British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 31st July 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

Christmas Special - Corfu - OK? Fair Enough.

Brent Park Cricket Club return home from a triumphant cricket trip to Corfu and are preparing for a Greek 'themed' party in order to watch the home video at the pavilion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
Three Men In A Boat. J (Hubert Gregg). Copyright: BBC

Three Men In A Boat

A musical radio adaptation of Jerome K Jerome's comic novel, starring Leslie Phillips and Kenneth Horne.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 3 - Chow Wow

Dave enters Fuzzypeg into a competition to become the face of a new brand of dog food which he unexpectedly wins, but as Fuzzypeg embarks on a glamorous new lifestyle, Dave misses his pal and seeks a way to terminate his contract.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Throne

Gran buys a new loo which looks strikingly similar to the previously encountered Chaos Toilet - this lavatory has a tendency to flush its users into another dimension, and Dave and Gran quickly find themselves flushed and spat out in olden-day Grimsby. Here the Queen of Grimsby has a bone to pick with Gran...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 14 - Bullet Train, Japan

In Japan, Grandmaster Glitch is at a railway station, wondering where his grimbots have gone. Some excited bleeps further down the platform reveal that they've jumped into the driver's cabin of a bullet train and are happily pressing all the buttons!

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

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 3 - The World's Strongest Diddy

Love blossoms Diddy-style in First Dates. We discover that Vets Do the Funniest Things and who will win the title The World's Strongest Diddy?

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the Ian McShane comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (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.

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!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

A selection of episodes from the third series of the WI sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Dog's Life

Mr. Bean is charged with keeping an eye on Irma's dog Mopsy, but Mopsy is a very wilful pooch! Who is really in charge of who?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 17 - Mariana Trench, The Pacific Ocean

Lars dives deep to save a Grimbot in the Mariana Trench, the deepest trench in our oceans.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 5

Debates galore from the state of politics to the existence of supernatural forces. Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Scott Capurro, Arthur Smith and Paul Daniels.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Beat Goes On

Rubi's dance-machine invention gets accidentally muddled up with Crusty the Robot Pie's coding. Dennis and Gnasher have to dance on it all day in perfect sync, or Crusty's entire persona will be wiped forever!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 33 - Hands Off

A patch of wet cement, a boy and a dog itching to put their prints into it and a policeman determined not to let that happen. Can Dennis and Gnasher muddle Sergeant Slipper long enough before the cement sets?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 36 - Scaredy Bean

A trip to the cinema makes Mr Bean's imagination play tricks on him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Comeback Kid

Rosie and her team are asked to relaunch the career of an ageing children's TV presenter. Can they prove that old fashioned entertainment can win out over computer games?

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!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 2 - Golden Voice

A pop star is coming to open the new reception - but Danny and Mick leave her speechless!

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 11 - Into The Lion's Den

The arrival of two new lion cubs at the zoo has whipped all the residents into a frenzy of cuteness.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

Gran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

Betty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:45am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark Dawn

Pink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Admirable Penfold

The greatest secret agent and his clumsy sidekick continue their fight against Baron Greenback.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 22 - The Runaway Bath

A mucky Sweep is told to take a bath and clean himself up - but he gets his paw stuck in the tap. When Sooty comes to the rescue in his campervan the situation heads for disaster.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:40am (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 3, Episode 15 - Oogie Boogie Plant

Justin, Robert and Little Monster try to look after a giant and a rather naughty plant for Mr Bloom.

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.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 19, Episode 7

Des Clarke breaks the news with Neil Delamere, Ayesha Hazarika, Jo Caulfield & Connor Burns.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Andy Hamilton. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Andy Hamilton Sort Of Remembers

Series 1, Episode 1 - Childhood

Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds, the ice-cream van and the roar of Stamford Bridge, and he recalls being an overcautious yet inattentive parent.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 4 - Atrocious Artists

Discover the most stolen painting in history and how Picasso and Dali found innovative ways of paying for things without using money.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Party's Over. Image shows from L to R: Drew (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Christine Tobin (Ingrid Oliver), Jones (Justin Edwards), Henry Tobin (Miles Jupp), Natalie (Emma Sidi). Copyright: BBC

Party's Over

Series 1, Episode 1 - Road Trip

Henry is reluctantly en route to a wedding while battling to stem some potentially damaging leaks from his former closest aide.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.1: With the business doing well, Nigel is keen to get proper premises and take on more staff, while Michael becomes obsessed with the circus.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 2

There is plenty of "goo and poo" today, as some medieval knights discover the most disgusting way to attack a castle.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 18 - Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway

When Ubercorn gets trapped inside an icy mountain, Glitch has to save his old teammate.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 20 - Go Jet Academy: Sea Arch Escape

The Go Jetters race to save Tala and Xuli, who are trapped beneath a collapsing sea arch.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: BBC

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Episode 1 - Murder

In this first episode Sara's taking on a subject that fascinates and intrigues as much as it repels us: Murder.

Talking Pictures TV 2:15pm (repeat)
The Captain's Table. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Judd (Peggy Cummins), Captain Albert Ebbs (John Gregson). Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

The Captain's Table

Captain Ebbs has finally been given command of a luxury liner. Unfortunately for him, he has a First Officer more concerned with women.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. Ken Cheng. Copyright: BBC

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 2, Episode 1 - Racism

Dave's Joke of the Fringe Winner, Cambridge mathematics dropout and professional poker player Ken Cheng returns with a brand-new series. In this first episode he explores the subject of racism.

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 3 - Timmy Gets Spooked

It is Halloween, and Timmy and Finlay cannot resist playing tricks on their friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
Charlotte And Lillian. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Helen Monks), Lillian (Miriam Margolyes). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Charlotte And Lillian

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Game

Charlotte has met a new man, prompting Lillian to offer up her best dating advice. Things may have changed since Lillian's day, but some of her suggestions contain hard-won, ageless wisdom. The trouble is, Charlotte can't tell which ones, and Lillian may not have her best interests at heart.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 11 - Our Brilliant Careers

Selecting the right work experience sends Lily, Martha and Ollie into a spin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself. Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC

Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself

Episode 1

Impression-based sketch show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of star impressionist Lewis Macleod.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 12 - Virtue And Virtuality

Lily gets addicted to a virtual reality game and Ollie is forced to express his feelings.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The Teacher

Miss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 2, Episode 1 - Courage

Mark Watson turns his wit to the subject of virtue, with stand-up comedy on courage. Assistants Tim Key and Tom Basden provide poems, songs and feats of cowardice.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the remake of the cartoon series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Three Men In A Boat. J (Hubert Gregg). Copyright: BBC

Three Men In A Boat

A musical radio adaptation of Jerome K Jerome's comic novel, starring Leslie Phillips and Kenneth Horne.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Awesome Ancient Civilisations

Horrible Histories presents a guide to ancient civilisations.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 36 - Scaredy Bean

A trip to the cinema makes Mr Bean's imagination play tricks on him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 1

Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

U&W channel logo 6pm (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 and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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 11th and 12th series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'Phones

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:55pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 33 - Tomorrow Never Comes

Dreams come true as The Princess returns and erases weekdays forever! It's up to Danger Mouse to ruin everyone's lives and restore weekdays before it's too late.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 4, Episode 10 - Made In Wales

This time Tudur's looking at the things we make in Wales. It's a story of corned beef pasties, Welsh sports cars and one-man saunas.

U&W channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 6 - Things Aren't Simple Any More

After Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him and vows to take revenge on the hit-and-run driver responsible.

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 and seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:55pm (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

Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday Arkwright

What does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican Live. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Chopsy Productions

Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican Live

TV broadcast of Sarah Millican's hit 2012 live stand-up DVD, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:35pm (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

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel

Arkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.

BBC Two 9:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 2 - Peril

With Aisling Bea, Lee Mack and Jason Manford.

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

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 3

Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Sophie Duker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 3, Episode 1

Suzi Ruffell, Tom Allen, Sophie Duker and Desiree Burch are faced with a number of bizarre hypothetical scenarios and scored on how well they would deal with them. As ever, it's all improvised on the night so expect chaotic act-outs, quick costume changes and lots of laughs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Rigor Mortis

Rigor Mortis

Series 2, Episode 5

Radio sitcom in whic Peter Davison stars as a pathologist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 3 - Bob Mortimer interviews Vic Reeves

Bob Mortimer, one half of comedy double act Vic & Bob, talks to the other half, Vic Reeves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (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 three episodes of the Brendan O'Carroll sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 1 - Naming Names

With Phill Jupitus, Romesh Ranganathan and Cariad Lloyd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: BBC

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Episode 2 - Jealousy

Sara looks at an emotion that we do not often like to admit to.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Highlights Special - Almost Everything

The very best bits from the last three series of the BAFTA-nominated show. See the boys become drag queens; dance with dancehall legends in Kingston, Jamaica; go on a very special safari in South Africa; perform with Birmingham royal ballet; and get a rather invasive treatment in Hollywood.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 2, Episode 6 - Karl Marx

Mark presents the life of Karl Marx, and shows that the one thing that everyone now knows about him was that he was wrong.

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

Russell Howard & Mum

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the travelogue.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Al Murray, Tim Vine. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (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 7 - Rock A Hula Ted

Ted is invited to be the judge at the Lovely Girls Festival 1996. Whilst home alone, Dougal welcomes the fiercely feminist, anti-religious pop star Niamh Connolly into the house...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

A selection of episodes from the second series.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Joey Essex. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 5, Episode 8

Joey Essex, Dianne Buswell, David Potts and Sophie Duker are this week's guests.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (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 8 - Cigarettes And Alcohol And Rollerblading

It's Lent, and following a gloating phonecall from Dick, Ted decides that he, Jack and Dougal should give up their smoking, drinking, and rollerblading respectively. However, it proves to be far more difficult than expected, and the trio call in some outside help...

U&Dave channel logo 1am
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 57, Episode 6

Jo Brand guest presents the latest episode of the 57th series of Have I Got News For You. Brand is joined by MP Heidi Allen and fellow comedian Phil Wang as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Comedy Central 1:20am (repeat)
Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions / Andy Hollingworth

Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live

TV edit of Romesh Ranganathan's stand-up DVD.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Bells Are Ringing

Sid and Jean are shocked when Mike announces his intention to marry an old school friend of Sally's. But they're absolutely flabbergasted when Sally informs them that it'll be a double wedding - as she's going to marry her old friend's father!

U&Dave channel logo 2am
55 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 1 - Naming Names

With Phill Jupitus, Romesh Ranganathan and Cariad Lloyd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: BBC

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Episode 1 - Murder

In this first episode Sara's taking on a subject that fascinates and intrigues as much as it repels us: Murder.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20am (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: M Huncho, Fern Brady, Jordan Stephens. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 3, Episode 5

Maya Jama, Big Narstie and Babatunde Aleshe go up against Lady Leshurr, Fern Brady, M Huncho and Nafe Smallz.

Talking Pictures TV 2:25am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Helter Skelter

Susan Graham has everything, including a bad case of hiccups. One specialist recommends a good fright as a remedy, and so Susan finds herself in a haunted house.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:25am (repeat)
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Joel Dommett

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 2, Episode 2

Mo's guests in this edition include comedian Joel Dommett, actor Martin Freeman, YouTuber and rapper KSI and singer-songwriter Raye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 6 - Sofa

Gary has to get rid of his beloved but sadly stain-covered sofa. Tony makes a rather unwise purchase from a man in the pub.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. Ken Cheng. Copyright: BBC

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 2, Episode 1 - Racism

Dave's Joke of the Fringe Winner, Cambridge mathematics dropout and professional poker player Ken Cheng returns with a brand-new series. In this first episode he explores the subject of racism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Charlotte And Lillian. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Helen Monks), Lillian (Miriam Margolyes). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Charlotte And Lillian

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Game

Charlotte has met a new man, prompting Lillian to offer up her best dating advice. Things may have changed since Lillian's day, but some of her suggestions contain hard-won, ageless wisdom. The trouble is, Charlotte can't tell which ones, and Lillian may not have her best interests at heart.

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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 58, Episode 5

Guest host Adil Ray is joined by panellists comedian Ivo Graham and journalist Helen Lewis, plus Ian and Paul.

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Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself. Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC

Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself

Episode 1

Impression-based sketch show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of star impressionist Lewis Macleod.

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The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 3 - Frankie Howerd

This episode combines Frankie Howerd's chat show appearances with archive material to tell his story in his own words.

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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 2, Episode 7 - Rock A Hula Ted

Ted is invited to be the judge at the Lovely Girls Festival 1996. Whilst home alone, Dougal welcomes the fiercely feminist, anti-religious pop star Niamh Connolly into the house...

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Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 2, Episode 1 - Courage

Mark Watson turns his wit to the subject of virtue, with stand-up comedy on courage. Assistants Tim Key and Tom Basden provide poems, songs and feats of cowardice.

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Three Men In A Boat. J (Hubert Gregg). Copyright: BBC

Three Men In A Boat

A musical radio adaptation of Jerome K Jerome's comic novel, starring Leslie Phillips and Kenneth Horne.

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