British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 23rd April 2022

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

A selection of episodes from the third series.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

The Go Jetters race to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but has it really been glitched?

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bitzer's New Hat

The Farmer gives Bitzer a horrible new hat. Bitzer is very upset as he treasured his old hat. The flock rallies round to try to cheer him up with a selection of dashing alternative head gear.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 14 - Roll Of The Mice

The last thing DM would normally want to do is play a boring board game, but when one arrives in the post, it releases knockout gas and he's surprised to wake up in the town of Greenback.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 44 - Ice Cream

Bean wants an ice cream from the ice cream van, but ends up serving himself - along with every kid in town!

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

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Ian McShane comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold Flinger

Quark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 45 - Birthday Party

Mr Bean is feeling down. Everyone has forgotten his birthday - and to make it worse - Mrs Wicket is having a noisy party downstairs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 2 - Naani's Day Out

Mr Khan is off to meet the mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. He's also keen to get Naani back to Pakistan as soon as possible.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
Carry On Henry. Henry VIII (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Henry

Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South America

What goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 33, Episode 5

Jeremy Hardy joins the regulars from this episode recorded at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 32 - Gnashernal Treasure

The class dig up a mysterious time capsule which sets them off on a race to find hidden treasure before Walter or a greed-crazed Paul the Potato can find it first.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 3 - Amjad's Health Check

Mr Khan's desperate to meet the local MP, visiting the mosque on a health crusade, and so takes Amjad along to be medically tested...

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

Spangles 'n' Tights

Episode 5, The Movie: An American film company needs old uniforms from Dublin's theatrical costumiers.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 5 - Monster Mountain

Bob wants to plant a sign on the top of Mount Robo-Bob, so they set off in grippy shoes to climb it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

Comedy Central Extra 9am (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 and third series of the panel show hosted by Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (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 17 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
Carry On Dick. Richard 'Big Dick' Turpin / Reverend Flasher (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Dick

Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Souvenir Stall

The gang are opening a souvenir pottery stall at the park - but all the pottery gets smashed. Sooty tries to make some more with fresh clay but things don't quite go to plan.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11am (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 four episodes of the sports-based panel game.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 36

Former Wolverhampton and West Ham footballer Matt Jarvis, comedian Neil Delamere, broadcaster Charlie Webster and radio presenter Martin Kelner join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, Finland

Ubercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20am (repeat)
Carry On Loving. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Loving

Chaos ensues when the Carry On gang run a marriage bureau. The proprietors, Sid Bliss and Sophie Plummer, seem to only match the most unlikely couples.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South America

Glitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 108, Episode 1

Andy Zaltzman returns for a new series, with guests Hugo Rifkind, Daliso Chaponda, Eleanor Tiernan and Felicity Ward.

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

Fab TV

Episode 1, The Preventers: Comedy series paying homage to TV's cult action adventure shows of the 1960s and 70s. The Preventers are an elite, stylish, polo-neck-wearing threesome of international troubleshooters.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope Peril

Princess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 13 - Plipp And Zopp

Bitz and Bob are on the lookout for spaceships in the Big Hot Sandy Desert when a rocket crash-lands near them.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Again Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr James Nookey (Jim Dale), Maud 'Goldie Locks' Boggins (Barbara Windsor)

Carry On Again Doctor

A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood Still

Only Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 20 - The Dead Sea, Middle East

The Go Jetters are relaxing by the Dead Sea when Grandmaster Glitch causes a custard catastrophe - to the Vroomster!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!

Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 5

A light switch, fortune cookie, traffic lights and a bottle are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Forbidden City, China

Some runaway Chinese drums roll towards the Forbidden City. Can the Go Jetters stop them?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Frances (Miles Jupp), William Shakespeare (Tom Stourton), Jessica Ransom. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

2016 Specials - Sensational Shakespeare

A special episode delving in to the life and times of the world's most famous writer: William Shakespeare.

CITV 1:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
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.

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas: My Life In Serious Organised Crime. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas: My Life In Serious Organised Crime

The comedian and political activist Mark Thomas tells the story of how he battled against the Serious Organised Crime Act - by complying with it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 3 - Tantrum by Nova

Tantrum by Nova, the brand new fragrance on sale now! The trouble is, it hasn't been made yet. Infuriated manager McLaren quits her job, and Sid struggles to fill her well-polished shoes.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 11 - Gail Force's Thinking Cap

Wizard Tripwick attempts to conjure up a thinking cap to help Gail win the quiz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 3, Episode 2 - Party

Having been spurned from the BBC's official office party, Alex and Ben are out to prove they can throw a party too.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Still So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

Still So Awkward

Episode 4 - Writing And Performing

Lily struggles to write a play, Seb can't escape Eddie the terrible poet and Frankie enrols Samson to help with a rather unusual art project.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:50pm (repeat)
Carry On Cleo. Cleopatra (Amanda Barrie). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cleo

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 2, Episode 2

Jim introduces the format and the audience read the credits as usual. Josie provides a highlight of the show when she creates two characters (one of which was a mermaid!) and has a full length conversation between them.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 12 - Wreath

Charlie causes chaos for two different sets of mourners when he attempts to replace a funeral wreath. Meanwhile, Hannah tries to prove that she has a kind and generous spirit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Price Of Happiness. Kate Fox

The Price Of Happiness

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Perfect Body

Every day we are confronted with images of the perfect body, but do these unrealistic ideals actually reflect the diverse society we live in?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins). Copyright: NBC

Dodger

Episode 2 - Waxworks

Gang member Tom returns to Fagin's lair to find his bed taken by new boy Dodger.

U&W channel logo 4pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger K

When an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (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 4:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 12 - Big Penfold

The world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.

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 seventh and eighth series of the lie-based panel game.

CITV 6:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Mrs Boggle (Marcia Warren)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Love From Hell - Part 1

When James vanishes after a blazing row with Agatha leaving behind only a trail of blood and a dead body, everyone is left fearing the worst.

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 series of the sitcom by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Love From Hell - Part 2

Agatha attends the reading of the victim's will and then her suspect list gets shorter when a charity auction becomes deadly.

GB News logo 8pm
60 min
The Ministry Of Offence. Image shows from L to R: Diane Spencer, Steve N Allen, Leo Kearse

Ministry Of Offence

Episode 2

Hosted by Steve N Allen, with team captains Leo Kearse and Diane Spencer, this week's guests are Andrew Doyle and Mark Dolan.

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

Not Going Out

Series 10, Christmas Special - Driving Home For Christmas

Lee and Lucy pop out on a last-minute Christmas Eve mission for the kids.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

A selection of episodes from the fourth series, with Steve and Rob travelling in Greece.

ITVBe 9pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

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

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

New Year Special - Resolutions

When parlour games are suspended in favour of a no-holds-barred round of New Year's Resolutions, the fireworks might be in the house...

Talking Pictures TV 9:05pm (repeat)
The Bargee. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie (Ronnie Barker), Hemel Pike (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation

The Bargee

Meet Hemel Pike, the Casanova of the canals. Born on the waterways, he sees no downside to the aquatic life - but events could catch up with him.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 2, Episode 3

Sink your teeth into more of the very best sketches compiled from the original Chewin' The Fat series and Hogmanay specials.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fatherhood

Has there ever been a happier father than Billy Connolly? Prepare for a treat as Billy chats in his Florida home, divulging why pierced nipples are a must have accessory for any parent.

Radio 4 9:45pm (repeat)
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 3

This week - a bit like Uncle Vernon in Harry Potter, Boris's letterbox is besieged by owls bearing police FPNs, we Escape To The War Torn Country, and ask 'What Is A Woman?'

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Hole In The Sky

Margaret's in for a number of shocks as Victor helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet and a pair of eccentric builders arrive to embark on a loft conversion.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 3

Freddie and Jamie head north to Morecambe Bay, where they spend time with one of the planet's most iconic sportspeople, Tyson Fury.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 4

Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Nish Kumar and Romesh Ranganathan are the guests this week.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 2, Episode 5

Guest starring Doc Brown, who raps with the band and talks to whales.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Tom Grennan

Celebrity Juice

Series 26, Episode 5

Jordan North, Vick Hope, Frankie Bridge and Tom Grennan join captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for more games, fun and anarchy on the comedy panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Agendum. Alexandra Palisades (Carrie Quinlan). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Agendum

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shock

A deadly pandemic, an inappropriate economic yardstick and a very special anniversary are thrown about by some talking heads who probably came in a taxi, corralled by presenterer Alexandra Palisades. This week we follow the 105th birthday of the man who put ketchup into tomato-shaped bottles, a cull of Muppets, and a look at the new cookbook 101 100 Onion Recipes.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (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 5, Episode 5 - The Exterminating Angel

Margaret tries to organise an unlikely love affair after Victor takes to the road, and a disaster of truly biblical proportions descends when the Meldrews are invited to Ronnie and Mildred's for the evening. In addition, a visit to the dentist goes horribly wrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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

Series 2, Episode 5

It's been a particularly stressful few weeks, and with the menopause kicking in, Barbara's had enough. Unfortunately, Jim can't see what he's done wrong, and the argument soon spreads to Dave and Denise. But after Bar storms out, Jim reveals a new side...

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Tim Key

Tim Key's Suspended Sentence

Comic documentary in which Tim Key looks at what makes a great opening line in a novel.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Harriet Kemsley

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson join Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Carry On... Up The Khyber. Image shows from L to R: Pte. James Widdle (Charles Hawtrey), Sgt. Major Macnutt (Terry Scott), Capt. Keene (Roy Castle), Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond (Sid James), Major Shorthouse (Julian Holloway). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On... Up The Khyber

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

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

The Skivers

Series 3, Episode 4

The ground-breaking sketch show written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw and Sally Phillips. With guest star Paul McKenna.

BBC Four 11:45pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

The Many Faces Of...

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Les Dawson

Les Dawson was one of Britain's all time great comedy talents. He's best known as a comedian but was also a talented musician, writer and actor. This programme traces his career, with familiar favourite TV clips and some rare gems from the archives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh, Jason Byrne

Micky Flanagan hosts the first episode of the new series of Live At The Apollo, with guests Seann Walsh and Jason Byrne.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 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 3

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Grace Dent and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Comedy Central Extra 12:05am (repeat)
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Johnny Vegas, Ria Lina, Richard Hammond, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Maisie Adam

Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction

Episode 2

This episode sees Victoria Coren Mitchell and teammate Maisie Adam go head to head with Johnny Vegas and Krishnan Guru-Murthy. As always, the teams are joined by science brainbox and comedian Ria Lina.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 3 - Speed 3

Mrs Doyle takes a fancy to new milkman Pat Mustard. After meeting Pat, Ted's sure than not all is as it seems, and sets out to discover just what he's up to. Little does he realise the danger Dougal will face.

Channel 5 logo 12:15am (repeat)
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 2, Episode 2

This week's highlights include Noel Edmonds staging an unforgettable "Gotcha" on a young Gary Lineker, and magician Ben Hanlin tricking the adorably prankable Joey Essex into thinking that he has witnessed time-travel.

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 3, Episode 4 - The Mainland

Ted and Dougal take Father Jack to the mainland to get new glasses. Leaving him at the optician, they visit a nearby cave complex and tourist attraction, where they bump into Richard Wilson...

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:45am (repeat)
Plebs. Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Accountant

When the Crown and Toga is hit by a mega tax bill, Marcus does everything in his power to find a top-notch accountant. Jason isn't helping things by giving away free drinks to his barber in exchange for haircuts. And Grumio finds a fast snail in the bar.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55am (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 5, Episode 7 - Two Lonely People

Miss Parfitt is distraught when her mother leaves to live with her sister. Feeling alone in her home, Wilfred offers to keep her company - but it's not long before rumours threaten to spread through the village.

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Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 2 - Naani's Day Out

Mr Khan is off to meet the mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. He's also keen to get Naani back to Pakistan as soon as possible.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 1 - Sara Pascoe, Gary Delaney, Larry Dean

This episode of the award-winning Live At The Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sara Pascoe as she introduces rising comedy star Larry Dean and master of the one-liner Gary Delaney to the stage.

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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

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Plebs

Series 4, Episode 8 - Beer

A Germanian bar opens over the road, selling a popular drink called beer. The boys attempt to discover the recipe, with Grumio engaging his super-palate and Jason seducing the barmaid Stefi. Meanwhile, Marcus has a run-in with the local fire brigade.

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On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 4 - Brew It Yourself

Stan gets himself in hot water when a home brewing attempt results in a beer far more potent than he'd intended!

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Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 3 - Amjad's Health Check

Mr Khan's desperate to meet the local MP, visiting the mosque on a health crusade, and so takes Amjad along to be medically tested...

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Taskmaster

Series 13, Episode 2 - Birdy Hand Finger

All-powerful Taskmaster Greg Davies sets more perplexing and downright extraordinary tasks for Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie Duker. Greg's personal valet Alex Horne diligently notes the facts and figures as Ardal makes some sheep, Chris gets younger, Judi becomes a queen, Sophie wets some teabags and Bridget gets lost in a small field.

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Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 4 - A Really Low Budget Star Trek

Dave Gorman is joined by Jimmy Carr, Cariad Lloyd and Phill Jupitus.

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Mark Thomas: My Life In Serious Organised Crime

The comedian and political activist Mark Thomas tells the story of how he battled against the Serious Organised Crime Act - by complying with it.

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Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 9

Keith Allen is William Wallace as a sloshed Daniel Sloss remembers the Battle of Stirling Bridge while Tom Davis tells how Shakespeare went gangster starring Mark Heap as the bard and Sian Gibson as Anne Hathaway.

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The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 5

It's been a particularly stressful few weeks, and with the menopause kicking in, Barbara's had enough. Unfortunately, Jim can't see what he's done wrong, and the argument soon spreads to Dave and Denise. But after Bar storms out, Jim reveals a new side...

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 3 - Armed Forces

Tonight's episode uses previously unreleased audio and includes a story about Karl failing to report an armed robbery.

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The Pin

Series 3, Episode 2 - Party

Having been spurned from the BBC's official office party, Alex and Ben are out to prove they can throw a party too.

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Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Affair

Jenny Joyce has big plans for the fundraising talent show. Can the gang outshine the competition and put Jenny in her place once and for all? Meanwhile, Ma Mary is at the end of her rope, but salvation is just around the corner in the unlikely form of a plumber.

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Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 1

Tom Craine regales us with the story of Sir Walter Raleigh (starring Jack Whitehall and Michelle Keegan). Tom Davis tells the tale of Robin Hood (Mathew Baynton) and Maid Marian (Emma Bunton).

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The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Room 102

Topics include Room 102, based on George Orwell's Room 101 from 1984; an idea for stopping overweight people from eating late-night snacks; and what Karl would take to a desert island.

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Comedy Central Live

Episode 2 - Stephen Bailey

The brilliant Stephen Bailey performs his very own live stand-up special. Stephen talks about moving to London from Manchester, his spin class instructor and coming out to his family.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 7

Pulling up a chair at Alan's table this week are Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones, Sophie Duker and John Kearns who swap stories about pulling, proposals and being unapologetic, plus insider secrets about the Houses of Parliament.

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The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 2, Episode 2

Jim introduces the format and the audience read the credits as usual. Josie provides a highlight of the show when she creates two characters (one of which was a mermaid!) and has a full length conversation between them.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 1

Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Johnny Vegas and Sean Lock in the words-and-numbers game, while would-be novelist Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

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Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Mainland

Ted and Dougal take Father Jack to the mainland to get new glasses. Leaving him at the optician, they visit a nearby cave complex and tourist attraction, where they bump into Richard Wilson...

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Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 9

Callum and Ashley are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

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The Price Of Happiness

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Perfect Body

Every day we are confronted with images of the perfect body, but do these unrealistic ideals actually reflect the diverse society we live in?

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Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 10

Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Jodie-Ann and Andrew who will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds. With special guest H, from pop group Steps.

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The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 1 - Kids

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

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Hullraisers

Series 1, Episode 2 - Dry-spell

Toni's on a mission to rekindle sexy-time with Craig - but there's always something (usually Grace) in the way.

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