British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 5th August 2023

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Second Best Bed

Second Best Bed

The marriage between a middle-aged man and a young woman becomes turbulent when she immediately rebels against his ideas that a wife should obey everything a husband tells her to do.

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Joel & Nish Vs The World. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joel & Nish Vs The World

Series 2, Episode 3 - Argentina

Joel and Nish will have 4 days to prove themselves to the Gauchos that they aren't one trick ponies by mastering horse riding and learning how to lasso, herd and move cattle from across the Argentinian plains. Will they have to buck up their ideas? Or can they be whipped into shape?

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 4, Episode 6 - The Royal Connection

While Simon delves into genealogy, Oliver prepares to add to his customers none other than HRH The Prince of Wales.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 19 - Fly Out Of Time

Lloyd, PB and Abacus discover a fly frozen in an ice cube - a drop from the kitchen counter later allows them to meet Marvin, a fly from the past. Full of gratitude, Marvin insists on repaying Lloyd, but his persistent helpfulness soon gets out of hand.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:10am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 4 - Inside

The Twirlywoos see a man putting something inside his tent, and they get carried away putting more and more things inside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo has managed to get stuck inside the teapot. Can Peekaboo get out without being spotted by the Twirlywoos?

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 20 - Cool Lloyd

Lloyd discovers that Abacus and PB have been invited to a party without him... and to make matters worse, it's Berry's party! Not wanting to be outdone by Berry, Lloyd decides that he will have his own party... and it will be much better and more popular than Berry's.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 21 - Go Jet Academy: Ghost Crabs

Glitch damages the Academy crabs' habitat when he takes all the sand from their beach.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 12 - The Coach That Came In From The Cold

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

BBC Two 6:55am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 4 - Museum Mischief

Evil Pea pretends to help Supertato and Carrot train for crime prevention, but she tricks them and steals a mobile phone. Supertato and Carrot have a clever plan to get it back.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 13 - Express Delivery

Shaun and the flock race to stop a package from reaching the Farmer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

BBC Two 7:05am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 17 - Tour de Mossy Bottom

Bitzer gets the out-of-shape Farmer back on his bike and ends up on a wild ride.

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

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 7

A plane, chair, pencil and watering can are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 23 - The Scare Mouse Project

Colonel K spins a terrifying tale about the Headless Postman - an ancient and alarmingly scary apparition.

BBC Two 7:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 18 - Inventor's Block

Dennis doesn't realise the pressure he's putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor's block.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 13 - Screwtop Spudswap

Dennis is desperate to prevent Pieface from failing Mrs Creecher's maths test! He persuades the gang to use Professor Von Screwtop's mind-swapping device. But in a disastrous turn of events, Screwtop is on the loose with the brain of Paul the potato and Pieface is left with a potato with the brain of Screwtop to help get him through the test!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 1, Episode 3 - When The Going Gets Tough

As Ben receives notification of an "interview" with the tax inspector, Bill gets into a spot of bother at the supermarket. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a note and phone number to resolve, and Jenny's going vegetarian.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 22 - The Salmon Run, Alaska

Alaska's a cool place to watch the salmon run, but Glitch opens a 'fishy taxi service' to help the salmon avoid tricky waterfalls and greedy bears. What could possibly go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 3 - Front Page Story

Mr. Humphries is made founding editor of the Grace Bros. staff newspaper, and his colleagues pressure him to investigate why they didn't get the £600 bonus promised to them.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope Peril

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:50am (repeat)
Carry On Matron. Image shows from L to R: Cyril Carter (Kenneth Cope), Matron (Hattie Jacques)

Carry On Matron

Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Makeover

Mr Khan is, obviously, the natural choice to front a new promotional video for the mosque. Or so he believes. Manager Dave, however, has different ideas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Proper Charlie

Factory worker Charlie Garside tries to stir his colleagues into political action when the bosses cut their toilet time down to four minutes.

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

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 1 - Naani's Return

When the family arrive back from a trip to Pakistan with Mr Khan's mother-in-law in tow, Mr Khan is lumbered with looking after her.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 2 - Grape Kids' Super Camp

Supertato shows the Grape Kids how to camp Supertato-style, but Evil Pea arrives and wows them with her ice camping. Before long, the Grape Kids need to be rescued by Supertato.

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 7, Episode 7 - Nell Gwyn

We're travelling back to 17th century England with one of the first actresses in comedy and a mistress to King Charles II, Nell Gwyn.

Talking Pictures TV 10:05am (repeat)
That's An Order

That's An Order

Short children's comedy film.

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 selection of 15 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 22 - The Runaway Bath

A mucky Sweep is told to take a bath and clean himself up - but he gets his paw stuck in the tap. When Sooty comes to the rescue in his campervan the situation heads for disaster.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30am (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Spencer (Nathan Foad), Wendy (Jane Horrocks), Maleek (Samson Kayo)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 4

Wendy realises she has to address Spencer's poor behaviour when he spends the day on the road with her and Maleek. Jo makes an allegation against George.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Carry On, Constable. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Frank Wilkins (Sid James), Desk Sgt. Laura Moon (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On, Constable

Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.

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

Breaking The News

Series 25, Episode 7

Des Clarke returns for more topical comedy, with guests Ray Bradshaw, Diona Doherty, David Kay & Karen Bartke.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Rhys James

What Are You Talking About?

Rhys James investigates the major issues of the week.

U&Drama channel logo 12:55pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 2, Episode 6 - Ballad For Wind Instruments And Canoe

A transaction with the fabulous Arnpepper; the Great Gob Contest; and a runaway canoe.

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

BBC Two 1pm (repeat)
Whisky Galore!. Image shows from L to R: George Campbell (Gordon Jackson), The Biffer (Morland Graham). Copyright: Ealing Studios

Whisky Galore!

Classic Ealing comedy about a Scotch-laden ship that runs aground off the coast of the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War.

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

Red Dwarf

Series VIII, Episode 3 - Back In The Red: Part Three

As the Dwarfers all still believe they are escaping from the ship, Rimmer is hurrying to the artificial reality suite to delete all mentions of the agreements between him and Lister.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, Senegal

The team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 44 - The Paddy Fields of China

The Go Jetters swing into action when Glitch uses real landmarks for his crazy golf course.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rufus (Charlie Nicholson), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst), Jas Salford (Emily Burnett), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 10 - So Lily

Lily and Jas go crazy when Mazel introduces a new cake that has 250,000 followers.

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

Red Dwarf

Series VIII, Episode 4 - Cassandra

Lister foolishly takes Holly's advice to join the "Canaries" believing that it is the prison choir.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rufus (Charlie Nicholson), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst), Jas Salford (Emily Burnett), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 12 - Academic Lily Speaking

Martha and Lily try to find each other boyfriends. Meanwhile, Ollie is stressed.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tench (Norfolk Lakes)

While in Norfolk fishing for tench, Bob tries to impress Paul with his childhood fishing rod - and fails.

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

A Proper Charlie

Factory worker Charlie Garside tries to stir his colleagues into political action when the bosses cut their toilet time down to four minutes.

U&Dave channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Barbel (Middle Wye, Herefordshire)

Paul and Bob fish for the mighty barbel in Hay on Wye. Passing a graveyard they muse about the future and chat to a local vicar about death and their own funerals.

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
Beyond The Fringe. Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett. Copyright: BBC

Behind Beyond The Fringe

Four young men are brought together to stage a late night revue for the Edinburgh Festival; Beyond The Fringe is born & comedy will never be the same again.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 17

Captain Adorable is on hand with another top tip for his new trainee Awesome Girl - this time he shows her some very silly ways to hide. Keith Fitt is hiding too - he and Arthur Sleep are playing hide and seek in the newsroom.

U&Dave channel logo 3:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, David Mitchell, Danny Dyer, Rob Brydon, Joe Lycett, Lee Mack, Moira Stuart. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 1

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Danny Dyer, Jon Richardson, Joe Lycett and Moira Stuart.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Good, The Bad And The Prickly

Prickly Pear arrives in the supermarket and tries to take over Evil Pea's freezer. Supertato discovers that Prickly Pear isn't mean at all and just needs some good friends.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 13 - Wrapping

The Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.

U&Dave channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:25pm (repeat)
The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Comedy crime caper in which a group of British crooks plot a bank heist in Turin.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 7 - Tablet Takeover

The Veggies are delighted with a new tablet they've found. When they're not looking, Evil Pea turns the tablet to evil mode. Soon the tablet takes over the supermarket.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 1 - Baa-gherita

A hungry Shaun turns the Farmer's pottery oven into a pizza factory.

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 first series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And George

Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, gets locked inside her house, giving Waffle a chance to prove himself to Mrs Hobbs. Can he rescue George?

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

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 27, Episode 7 - Cosmic Dust

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about dust that is raining down on Earth from space. They are joined by planetary scientists Matthew Genge and Penny Wozniakiewicz and comedian Alan Davies.

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 from the Lee Mack sitcom.

CITV 8:30pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll Roll

It's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.

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

A Proper Charlie

Factory worker Charlie Garside tries to stir his colleagues into political action when the bosses cut their toilet time down to four minutes.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 21 - Cheer Grimsby

Dave and his friends are enlisted as cheerleaders for their school sports team - with the help of Gran, they are going to put on the best - and only - cheer performance their Grimsby school has ever seen...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 3 - Crufts

Dog owners Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter their pets in Crufts to see if their new best friends can learn a thing or two. Seven-time Crufts champion and Britain's Got Talent star Ashleigh Butler acts as their guide as they training their dogs and teach them the key principles of dog training ahead of competing in the agility tournament at the event.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:15pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 1

There's a new Chief in town after Cameron Miekelson's suspended when he becomes the victim of an undercover tabloid sting. Chief Harry Cope is drafted in to mop up the scandal, act like bleach and clean up the cops but Miekelson's having none of it.

BBC Three 9:30pm (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 first series of the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 5

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

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm (repeat)
The Farm. Jim MacDonald (Jim Smith)

The Farm

Real-life farmer and comedian Jim Smith stars in a sitcom pilot inspired by his life.

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

The Skewer

Series 9, Episode 7

This week - Bad Blood, Trump's Troubles, and Jordan Henderson of Arabia.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Chris McCausland

Chris McCausland Live: Speaky Blinder

Chris McCausland performs his Speaky Blinder show at the Shepherd's Bush Empire.

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 third series of the prison-based sitcom.

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)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Neil Innes

Rutles legend Neil Innes is the special guest this week, joining Mitch as he plays some more comic songs and talks about them.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm (repeat)
In The Loop. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC / Aramid Entertainment

In The Loop

The US President and the UK Prime Minister fancy going to war - but this one will be quick. Looks like Malcolm Tucker is in the thick of it again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Cowards. Image shows from L to R: Tim Key, Stefan Golaszewski, Lloyd Woolf, Tom Basden. Copyright: BBC

Cowards

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketches include bullying in the land of Mr Men; a bear fight; and the pointless continuation of a game of sardines.

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.

BBC Four 10:40pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Comedy panel-game-show of missing words hosted in turn by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, Lily Savage and Bradley Walsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 5

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Money

Richard Wilson contemplates the role of money in his life, comparing himself to other celebs along the way.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley. The Brett Domino Trio are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Dreaming Whilst Black. Helen (Isy Suttie). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black

Episode 3 - The Friends

Kwabena is broke and struggles to impress his high-flying love interest Vanessa. Luckily he meets a big-time producer who offers him a break.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 3, Episode 1 - Ludwig van Beethoven

Mark presents the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, saying that you need passion in order to love and create great music, and that he loved the individual.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 6

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
Dreaming Whilst Black. Maurice (Demmy Ladipo). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black

Episode 4 - The Birth

Funmi goes into labour but the birth takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile Vanessa has some big news for Kwabs...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Jon Richardson and David O'Doherty taking on guest captain Johnny Vegas, and Jamie Laing. Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Road

If there is one person who knows a thing or two about how to travel it's Billy Connolly. After 50 years of near constant touring, we find the Big Man resplendent in his back garden rummaging through trinkets and memories as he ruminates about dream locations, nightmare family holidays and offers up travel tips for your private bits!

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

BBC Four 12:40am (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Job Interview

Frank goes for a job interview.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 12:55am (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Michael (Michael McKean), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Dad

Paul and Ally are thrilled that Sprout the family gerbil has finally died, but explaining loss to Luke and Ava is more difficult than they thought as grief manifests itself in mysterious ways and throws the family off course.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Rhys James, Sally Phillips, Huge Davies

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'.

BBC Four 1:10am
30 min version
(repeat)
BBC Four

To Be Perfectly Frank

Documentary following Michael Crawford and the making of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 5

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

BBC Three 1:50am (repeat)
Mobility. Nuje (Jack Carroll)

Mobility

Comedy short about three disabled teenagers from Huddersfield who must catch the same mobility bus to school each day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

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

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 first series of the adult sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25am (repeat)
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown. Image shows from L to R: Josie D'Arby, Fay Ripley, Richard Madeley

Paul Sinha's TV Showdown

Series 1, Episode 6

John Thomson, Emilia Fox, Josie D'Arby and Richard Madeley compete head-to-head and test their TV knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 5

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 6

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 4am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 2

The boys' epic road trip takes them to the new home of the LA Rams. James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie will be performing, pom poms and all, with the LA Rams cheerleaders in front of an American football crowd of 91,000.

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

A Proper Charlie

Factory worker Charlie Garside tries to stir his colleagues into political action when the bosses cut their toilet time down to four minutes.

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