British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 11th September 2021

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On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

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On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Prize

When Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 26 - Nomads, Mongolia

Grandmaster Glitch is out on a camping expedition in Mongolia. There's not much around except a group of Mongolian nomads - people who travel around the country with their animals, camping in amazing tents called gers.

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

Minder

Series 1, Episode 8 - Come In T-64, Your Time Is Ticking Away

There's serious trouble for a mini-cab firm in which Arthur has a stake. Drivers are being beaten up and their cars sabotaged. As more and more of them are frightened off, Arthur ropes Terry in as a driver to find out who is behind the bother.

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Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 6 - Games Bunker

The hosts take on the role of airline pilots in I'm Not Really A..., Aunty meets her match in The Kiss Chase, and actor Sally Lindsay is the star guest on Diddy Chat.

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

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of the Ian McShane comedy drama.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Cute Shall Inherit The Earth

A CATastrophe hits earth and only DM can stop things from getting too hairy when cute kittens begin replacing humans.

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 26 - Trophy Bean

Mr. Bean is forced to baby-sit Mrs. Wicket's nephew on an Outward Bound day course.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

It's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 5 - Shazia's Gym Visit

Mr Khan's attempts to get a famous Pakistani cricketer to operate the mosque's annual Eid tombola come into conflict with Mrs Khan, Shazia and Amjad's local gym membership trial, with unexpected consequences.

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 1 - In The Wild

Mr Bean goes deep into the countryside in search of the perfect wildlife photograph.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USA

Kyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 1 - Brothers In Arms

Brothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 5

Lynne Truss and Michele Brown join regulars Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to play the scandalous quiz. Gyles Brandreth presides over subjects for discussion ranging from Robert Maxwell, Piltdown Man and the Moonies.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of Croc

When Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 45 - Finding Scruffbutt

It's Pieface's turn to look after class hamster, Space Captain Harrison McScruff-Butt. His own self doubt and Walter's resolve to sabotage him lead to a rescue mission to free Scruff-Butt from Walter's mansion.

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

Snap

Series 3, Episode 3

Doug and Molly's attempts to rebuild their relationship again after divorce are being hampered by Doug's mother, Annie. Now she seems to be losing her memory.

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Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 20 - Show Bitzness

Everyone is practising their acts for the big talent show, and Purl has even made a beautiful sparkly curtain for the front of the stage.

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 8 - Birthday Surprise

Danny is convinced it's Joy's birthday, he sets about organising a surprise party that'll surprise everybody - especially Joy!

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

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Name Game

Everyone in the zoo has a name except the newest arrival, a baby male giraffe. He'd like to chose his own name - but no one will listen.

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Carry On Jack. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Juliet Mills), Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker (Bernard Cribbins)

Carry On Jack

Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.

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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 2 - Deals And Misdemeanours

Deals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.

5Star 9am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Episode 2

This week there's comedy from Russell Howard and music from One Republic.

BritBox 9am
23 min
Spitting Image

Spitting Image

Series 22 (BritBox Series 2), Episode 1

A new Parliamentary term has started and Rishi Sunak introduces 'kindness'. Coronavirus recounts its rise to stardom, Ronaldo returns to Manchester United, and Meghan and Harry meet with the Santa Barbara residents' committee. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Joe Wicks struggle to cope with life post-lockdown.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 10 - All You Can Eat

Having forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!

CITV 9:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat Pack

Mr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!

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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 11 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of episodes from the 15th series of the sports-based panel game.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, Chile

When the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.

5Star 10:20am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Episode 3

This week there is comedy from Sarah Millican, Tom Odell performs, and a member of the public is in for a shock when he keeps bumping into his hero!

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports Day

It's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 1 - Moth Gran

Gran sits in front of the television for so long that she turns into a cocoon, and with a little help from Dave - who wants his favourite seat back - she hatches into a moth. When Moth-Gran sets her sights on the moon, it's up to the Spuds to find a way to entice her back.

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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 4, Episode 7 - Giggle Gasket

When Robert tells Justin that his Giggle Gasket is broken and that he can't laugh, Justin does everything he can to help his best friend get his laughter back.

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 4, Episode 3 - Saladin

How does one man protect an empire against multiple crusades? Take a chivalry lesson from legendary leader Saladin. Greg Jenner is with Maria Shehata and Professor Jonathan Phillips.

CITV 10:40am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Beast Of Grimsby

Dave and his friend Zombie Katie are working on a school project together about endangered animals, so George takes them on an expedition to the local park to see what they can find. There they discover the much-fabled Beast of Grimsby - and Dave must decide between a gold star at school and the future of the beast.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Special

Presenter and writer Richard Osman, Lancashire and North West Thunder captain and former England cricketer Alex Hartley, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Eddie Kadi join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

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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 Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 9, Episode 2

This week Mark is joined by a queen of Scottish comedy, Karen Dunbar, who establishes herself as a queen of Abba too. Also on the show, news man Martin Geissler shares his story about meeting the most famous man in the world, and Pippa Evans learns the hard way that whisky is a sipping drink.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (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.

Talking Pictures TV 12pm (repeat)
The Punch And Judy Man. Image shows from L to R: Charles Arthur Ford the Sandman (John Le Mesurier), Wally Pinner (Tony Hancock). Copyright: MacConkey Productions

The Punch And Judy Man

Comedy starring Tony Hancock as a seaside entertainer in one of Britain's lesser coastal towns.

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

Give Or Take

Episode 1

Bank clerk Sam Baker is determined to win the football pools. But he upsets his wife Annabel. Can he win her round?

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

The News Quiz

Series 106, Episode 2

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Mark Steel, Olga Koch, Athena Kugblenu and Scott Bennett, as they look at the National Insurance tax hike, the new Texan abortion laws, the Taliban's all male cabinet, Gavin Williamson and Jeff Bezos's investment in a life-extension company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 1

A repeat of this 1987 radio.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series starring the Beano character.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, Greece

The Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 35 - St Basil's Cathedral, Russia

The Go Jetters visit St Basil's Cathedral, but birthday boy Grandmaster Glitch has glitched it. Not cool!

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Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 21 - Rock And Roll

Bitz and Bob are helping famous artist La Purl move a very large rock across the beach, as she needs it for a mysterious work of art.

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 21 - Count On Timmy

Timmy and Finlay both have their hearts set on a toy plane, so they try to raise enough buttons to buy it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
My Obsession. Image shows from L to R: Fan (Suki Webster), Danny Heywood (Paul Merton)

My Obsession

Episode 1

A lonely comedian pays a surprise visit to his number one fan. Does he want a date?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated remake.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Daniel Barker

The Damien Slash Mixtape

Series 1, Episode 1

Multi-character YouTube star Damien Slash makes the move from online to Radio 4, in this new fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show.

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 14 - Tidy Timmy

Timmy's attempts at tidying his toys are rather slapdash, so Harriet shows him how it should be done.

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

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 1 - Wagner

Can Ralph persuade self-confessed 'enemy of culture' Paul that Wagner is worth a listen, and not just music for Nazis? Guest starring Harry Enfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Plan

Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives. Josh has the birth ball and all meditation music but typically, at the crucial moment, disaster strikes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rufus (Charlie Nicholson), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst), Jas Salford (Emily Burnett), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 11 - Shaved by the Bell

Sid has a hair crisis, Jas learns to ride a boiled egg and Mr Malone betrays ThunderBun.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 6, The History of the Future: Comedy, with Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins, Dan Tetsell and Lucy Montgomery.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rufus (Charlie Nicholson), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst), Jas Salford (Emily Burnett), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 9 - Electronic Dance Martha

Martha and Kat use maths to create a dance track and become overnight pop stars, but they argue over their second tune. Lily gets competitive. Sid gets writer's block.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 11 - Exams

It's exam time. Will the pupils be able to remember everything they've learnt this year? And what exactly have they learnt?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Ryan Sampson, Tom Palmer, Richard David-Caine

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 7 - Preposterous US Presidents

Horrible Histories takes a look at America and its various presidents, from George Washington to the present day, including President Jackson's rude parrot, the establishment of the Secret Service, German cowboys, and spy Mary Elizabeth Bowser.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A selection of three episodes of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (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.

CITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 10 - All You Can Eat

Having forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!

CITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat Pack

Mr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!

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 sixth series of the lie-based panel game.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 44 - Sir Danger De Mouse

The Queen of Weevils returns and convinces DM he's a medieval knight in order to escape from a secure prison - can Penfold break the spell and prevent London becoming a medieval city?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula Show

Danger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 22 - Lockdown Podcast, Episode 3 - Space Archaeology

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Sara Pascoe, Prof Alice Roberts and Dr Sarah Parcak as they find out how space satellites and genetics are helping us uncover our past.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based 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 eighth and ninth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 1

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

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Bobby Muir (Darren Connell). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 4, Episode 1

Bobby fidgets with something explosive despite Officer Karen's pleas he keeps his paws off.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm
45 min
Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line-Up. Paul O'Grady

Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line-Up

Episode 1

Comedy chat and game show in which Paul O'Grady puts questions, scenarios and dilemmas to celebrity guests, who must arrange themselves from best to worst correctly to match the order the British public have put them in. In the first edition he is joined by Jack Dee, Joanna Page, Rob Rinder and Mica Paris.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Super Mammy

Agnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Dermot O'Leary, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 10 - Making A Meal Of It

With Phill Jupitus, Cariad Lloyd and Dermot O'Leary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 1, Episode 5 - Singapore

In Singapore Ross discovers an amazing fact about the Japanese invasion of WW2, spots a monkey and realises that his hairstyle is not suited to high humidity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Fat Hog

Cold and weary, the Questers are delighted to discover the Fat Hog, an inn famous for its delicious cuisine. But as is ever the case, all may not be quite as it seems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Shirley Erskine, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Judy Murray, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Pamela Anderson

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 1

Entertainment show hosted by Mrs Brown. Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests, including Pamela Anderson, Judy Murray and Louis Walsh. With audience shenanigans and music from James Blunt.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Nish Kumar. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 4

Joining Romesh, Jamie and Freddie this week are comedians Nish Kumar, Jo Brand and Catherine Bohart. Together, the crew try out some aerial yoga, take on the wall in a speed climbing challenge, and endure a Storm Warning in the final challenge.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
The More You Ignore Me. Image shows from L to R: Gina (Sheridan Smith), Alice (Ella Hunt)

The More You Ignore Me

A film by Jo Brand about a woman who develops an obsession with the local weatherman.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 1, Episode 4

Jim introduces Josie as his carer and goes on to explain the format. Jim quickly picks up on a couple of slips made by Josie and winds her up during the first sketch. They demonstrate true democracy through a vote, but "you don't get what you want!"

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch trio Daphne present peculiar characters, wacky scenarios, dodgy remarks and curious observations.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
David Jason: My Life On Screen. David Jason. Copyright: Shiver Productions

David Jason: My Life On Screen

Episode 1

This first episode charts Sir David's journey from working class lad in North Finchley to TV star. It follows his transition from theatre actor to early TV roles, and how his partnership with Ronnie Barker helped establish him as a major comic talent by the mid-70s.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Iain Stirling, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 1

Russell Howard is joined by Iain Stirling, Katie Piper and Aaron Simmonds to put the world to rights in the fifth series of his hit comedy news show.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 2, Episode 6

Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Suzi Ruffell and Judi Love. Featuring US reality show Best Funeral Ever, Suzi's TV obsession, and a televisual trip to Egypt.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Dara O Briain, Mo Gilligan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan

This week's episode is hosted by the quick witted host of BBC's Mock The Week Dara O Briain, as he introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and viral internet sensation Mo Gilligan to the stage.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:25am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Adam Rowe

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Featuring Alex Edelman, Dane Baptiste, Emily Lloyd-Saini and many more.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts the panel game with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson taking on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams. David Baddiel joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Alfie Brown

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Russell Kane, Fern Brady, Suzi Ruffell and many more feature in this episode.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 4 - Julie Walters

A profile of Julie Walters. Throughout her career, Julie has switched effortlessly from comedy to hard-hitting drama.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 2, Episode 4

Josh Widdicombe, Clare Balding and Kiell Smith-Bynoe share their most mortifying teenage tales with Rhod Gilbert.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Frank Skinner, Heston Blumenthal, Kirsty Wark. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty Wark

Chef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.

Comedy Central 1:20am (repeat)
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Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

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Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Marlon Davis, Darren Harriott, Lady Leshurr, Yung Filly

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 1, Episode 3

Jordan Stephens hosts the anarchic hip hop comedy panel show. Maya Jama, London Hughes, Poet and Mo Gilligan go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Marlon Davis and Yung Filly. They go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and hip hop karaoke challenges.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 11 - Menagerie

With Bill Bailey, Sue Perkins and Romesh Ranganathan.

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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 1, Episode 3 - The Passion Of Saint Tibulus

The fearsome Bishop Brennan drops by the parochial house in order to task Ted and Dougal with picketing a new film, The Passion Of Saint Tibulus.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Darren Harriott, Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

A selection of episodes from the second series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
My Obsession. Image shows from L to R: Fan (Suki Webster), Danny Heywood (Paul Merton)

My Obsession

Episode 1

A lonely comedian pays a surprise visit to his number one fan. Does he want a date?

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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 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

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CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Marek Larwood, Iain Stirling, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 3, Episode 3

A group of friends take on celebrities Jack Fincham, Natasia Demetriou, Yasmin Evans and Richard Arnold.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Daniel Barker

The Damien Slash Mixtape

Series 1, Episode 1

Multi-character YouTube star Damien Slash makes the move from online to Radio 4, in this new fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show.

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Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Adrian Chiles, Josh Widdicombe, Suzannah Lipscomb, Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Anita Rani, Sara Pascoe

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 7 - Jane

Josh is joined by Adrian Chiles and historian Suzannah Lipscomb, and Richard is joined by Sara Pascoe and Anita Rani.

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

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 1 - Wagner

Can Ralph persuade self-confessed 'enemy of culture' Paul that Wagner is worth a listen, and not just music for Nazis? Guest starring Harry Enfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
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Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Plan

Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives. Josh has the birth ball and all meditation music but typically, at the crucial moment, disaster strikes.

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Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Kate Williams, Sue Perkins, Tom Davis, Robert Peston, Aisling Bea, Richard Osman

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 8 - Jack

In the final episode of the series, Josh is joined by Tom Davis and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by Robert Peston and Aisling Bea.

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Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 3 - Killer Jokes

In this episode Richard looks at one of the steamiest comedies to date, The Titfield Thunderbolt, a proper comedy about trains, and explores the story behind one of Ealing's most famous films, The Ladykillers, and why it continues to inspire again and again.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 6, The History of the Future: Comedy, with Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins, Dan Tetsell and Lucy Montgomery.

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