British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 8th April 2023

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6am (repeat)
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Nish Kumar, Steve Stevens, Josh Widdicombe

Hold The Front Page

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Blackpool Gazette

Josh and Nish's first job at the Blackpool Gazette is to hit the seafront and get the views of locals, before meeting a local strongman who is setting a world record for lifting a beer keg with his eye sockets.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 5 - Nothing But The Truth

David and Lyn are in love and, despite the war going on between their fathers, they have sworn to tell each other the truth. Their parents are not impressed and they try to get over the message that dishonesty is the best policy!

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Craig Revel Horwood. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 3 - Maggotsitting

With Gena and Malcolm out for the evening, Lloyd is left in charge of PB and 224 maggots - how hard can maggotsitting be? Keen to get his duties over as quickly as possible, Lloyd skimps on the bedtime story, prompting a mass exodus of maggots!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 4 - One Flew Over The Parents' Nest

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

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 4 - Hardy Tardy

Lloyd adopts a tardigrade as a pet in spite of his parents warning that they never live for long. Regardless of his efforts to keep Nutbum alive, Lloyd finds it apparently dead the next day - thankfully, Cornea knows exactly what to do!

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial Reef

Kyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!

BBC Two 6:55am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 13 - Double Doughnut Rescue

Supertato almost quits being a superhero when he can't save two friends at the same time.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7am (repeat)
Hold The Front Page. Nish Kumar

Hold The Front Page

Series 1, Episode 2 - The West Sussex Gazette

This time, Josh and Nish head to the south coast to dig up the biggest scoops to come out of West Sussex.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 2 - Karma Farmer

The Farmer is stressed out and has had enough of the farm and it's inhabitants. He storms off for a break, suitcase in hand, only to reappear almost immediately, the same, but somehow different. The farm is transformed into a hippy commune where work and chores are abolished and the animals are encouraged to express themselves...

BBC Two 7:05am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 8 - Dangerous Deliveries

Every time the postman pays the Farmer a visit, Bitzers canine instincts get the better of him, resulting in shredded mail and and an irate farmer. Shaun decides to help out by taking on the role of Bitzer's therapist, with unexpected consequences.

BBC Two 7:10am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beat The Bus

New teacher Miss Mistry is taking Class 3C on a trip to Flumes 'o' Doom theme park.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 36 - Masters Of The Twystyverse

Danger Mouse faces double trouble, when a strangely familiar new villainous tyrant plants evil doubles in key positions around the globe, as part of a plot to suck earth through a portal into the Twistyverse so he can be master of both dimensions.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

A selection of episodes from the first series.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Beat Goes On

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the cornershop sequel.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, Peru

The Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:45am (repeat)
A car on a country line. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Mort's North Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Satanic Writer

Carter Brandon and his Uncle Mort chew the cud as they tour a museum of northern life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 2, Episode 3

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 3 - Halcyon Daze

It's Sean's first day at university - but is he ready to exchange freedom for books?

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

Whack-O!

Episode 9: Professor Jimmy Edwards must deal with outbreaks of shaving and mixed ballroom dancing at school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop Man

Porkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.

Radio 4 10am
30 min
Your Place Or Mine. Shaun Keaveny. Credit: BBC

Your Place Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 2 - Thomasina Miers: Oaxaca, Mexico

Thomasina Miers tries to tempt Shaun with the culinary delights and traditional dress of her favourite Mexican state, Oaxaca.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The Drain

There's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!

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

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 7

Ian Stone is joined for a live edition with guests Geoff Norcott, Lloyd Griffith and Josh Pugh.

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 7, Episode 1 - The History Of Ice Cream

Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Annie Gray and Richard Osman get the inside scoop on the history of this delicious dessert while packing in as many of their 'flavourite' ice cream puns as possible (final count: 15!).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
Billionaire Boy. Image shows from L to R: Joe Spud (Elliot Sprakes), Len Spud (John Thomson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Billionaire Boy

Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 33

Comedians Elis James and Ivo Graham, sports presenter Natalie Pike and football manager Phil Brown join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 13

A lazy aristocrat invents the sandwich, the Romans host their own revolting cookery show, and William Shakespeare is haunted by the ghost of King Richard III.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

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

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

Breaking The News

Series 24, Episode 9

Des Clarke is joined by Jay Lafferty, Stuart McPherson, Karen Bartke and Rosco McClelland.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50am (repeat)
Don't Lose Your Head. Image shows from L to R: Sir Rodney Ffing (Sid James), Lord Darcy De Pue (Jim Dale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Don't Lose Your Head

In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

U&W channel logo 12:15pm (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 repeat-run of the entire first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 62, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by David Eagle, Janine Harouni, Jess Robinson, Daniel Barker & Roisin O'Mahony.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

A selection of episodes from Greg Davies's second series as host of the pop panel game.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (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.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 24 - Go Jet Academy: Whale Rescue

The Go Jetters race to the rescue when a pod of whales becomes stranded at the Academy.

5Star 1:30pm (repeat)
About Time. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Domhnall Gleeson), Mary (Rachel McAdams)

About Time

Richard Curtis rom-com with a time-travelling sci-fi twist.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 25 - Chinese New Year, Dragon Dance Drama

Kyan is invited to perform a dragon dance for Chinese New Year in Beijing. Glitch decides to build a fire-breathing dragon robot for the parade, and the Go Jetters need to stop it!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40pm (repeat)
Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cowboy

Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 2 - Let's Talk About Love

Lily has a big announcement - she's going to tell Rob she loves him... but first she's going to build him a football stadium out of lollipop sticks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
A car on a country line. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Mort's North Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Satanic Writer

Carter Brandon and his Uncle Mort chew the cud as they tour a museum of northern life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 2, Episode 3

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Easter Special - The Easter Bunny

Easter is approaching, and whilst the village is struggling to make good on its Lenten fasts, old Mrs Cropley is taken ill. The prognosis is bleak, and she asks the Vicar one final favour before passing into the hereafter...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 3 - Where There's A Will

On the day Martha asks Lily for the 7p she owes her, Lily inherits a lot of money. Determined to prove Martha is petty, Lily decides to share her wealth with everyone.

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

Whack-O!

Episode 9: Professor Jimmy Edwards must deal with outbreaks of shaving and mixed ballroom dancing at school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 3pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

A repeat run of the first two series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Monica (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Bunny Trap

Gemma and Terry are now private investigators. Bad ones. But, as luck would have it, they have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. Gemma lays a trap for The Bunnyman while Terry heads up his own very low-quality investigation.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:35pm (repeat)
Carry On Cruising. Image shows from L to R: Captain Wellington Crowther (Sid James), Dr Arthur Binn (Kenneth Connor), First Officer Leonard Marjoribanks (Kenneth Williams)

Carry On Cruising

Comedy with the Carry On crew, in which a sea captain discovers that his regular shipmates have defected and so must he hire an inexperienced crew.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Dodger

Dodger

Easter Special - Bad Egg

Some of the gang are being rehabilitated through the power of education, after they're caught red handed and sent to a very smart British public school. Filled with even more fun-filled antics, who will race to save the day and rescue the gang?

BBC Two 4:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:35pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Ray (Ethan Lawrence). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cheese Moon

It's a space race as Supertato helps Carrot fly her baguette rocket to become the first Veggie on the cheese moon, but halfway there Evil Pea makes them crash land.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
Carry On Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Francis Bigger (Frankie Howerd), Dr. Tinkle (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Doctor

Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:35pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the supernatural sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Camping. Image shows from L to R: Sid Boggle (Sid James), Bernie Lugg (Bernard Bresslaw). Copyright: ITV Studios

Carry On Camping

Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.

BBC Two 7:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
A car on a country line. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Mort's North Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Satanic Writer

Carter Brandon and his Uncle Mort chew the cud as they tour a museum of northern life.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 2, Episode 3

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

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

Whack-O!

Episode 9: Professor Jimmy Edwards must deal with outbreaks of shaving and mixed ballroom dancing at school.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 8:45pm
15 min version (repeat)
Scotland Made Me.... Chris Forbes

Growing Up Scottish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Music/Food

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians look back at music and Scottish food.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the first series of the hit sketch show.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Carry On Abroad. Image shows from L to R: Stuart Farquhar (Kenneth Williams), Sadie Tomkins (Barbara Windsor), Vic Flange (Sid James), Cora Flange (Joan Sims), Stanley Blunt (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Abroad

The Carry On regulars embark on a package holiday to a Spanish resort. The revellers find that the Palace Hotel hardly lives up to its name.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Intelligence. Image shows left to right: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

A Special Agent Special

They've countered the Russians, they've foiled a plot to disrupt the NHS and they've prevented a nuclear disaster... But in this one-off special, the latest threat to our gang at the Government Communications Headquarters is personal. With the future of CySec at stake, the team have to go rogue to save their reputations and their jobs.

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...

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 7 - Jeff Goldblum, Lee Mack, Jack Whitehall, John Legend

The host is joined by actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and comedians Lee Mack and Jack Whitehall, while Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend chats and performs live in the studio.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. David O'Doherty

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (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 first series of the prison-based sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min version (repeat)
We Are Not Alone. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Declan Baxter), Trater (Vicki Pepperdine), Gordan (Mike Wozniak), Greggs (Joe Thomas)

We Are Not Alone

Part 2 of 3: Stewart's plan to boost alien popularity via social media goes awry - in doing so, he attracts attention from anti-alien resistance fighters who tap into Stewart as a potential mole.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the adult sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. John Finnemore. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 4

Featuring a sketch that is much, much too rude, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Matt Berry

I, Regress

Series 2, Episode 4

Matt Berry plays a corrupt and bizarre hypnotherapist taking unsuspecting clients on twisted, misleading journeys through their subconscious.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Image shows from L to R: Terry Tyrell (Kevin Eldon), Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Series 1, Episode 5

A determined Cath finally stands up to Jill and throws her out of their house. Cath then decides that she and Don are going to move out and join a religious community. Jill finally holds Terry's funeral but an unexpected guest makes a surprise appearance.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows left to right: Jessica Hynes, Emmanuel Sonubi, Alan Davies, Patrick Kielty, Amy Gledhill

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 7, Episode 4

Swapping stories with Alan tonight are Jessica Hynes, Emmanuel Sonubi, Amy Gledhill and Patrick Kielty. Jessica opens up about the pains of turning fifty; Amy brings tales of a trip to Reunion Island; cutting-edge stand-up Emmanuel recalls meeting his hero, Denzel Washington, and Patrick compares life in the US to the UK and what really happened to Harry Kane's shirts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Radio 4

Friends Like These

Episode 2 - Famous Guy

Adam and Joe star in the tale of Manthea Shringleton, a journalist sent to interview a reclusive Hollywood star.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

A selection of four episodes from the comic anthology.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
The Booze Cruise. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

The Booze Cruise

Episode 3 - The Scattering

When a group of unlikely friends go on a cruise to France, they form bonds that they never thought would've existed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
4 Stands Up. Copyright: BBC

4 Stands Up

Series 2, Episode 1

Guests include Russell Kane, Wilson Dixon and Stephen K. Amos.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Image shows from L to R: Terry Tyrell (Kevin Eldon), Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Series 1, Episode 6

Jill makes some big decisions. Having discovered "Scottish" Glen is wealthy, she moves in with him, pretending to start a new life. However, her past finally catches up with her and the murders begin...

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lee Mack

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 2

Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Alan Carr and Dane Baptiste. Sam Simmons is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry And Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie. Copyright: BBC

A Bit Of Fry And Laurie

Episode 1

Coffee in the executive lounge and dramatic soap revelations.

BBC Four 11:30pm (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 2, Episode 2 - A Weekend Away

Judith is planning a weekend away. Alistair is due in Paris but first announces that publication is in just three weeks. Could he and she be having a romantic liaison of their own? Jean feels decidedly uneasy at the thought of an empty house...

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Short Stuff. Copyright: BBC

Short Stuff

Compilation of comedy sketches, including Katie having a serious misunderstanding on her job hunt, Sarah dealing with unsolicited advice from Brian and an evil AI bot striking back.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 4

Johnny Vegas and Rhod Gilbert face off against Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

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65 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 6

Richard Ayoade is guest host, with comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Justin Webb joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live. Copyright: Ealing Studios

Jimmy Carr Live

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's first DVD, released in 2004.

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

Minder

Series 10, Episode 5 - The Immaculate Contraption

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

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Mae Martin

Taskmaster

Series 15, Episode 2 - Trapped In A Loveless Marriage

At Greg's request, Little Alex Horne has split his band five ways for the sake of a task. This in turn leads to Jenny Eclair imparting her knowledge on trumpeters and piles. And Frankie Boyle shares some pretty strong opinions on golf.

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Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Cavalry Officer (Dan Nicholson), Thomas (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Thomas Thorne Affair

Thomas goes down memory lane with Alison, however the truth is muddied when the other ghosts tell their version of events. Mike struggles with his own memories of Alison's past.

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Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 2, Episode 4

Host Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Erika Ehler, Joe Thomas and Henning Wehn who compete to deliver the best lecture.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the adult sitcom.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

A selection of three episodes from the comic anthology.

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Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland, Sophie Duker, Ellie Taylor. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 2, Episode 5

Sara Pascoe is joined by Ellie Taylor, Sophie Duker and Chris McCausland.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 4 - Lee Mack and Sean Lock

Lee Mack hosts, with Sean Lock performing in front of a packed Hammersmith Apollo. The pair take pot shots at Riverdance, hundreds and thousands, Cockneys and starfish.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Bill Bailey. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedian and unexpected ballroom dancing star Bill Bailey, comic Tom Allen and TV presenter AJ Odudu share their embarrassing teenage stories with host Rhod Gilbert.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 4

Al Murray, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Andy Parsons, supervises the battle between the Queen's Park Cafe from Glasgow and the Earl Haig from London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:45am (repeat)
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Uncle Mort's North Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Satanic Writer

Carter Brandon and his Uncle Mort chew the cud as they tour a museum of northern life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 2, Episode 3

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

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

Whack-O!

Episode 9: Professor Jimmy Edwards must deal with outbreaks of shaving and mixed ballroom dancing at school.

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