British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 13th May 2023

Comedy Central 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Kae Kurd, Catherine Bohart, Denise Van Outen. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 12

Sara Pascoe and the team captains are joined by Catherine Bohart, Kae Kurd, Rhys James and Denise Van Outen.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 7 - Get Me To The Match On Time

Sid's plans for the weekend are thrown into disarray when Trevor only manages to get one ticket to the crucial Liverpool/Arsenal game. Of course, he also happens to have forgotten his sister-in-law's wedding!

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 23 - Pull My Leg

An animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. When Lloyd finds a discarded leg behind the washing machine, he is mistakenly declared a hero for defeating a bloodthirsty spider. Unable to resist the praise and free comics, Lloyd goes along with it... but he's then confronted by an actual spider.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 24 - The Wasp Sting

An animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. Lloyd finds an entire sweetie, but when he is unable to move it on his own, he reluctantly leaves it in the care of a passing wasp while he gets Abacus and PB. When the wasp steals the sweetie and takes it to their nest, Lloyd then gathers a team to stage a sweet-retrieving heist!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 9 - Atishoo! Atishoo! We All Fall Down

Sid can trust Sally and Jean to fall ill with debilitating influenza on the same day - and on Mike to be as useless as a wet paper bag! It isn't long before he's running round like a mad man: after the bread man, the milkman, the butcher, and even a heavily pregnant Betty!

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Valley Of Balls, Kazakhstan

The Go Jetters travel to the Valley of Balls in Kazakhstan, where they find thousands of rocks which are almost perfectly round. Meanwhile, Grandmaster Glitch is seeking the ideal ball to use to practice his bowling - something big and heavy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Matchmaker

Pearl turns matchmaker when she decides it's high time for her old school friend and neighbour Vilma to remarry. The arrival of Samuel's handsome friend Erroll Burns provides her with an ideal opening.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 12 - A Prickly Problem

Timmy decides to help the hedgehogs find a resting place for the night. His efforts, however, lead his weary friends into a series a scrapes rather than giving them a good night's sleep.

BBC Two 7:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Great Book Rescue

Evil Pea takes all the books from the supermarket. Supertato, Chilli and Carrot try to rescue them by using acrobatic skills that they learnt from their favourite circus book.

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

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 3

A toaster, cheese grater, bin and washing machine are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

BBC Two 7:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 13 - Wanted

The farm is paid an unexpected visit from an escapee from the nearby prison who takes refuge in the barn. After a short while with Shaun and the gang, though, prison doesn't seem such a bad option.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 48 - High School Inedible

DM and Penfold go back to school to thwart the plans of an evil food scientist and his killer hot dogs.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar Power

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
dinnerladies diaries. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Wood, Shobna Gulati, Anne Reid, Maxine Peake, Thelma Barlow. Copyright: UKTV

dinnerladies diaries

Episode 2 - Love Bites

Victoria Wood describes the making of dinnerladies, how she did her own warm-up comedy for the show and how she persuaded the BBC to record each episode, not once, but twice.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 42 - Dozing Dennis

Dennis was up most of the night and can barely stay awake. Gnasher and the gang work hard to help steer dozing Dennis through the day, when all he wants to do is continue to dream about battling Zombie-Spiders.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 25 - Gliding, Argentina

The Go Jet cadets are taking to the skies in Argentina in an attempt to pass their academy gliding test.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 8am (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

A selection of episodes from the second series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant Traveller

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat Gala

It's time for the Snowy Goat Gala on High Snowy Mountain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:45am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 2, The Fly In The Ointment: "The truth is - our Victoria's run away..." Josiah Fosdyke starts work at the tripe works.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 1 - Farley Manor

Mr Khan gets into a state at a stately home, when Naani takes the law into her own hands.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Benny Hill

Benny Hill Time

Series 1, Episode 6

Comedy series starring Benny Hill.

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

Whack-O!

The Book Prizes: Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 2 - Family Photo

Mr Khan bites off more than he can chew when he takes on a new role as a lollipop man, and a family photo opportunity causes friction between sisters Alia and Shazia.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:45am (repeat)
Monster Court

Monster Court

Episode 7 - The Case Of The Food-Stealing Mum

Judge Smudge is learning how to do magic, restyling himself as The Great Smudgemondo.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant Aisle

In the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.

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

Your Place Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 6 - Jameela Jamil: Los Angeles, USA

Jameela Jamil sells Shaun Keaveny on the delights of her new hometown, LA: constant summer, sourdough pizza and earthquakes that make the giant inflatable flamingo rock in the pool.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 repeat-run of the entire third series of the David Jason sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

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

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 11

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

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 37

Former GB athlete and presenter Jeanette Kwakye, actor Jake Wood, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Ian Moore join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 4

Britain's greatest sailor, Admiral Nelson, turns out to be horribly seasick, two doctors from the Middle Ages argue over how to treat a patient, the programme discovers the many uses for an Incan llama, and the World War Two Girls sing about Girl Power on the Home Front.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 14, Episode 3

This week Emmy Award winning presenter and world renowned meteorite hunter Geoff Notkin tells his wild story about dealing with the KGB and learning the drums from an incredible teacher. Comedian Ria Lina has conquered the dreaded school concert with surprise celebrity guests, and Ashley Storrie returns to the show to play everyone's favourite unexpected game 'How Many Storries High?'

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

The News Quiz

Series 111, Episode 3

Andy Zaltzman takes on the week's news with help from Susie McCabe, Ian Smith, Andrew Doyle, and deputy political editor at ITV News, Anushka Asthana.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 14 - Princess Purl Day

It's the Princess Purl Day parade in Craft City.

BBC Two 1pm (repeat)
Summer Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Mimsie (Jacqueline Daryl), Cyril (Melvyn Hayes), Angie (Pamela Hart), Edwin (Jeremy Bulloch), Sandy (Una Stubbs), Don (Cliff Richard), Barbara (Lauri Peters)

Summer Holiday

1963 musical comedy starring Cliff Richard on a road trip in a London bus.

U&Dave channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 3 - Justice

In hopes of discovering a live human woman inside an escape pod found in the midsts of space, the Red Dwarf crew head to a prison colony to use its facilities. However, Rimmer could be in for a longer stay than he bargained for.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 43 - Floating Farms, Bangladesh

Glitch's trip to a funky floating farm becomes a rescue mission on a fast-flowing river.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 44 - Cave Train Trouble, Slovenia

Lars zooms to the rescue when Glitch and Tala go off the rails in search of a baby dragon.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 12 - Inspiring Women Of Tomorrow

The girls follow an app promising future success, but can they resist their weaknesses?

U&Dave channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 4 - White Hole

The crew decide it's time to increase Holly's IQ seeing as it is supposed to be about 6,000.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 2, The Fly In The Ointment: "The truth is - our Victoria's run away..." Josiah Fosdyke starts work at the tripe works.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 1, Episode 4 - Scotland

Jim and Nancy's search for the Golden Eagle has them facing hurricanes and rainbows on the remote Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, where they also meet legendary musician Edwyn Collins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Benny Hill

Benny Hill Time

Series 1, Episode 6

Comedy series starring Benny Hill.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 1 - Waitress Wars

Lily loves working at a café, until Jas joins. Martha can't believe Ollie has a girlfriend.

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

Whack-O!

The Book Prizes: Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 5 - Zaagmented Reality

While Sol becomes a big business guru, Leah, Mo and Ray are at a hostile hospital. And a chaos-causing doctor seems to turn up everywhere.

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 seventh and eighth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (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.

Talking Pictures TV 5pm (repeat)
San Ferry Ann. Image shows from L to R: Hiker Girl (Barbara Windsor), Ship's Officer (Paul Grist)

San Ferry Ann

Sound-effect comedy following various groups of Brits travelling from Dover to Calais on holiday.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle Grows

It's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?

U&Dave channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, Rob Brydon. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
CITV 6:30pm (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.

BBC Two 7:35pm (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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 2, The Fly In The Ointment: "The truth is - our Victoria's run away..." Josiah Fosdyke starts work at the tripe works.

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 Ruth Jones and James Corden.

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

Not Going Out

A selection of three episodes of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Benny Hill

Benny Hill Time

Series 1, Episode 6

Comedy series starring Benny Hill.

CITV 8:25pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 15 - Were-Gran

Gran needs new teeth. Probably not wise to nab a set found on the side of the road though, under a full moon.

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

Whack-O!

The Book Prizes: Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.

CITV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called Gareth

The Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 1, Episode 1

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

BBC Three 9pm (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 fourth and fifth series of the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 1, Episode 2

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Roisin Conaty

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 5

Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while Bec Hill joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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

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

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 4

The teams arrive in Italy for the final leg of the raucous European Road Trip, with last week's guest teammates Geri Horner and Josh Widdicombe returning for moral support.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Cracker. Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane At The BBC

Celia Imrie narrates an affectionate tribute to Robbie Coltrane.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Hugh Dennis, Maisie Adam, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Ria Lina. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 8

Dara O Briain hosts as Ed Byrne, Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Ria Lina and Ed Gamble join regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Nick Mohammed

Nick Mohammed In Bits

Episode 3 - Daniel Thornthwaite

A fly-on-the-wall look at the making of a major new documentary series, featuring a wildlife expert on the edge of sanity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Connor Jones (Robert Lonsdale), Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sex And Violence

Candice wants boyfriend Aaron to be firmer in the bedroom, and the rest of the estate is living it up at one of Candice and Nan's renowned house parties...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 2, Episode 4 - Honesty

Mark Watson continues to look at the virtues, with the stand-up this week on the topic of 'honesty'. Tim Key and Tom Basden lie, cheat and steal in order to perform their poems and songs.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Catherine Bohart, Dara O Briain, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 9

Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Catherine Bohart, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Michael Odewale join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing

A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 5

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 2 - Binned

Tracey's first sexual encounter with Connor leaves her panicked about being pregnant, and she goes on a mission to find a contraceptive.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Kate & Koji. Image shows from L to R: Joyce (Susie Blake), Kate (Brenda Blethyn)

Kate & Koji

Series 2, Episode 5 - Saint Lavinia

When her lifelong enemy suddenly decides to make amends, Kate thinks she smells a rat. Meanwhile, Koji develops a curious symptom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 2, Episode 2 - Things To Do Before You Die

Mary and Mum have bought Ben a lifestyle magazine. Meanwhile in his unconscious mind, Blitz takes Ben back to 1973 and finds him a life coach with a rather unusual motivational technique.

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 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Christmas Special

Johnny Vegas joins Sean as they take on Jon and Katherine Ryan, while David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Short Stuff. Copyright: BBC

Short Stuff

A showcase of the best content from BBC Scotland's online sketch offerings.

BBC Two 11:20pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 3 - Zoe Lyons, Ria Lina, Tom Ward

The magnificent Zoe Lyons introduces comedians Ria Lina and Tom Ward to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 8 - Operations

If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 4 - Donkey

Following on a theory of appearing a 'donkey' in comparison to Patsy's 'racehorse', Edina commits herself to lose weight. Will the desired effects be seen fast enough?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Kate & Koji. Image shows from L to R: Koji (Okorie Chukwu), Trevor (Martin Marquez)

Kate & Koji

Series 2, Episode 6 - Vote For Kate

Kate ignores her friends' advice and stands against Councillor Bone as the local police and crime commissioner. Medium is set to leave for a job abroad, while Koji's appeal is going badly and it looks as if Kate may be left alone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Life: An Idiot's Guide. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

Life: An Idiot's Guide

Series 2, Episode 2 - Facing Your Fears

Stephen K Amos is joined by stand-ups Michael Redmond, Holly Walsh and Boothby Graffoe (and a particularly nervous audience member) to compile an Idiot's Guide to Facing Your Fears.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:55pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Ms Banks

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 6

Comedy music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with Maisie Adam, Rag'n'Bone Man and Ms Banks joining captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

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

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 7 - Get Me To The Match On Time

Sid's plans for the weekend are thrown into disarray when Trevor only manages to get one ticket to the crucial Liverpool/Arsenal game. Of course, he also happens to have forgotten his sister-in-law's wedding!

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 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 4

Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Brendan (Reece Shearsmith), Phil (Ralf Little), Martin (David Morrissey), Oggy (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Referee's A W***er

The beautiful game. The crunch-clash between United and Rovers in the last match of the season, all safely in the care of the four match officials. A tale of promotion, relegation, corruption, and so, so much more.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:20am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am
55 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Jon Richardson, Alexander Armstrong, Nicky Morgan, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 9 - Election Special

Alexander Armstrong hosts this post-election special, with guests Jon Richardson and Nicky Morgan.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 9 - Atishoo! Atishoo! We All Fall Down

Sid can trust Sally and Jean to fall ill with debilitating influenza on the same day - and on Mike to be as useless as a wet paper bag! It isn't long before he's running round like a mad man: after the bread man, the milkman, the butcher, and even a heavily pregnant Betty!

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Kadiff Kirwan), Beattie (Jenna Coleman)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 2 - Death Be Not Proud

Young couple Beattie and Sam are finally on the property ladder, but the only flat they can afford has a dark and sinister past - one that demands to be heard.

BBC Four 1am (repeat)
Sykes. Tommy Grando (Peter Sellers). Credit: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 6 - Stranger

Hattie is taken aback when a swarthy, thuggish-looking stranger arrives at the door; it turns out to be little Tommy Grando, a local boy who ran away to sea many years ago and swore he'd marry Hattie upon his return...

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Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 1 - Chris McCausland, Sophie Duker, Emmanuel Sonubi

This episode is hosted by the brilliant Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland, who introduces comedians Sophie Duker and Emmanuel Sonubi to the stage.

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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 1, Episode 1

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

BBC Four 1:30am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Spy Ring

After a major and highly publicised recent spy trial, everyone is suspicious of each other. Eric, Hattie and Mr. Brown have their eyes on a particular new neighbour.

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Confessions Of A Window Cleaner. Image shows from L to R: Elizabeth Radlett (Linda Hayden), Timothy Lea (Robin Askwith). Copyright: Columbia Pictures

Confessions Of A Window Cleaner

Sex comedy following Timothy Lea as he embarks on a window cleaning job.

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 fourth and fifth series of the adult sitcom.

BBC Four 2am (repeat)
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Spotlight: Eric Sykes: One Of The Great Troupers

Eric Sykes gives a tongue-in-cheek account of his follies and fortunes as an actor, gag writer, and comedian.

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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 1, Episode 2

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

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Taskmaster. Jenny Eclair

Taskmaster

Series 15, Episode 7 - Schrödinger's Egg

As the battle for the trophy continues, Greg Davies and Alex Horne take things up a notch by introducing a pulper to proceedings. Jelly Babies also cause friction between the participants.

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Not Going Out

A selection of three episodes of the Lee Mack sitcom.

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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 9

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Ed Byrne and Kerry Godliman, oversees the clash between The Burrell Arms from West Sussex and The Manor House from Coventry.

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Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Connor Jones (Robert Lonsdale), Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sex And Violence

Candice wants boyfriend Aaron to be firmer in the bedroom, and the rest of the estate is living it up at one of Candice and Nan's renowned house parties...

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The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 5 - I Ain't 'Fraid Of No Ghost, Dad

A new CCTV installation catches a black shadow: Natasha and the kids are convinced the pub is haunted.

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Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 2 - Binned

Tracey's first sexual encounter with Connor leaves her panicked about being pregnant, and she goes on a mission to find a contraceptive.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Zoe Lyons

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 1

The return of the programme in which famous faces revisit their teenage years, with Martine McCutcheon, Asim Chaudhry and Zoe Lyons joining Rhod on the first edition.

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The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 6 - Win, Lose Or Brewery

Romesh, convinced he has to say goodbye to his dad's pub, has organised a thank you talent evening for the punters. Natasha is on a legal mission to find a loophole in the contract because she doesn't want to leave her home and move in with Jayanthi.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 2, The Fly In The Ointment: "The truth is - our Victoria's run away..." Josiah Fosdyke starts work at the tripe works.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Benny Hill

Benny Hill Time

Series 1, Episode 6

Comedy series starring Benny Hill.

Comedy Central 4:10am (repeat)
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Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 5

Dara O Briain schools our sixth former contestants Leyla, Oisin, and Olly as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes! No phones allowed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
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Whack-O!

The Book Prizes: Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.

Comedy Central 4:35am (repeat)
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Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 6

Dara O Briain schools sixth former contestants Lava, Aaron, and Elliott.

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