish finish their crazy tour of the world in New Zealand which is renowned for its stunning views, exquisite wines but most importantly, sheep shearers who shave sheep in seconds. They will be taught how to shear sheep by some of New Zealand's best shearers in the world which surprisingly, looks set to be their most gruelling task yet! The series is certainly going out with a Baa'ng!

U&Dave channel logo 1:25am
65 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 6

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Catherine Bohart

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Routines by comedians Bobby Mair, Judi Love, Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham, Adam Rowe, Adam Hess, Lily Phillips, Sean McLoughlin and Rhys Nicholson are reconstructed as sketches.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Adam Rowe

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Routines by comedians Marlon Davis, Russell Kane, Sarah Keyworth, Adam Rowe, Maisie Adam, Luke McQueen, Kelly Convey and Seann Walsh are reconstructed as sketches.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:20am (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

A repeat-run of the entire fifth series.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:35am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Image shows left to right: Stacey Solomon, Iain Stirling, Marek Larwood. Credit: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 5

Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Matt Richardson and Jayde Adams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
My Favourite Sketch. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Potato

My Favourite Sketch

Episode 4 - Johnny Vegas

Talking joyous nonsense and comedy sketches with Sally Phillips in this episode is freewheeling comedy legend Johnny Vegas. Johnny offers up an intriguing mix of the sketches that have played alongside his life and career, with comedy gold from Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg and Matt Berry among his choices. And not forgetting Johnny's tribute re-enactment of his favourite sketch to close the show.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (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 10 - Flight Into Terror

Ted, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10am (repeat)
That's My Boy. Image shows from L to R: Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden), Robert Price (Christopher Blake), Angie Price (Jennifer Lonsdale). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

That's My Boy

Series 2, Episode 5 - Down Under

When Ida answers a phone call for Robert from the immigration department at Australia House, the two mothers must put on a united front.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 1, Episode 3 - Virgil

Virgil gives tips on bee-keeping and creates Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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