British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 11th March 2023

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin Time

Arthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies & Darren Harriott with able assistant John Kearns, welcome presenter Clare Balding and comedians Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Dane Baptiste.

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Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 13 - Lloyd the Fearless

Lloyd tries to convince everyone that he's not afraid when they visit a spooky new attraction in the Backov Zofar. Nothing scares him - not even the 'ghost insects' who swoop out of the darkness - but when Abacus goes missing, Lloyd has to face his fears.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 8 - Behind

The Twirlywoos entertain a baby - and confuse her dad by popping up behind him. Back in the Boat the Drawing Wall draws a wall, with someone unusual hiding behind it.

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Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 14 - Knock Knock

Lloyd and Abacus' friendship is tested when they find a chrysalis and can't agree on what to do with it - they think they have the answer when the chrysalis starts communicating with a series of knocks, but is it one knock for 'yes' or one knock for 'no'?

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day Social

Arthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...

BBC Two 6:45am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta Dance

Supertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The team dives into action as Glitch's treasure hunt endangers the Great Barrier Reef.

BBC Two 6:55am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair Day

The flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.

BBC Two 7am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic Con

The gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 30 - Fruit & Nuts

Tired of eating grass, Shaun sets out to pinch one of the Farmer's prized apples only to have every attempt ruined by his constantly sneezing accomplice - a sheep, who much to Shaun's frustration, has decided to be his new best friend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 8

A pond, door, car and banana are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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Mutiny On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Suzy (Janet Mahoney), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Mutiny On The Buses

Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The Ugly

When Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 7 - Lust In Translation

Bryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic Con

The gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Harry Enfield), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 4 - Scab's Parents

Mr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy', Scab. They are getting on famously and, after a one-to-one chat with Alia, Mr Khan suspects it won't be long before there is another Khan family wedding on the horizon.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 41 - Hong Kong, China

The team spring into action when Glitch's mini-master toys invade Hong Kong Harbour.

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Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's University

When the car breaks down, Mr Khan is forced to improvise alternative travel arrangements, which gives the family all plenty of time to reminisce about Alia's early years.

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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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Kitty has had enough of Ted's film star obsession. Will he take the hint?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

When an attractive exchange teacher from France arrives at Chiselbury, Professor Jimmy Edwards is forced to act.

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Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the David Jason sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 19 - Hiccup Havoc

Supertato harnesses the power of his hiccups to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's jam attack.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 20 - Record Breakers

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to break a world record for judge Boris McSquirter, will Sooty's giant brick tower win the day, or will Sweep become the tallest dog in the world? Guest starring Richard Arnold.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:30am (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 4

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests Adam Rowe & Ian Moore.

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

Breaking The News

Series 24, Special - Breaking 100 Years Of The News

Des Clarke is joined by Kaye Adams, Jamie MacDonald, Jo Caulfield and Stuart Mitchell to look back at 100 years of news as we celebrate a century of BBC broadcasting from Scotland.

CITV 11:45am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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

The News Quiz

Series 110, Episode 10

A look at the week's news with Andy Zaltzman, with Andy Hamilton, Chris McCausland, Anushka Asthana and Ria Lina. This week, we'll tackle the Migrant Bill, WhatsAppgate, and The Future (how mysterious).

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Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 17 - Up, Up And Away

It's the day of the kite festival and first up are Zip and Pop, who dazzle the crowd with their performance.

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Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins). Copyright: NBC

Dodger

Episode 3 - Imposter

A new scam is afoot as Dodger disguises himself as a missing posh boy in order to get in with the well-to-do Greenwood family - the question is, will Dodger's conscience get the best of him?

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 8 - Middle Of The World City, Ecuador

After hearing about how the Monument to the Equator in Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is in the wrong location, Glitch and his Glitchbots pretend to be the Go Jetters and move the monument onto the equator. But when things start to go wrong, Glitch must learn that some glitches are fine the way they are.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 9 - Solar Race, Australia

Glitch's hopes of winning a solar-powered race across the Australian outback are foiled when he crashes the Glitchster in the middle of the night. With the solar battery dead, he and Kyan are stranded with no water and no way out. It's up to the Go Jetters to find them and save the day.

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 26 - Timmy's Scrapbook

All the nursery pals put together scrapbooks of their most precious childhood memories.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 1 - Kryten

Answering a crackly distress message from a ship crashed on a nearby planet, the Red Dwarf crew are thrilled by the opportunity to meet some women for the first time in 3 million years. All they find, however, is a rathe confused servant robot by the name of Kryten...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rob Edwards (Samuel Small), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 10 - Megasaurus

Mrs Griggs launches a mentoring scheme and Maxwell picks Ollie. At first Ollie is flattered, but he soon becomes fed up with Maxwell beating him at chess.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Kitty has had enough of Ted's film star obsession. Will he take the hint?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

When an attractive exchange teacher from France arrives at Chiselbury, Professor Jimmy Edwards is forced to act.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 2 - Better Than Life

The long-overdue arrival of a postal delivery brings untold goodies for the Dwarf crew: films, letters from home, news reels, and plenty more besides. One particular video game, the virtual reality title Better Than Life, is of particular interest.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

CITV 3:30pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 24 - Electrogran

Dave makes a weathervane in his metalwork class at school and tests it on the roof of Grimsby Heights - things go well until his assistant, Gran, gets struck by lightning. Charged with electrical powers, Dave must run Gran down like a battery before she causes too much mischief.

CITV 3:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 25 - Fit Is Fun

The Spuds have been watching strongman competitions on the telly lately and want to become super-strong - the only problem is that none of them are fit. Investing in GritBits to get them moving, the Spuds discover that the devices are faulty and cannot be switched off, so the Spuds now find themselves unable to stop exercising...

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Chilli Rocket

Chilli says he's a great skateboarder, but when Supertato needs his help to catch Evil Pea, Chilli can't skateboard at all! Carrot, Chilli and Supertato create a 'chilli rocket' to defeat Evil Pea.

U&Dave channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 6 - Whodunnit?

Unable to convince Lucy that he didn't smash Lucy's precious heirloom, a blue and white antique vase that belonged to her grandmother, Lee summons the family to a meeting to flush out the culprit.

Channel 5 logo 4:55pm (repeat)
Calendar Girls. Image shows from L to R: Annie (Julie Walters), Chris (Helen Mirren). Copyright: Calendar Girls Productions

Calendar Girls

Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.

U&W channel logo 5pm (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 third series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 5pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 4, Episode 3 - There Goes The Bride

The stage is all set for the wedding of the year between James and his Welsh fiancée, Eirwen, but nothing ever goes to plan in Carsely. First, an unfortunate paintballing mishap leaves the couple splattered in their finery. But ruined attire matters little when Eirwen is shot dead the night before the wedding, and Agatha must take on the case to clear James's name.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.

U&Dave channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 7 - Builder

Lucy takes the kids away to her parents while Lee stays in the house to oversee the building work in their kitchen. Unfortunately, the builder Lee has employed to do the job has an annoyingly relaxed attitude to deadlines.

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.

CITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TV

When the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.

CITV 6:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard Capers

Determined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Credit: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 4

Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Alan Carr, Joel Dommett and Emily Atack for the next leg of their road trip.

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

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 26, Episode 4 - How To Commit The Perfect Murder

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at how to commit the perfect crime. They are joined by psychologist Julia Shaw, anthropologist Prof Sue Black and comedian Susan Calman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:55pm
Pointless. Image shows left to right: Mark Steel, Shaparak Khorsandi

Pointless

A special episode, with comedians Rosie Holt, Nabil Abdulrashid, Shaparak Khorshandi, Mark Steel, Lou Sanders, Luke McQueen, Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill.

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

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 6 - Lollipop Man

Lee and Lucy object to the school lollipop man handing out lollipops to the kids.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Kitty has had enough of Ted's film star obsession. Will he take the hint?

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
City Lights. Willie Melvin (Gerard Kelly). Copyright: BBC

City Lights

Series 1, Episode 1

Bank clerk Willie Melvin is convinced he could be a best-selling author. He has the ambition, the determination and the typewriter; all he needs is the talent - a point he has overlooked.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

When an attractive exchange teacher from France arrives at Chiselbury, Professor Jimmy Edwards is forced to act.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 7 - Bust Up

Encouraged by Anna, Lucy considers whether a breast augmentation is for her.

U&W channel logo 9pm (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 sitcm by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

A repeat-run of the entire second series of the Michaela Coel comedy.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Ooh The Banter. Jack Docherty. Credit: BBC

Ooh The Banter!

Jack Docherty delves through the BBC Scotland archives to examine the country's humour.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 1 - Parachute

Toby organises a sponsored parachute jump to raise money for a children's ward in his hospital. Supportively, Lee, Lucy, Anna and the grandparents all agree to take part, but once airborne will everyone pluck up the courage to jump? Surely any emerging fears will be suppressed for the good of all on board, and the soon-to-be-benefiting children?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 3 - Maya Jama, Prue Leith, James Acaster, Niall Horan

Jonathan is joined by Love Island presenter Maya Jama, Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith, comedian James Acaster, and One Direction star Niall Horan, who chats and performs his new single for the first time on British TV.

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

The Skewer

Series 8, Episode 5

This week - Refugee Regatta, Rogue Royal Landlords, and the fable of The Frog and the Journalist.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

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

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Show: 75 Years Of Broadcasting

A chance to see a collection of comedy sketches from Stanley Baxter's decades in television. First broadcast on 20th March 1998.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 9, Christmas Special - Not Going Out Live

We join Lee and Lucy live from their festively decorated living room, nervously discussing the Ding Dong Merrily on Live Christmas Spectacular - the Christmas variety show they've been strong-armed into organising to raise money for their children's school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 2, Episode 4

Diane, Joe and David have to do 30 minutes of community service as punishment for their crimes against radio. Aled Jones is their probation officer and he has a list of things they have to do before the end of the show. At least, that's what he says...

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

Only An Excuse?

Highlights Special

A selection of sketches picked from 27 years of the hit Scottish comedy, mixing classic characters, favourite skits and hilarious media spoofs. Frankie Boy rocks up at the petrol station, King Kenny dispenses managerial advice on the golf course and Sir Fergie lectures on leadership at Harvard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Armstrong and Miller

Armstrong And Miller

Episode 4: School band memories and a town planning thriller.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Four Weddings And A Funeral. Image shows from L to R: Carrie (Andie MacDowell), Charles (Hugh Grant)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jimmy Carr, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 10 - Pain & Punishment

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Alice Levine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 4: Comedy, with Smug Roberts, Kate Ward, Robin Ince and Helen Moon.

BBC Four 10:50pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 6

Sketches include the puppy appeal, an examination of violence and Tony of Plymouth.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 7

Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by Guz Khan and Jaime Winstone.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 2

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 3, Episode 4 - Radio

The aspiring politicians get their first radio interview ahead of the by-election.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. Nick Helm is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley is back on numbers-and-letters duty.

BBC Four 11:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, Surprise

Jean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Robert Florence, Iain Connell. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Burnistoun

Episode 1 - Burnistoun Tunes In

Burnistoun is back and ready to tune in! This one-off special of the hit sketch show celebrates television in Scotland, from the nostalgic black and white past to everyone's coolest modern-day favourites, all viewed through the hilariously unique Burnistoun filter. Quality Polis, McGregor and Toshan, are back on the beat while Peter and Scott and the Up Eh Road guys also return to discuss, disrupt or appear on the small screen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management. Will (Will Smith). Copyright: BBC

Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management

Episode 3

Peter invites American rap star 10 Shot to help Will with his confidence and Will joins a self defence class to stop him being bullied by teenage girls.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
Funny Woman

Funny Woman

Series 1, Episode 5

Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 3

Jo Brand hosts as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests Rylan Clark-Neal and Robert Peston.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

A selection of episodes from the third series.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Episode 1 - Breaking 100 Years Of The News

Breaking The News returns for a television special to celebrate 100 years of BBC Scotland by looking back at 100 years of news. Des Clarke is joined by comedians Jo Caulfield, Stuart Mitchell, Jamie MacDonald as well as broadcaster Kaye Adams.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Michael Spicer

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 3, Episode 3

Host Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Michael Spicer, Ken Cheng and Alex Brooker, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Michael's lecture is 'How To Lead When You Don't Know What You're Doing', Ken's is 'Networking for Success' and Alex's is 'Why Most Parenting Advice Is Wrong'.

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Brassic

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Intruder

Suffering from insomnia, Vinnie decides to have a chilled night in at the local pub, but things take a sinister turn when a stranger breaks in.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 3 - Jo Brand

Deadpan host Jack Dee presents more comedy from the London theatre, recounting a traumatic experience at Disneyland before introducing a performance by Jo Brand, who vents her wrath on Big Brother and Trinny and Susannah.

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The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Future

Emily gets a terrifying glimpse into her future and meets a strange blast from the past and more. Plus, impressions of Adele, Billie Eilish, Gemma Collins and Holly Willoughby.

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Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 1 - Three's A Crowd

Flatmates Chrissy and Jo are somewhat startled to find a man asleep in their bath, the morning after a party to say goodbye to newly-married third flatmate Eleanor. As it happens, the stranger, Robin, is new to London and looking for a place to live.

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Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 3, Episode 4

Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Rhys James, Huge Davies and Sally Phillips, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Rhys's lecture is 'I Stalk Strangers Online', Huge's is 'What Every Pro Musician Needs To Know' and Sally's is 'The Power of Uncertainty'.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In Willesden

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

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Code 404. Professor McAllister (Vinette Robinson)

Code 404

Series 3, Episode 4

After being kicked out of the lab by Parfit following the revelation that his A.I. has been compromised, Major is falling apart under the pressure. At the same time, there's a breakthrough in the serial killer case when a witness provides a shocking revelation.

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Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 2 - And Mother Makes Four

Chrissy's mother is due for her twice-yearly visit, but she's such a worrier about her daughter living in London, there's no way she'll understand having a man in the flat. Robin'll just have to stay out.

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Buffering

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Measure Of Success

Iain has decided to leave Flummox. But is this really what he wants? Or will he finally have the courage to tell Olivia how he feels? Meanwhile, a new young presenter is stealing his thunder and an old former presenter gives him a glimpse into his future, Rosie hosts a pub quiz with a difference and one of Ashley's articles goes viral.

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Chewing Gum

Series 2, Episode 1 - WTF Happened?

Tracey's return to the Pensbourne Estate doesn't quite go as she would have liked.

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Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Episode 5

Robbie Williams surprises some karaoke-singing members of the audience with special renditions of his classic hits in Robbie-oke, and also gives a Christmas treat with a spectacular performance of Winter Wonderland.

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French And Saunders

Series 6, Episode 1

Darren Day hams it up in a parody of Cold Mountain as Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders return for their first new comedy sketch series together in eight years. They've got a swanky new office at BBC TV Centre and their very own agent (Maggie Steed), but a distinct lack of ideas for their latest show. What will their panicky producer (Liza Tarbuck) make of it all?

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Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 6 - The First Time

After an argument with Jess, Liam is nostalgic for the simplicity of first love.

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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 19

Captains Phill Jupitus and Andy Parsons head a clash between The Corner House from Windsor and The Royal Oak from the West Midlands.

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French And Saunders

Series 6, Episode 2

More laughs with French and Saunders.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Fred (Ian Lindsay), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 6 - Lollipop Man

Lee and Lucy object to the school lollipop man handing out lollipops to the kids.

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Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 5

From the TV show Ibiza Weekender, couple Jordan Davies and Isobel Mills put their relationship on display to win money for Mind charity. Jordan was smitten with Isobel from the start, but let's see how this couple fare in the Face Your Demons round, where a series of mystery guests take to the stage, including Jordan's ex Chyna Ellis who dumped him.

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Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Kitty has had enough of Ted's film star obsession. Will he take the hint?

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Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 6

Social media influencers and YouTubers Tristan and Mettisse met on the TV show Survival Of The Fittest (which Mettisse went on to win), but can the couple survive the show's brutal comparisons?

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Whack-O!

When an attractive exchange teacher from France arrives at Chiselbury, Professor Jimmy Edwards is forced to act.

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