British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 27th December 2023

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must Weep

When the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!

U&W channel logo 6:20am (repeat)
Gangsta Granny. Granny (Julia McKenzie)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 15 - Boyfriend

Joe Connolly is Lily Scott's boyfriend and everything is great. When he witnesses John Longmore getting dumped by Eisha Khela, Joe realises he cannot just be a boyfriend, he must be a good boyfriend.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 6 - Where My Caravan Has Rested

George trades his clapped-out old car for - of all things - a caravan! Mr Fourmile and the local Residents' Association offer to buy it from him; with her even snobbier sister due to visit, Mildred is particularly keen for him to get rid.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 16 - Parents Evening

It's parents evening and Joe's parents can't wait to meet his girlfriend, Lily. Joe cannot let this happen.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

Talking Pictures TV 7am (repeat)
And The Same To You

And The Same To You

The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 7 - Squirrelled Away

A sneaky squirrel spoils Bitzer's bird-watching plans.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (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 9, Christmas Special - A Winter's Tale

Ringo is off to stay with his mum In a hotel for the holiday and Simon and Aunt Eleanor have Invited Oliver to spend Christmas with them. But Aunt Eleanor has plans for both Simon and Oliver to spend Christmas Eve in the church guarding the crib.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 25 - Twysted Sister

When a teenage Squawk goes on the rampage, DM summons her Twistyverse counterpart to talk some sense into her. But he overlooks one vital thing - a twisty Squawk is an evil Squawk!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (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

All-day repeats of the David Jason sitcom.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 49 - Puppy Love

There's a new tripe hound in Beanotown, and Gnasher falls head over paws in love with her. Bertie is looking after the visiting dog Ginger, and is determined to keep her away from riff-raff like Gnasher.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 5 - Hull

Mark Steel performs for the locals in Hull.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 39 - Wimbledon, England

The Go Jetters are at Centre Court in Wimbledon, London, to watch the world's most famous tennis tournament.

U&W channel logo 7:40am (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 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 16 - The Junk Man

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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

Lip Service

Episode 3

Whose Handbag Is It Anyway?, Thai food and the nun connection.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Natasha John. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 1

This week includes a musical performance from Tinie Tempah, stand up from Michael, and a jaw-dropping performance from the Peres Brothers group.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 17 - More About Cleaning

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a hall with a very dirty floor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 6 - August - Harvest Home

Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.

Comedy Central 10am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Craig Haywood. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 2

There's music from Bryan Adams and Jess Glynne, and comedy from the inimitable Josh Widdicombe. Dazzling duo Chilly and Fly risk life and limb with an outstanding acrobatic performance. And Michael plays Celebrity Send To All with music star Ronan Keating's phone.

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

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Garden Party

The gang prepare Mr Slater's stately home for a lavish garden party. But with changing weather and a broken statue, can Sooty's magic save the day?

Talking Pictures TV 10:30am (repeat)
The Huggetts Abroad

The Huggetts Abroad

A feel-good comedy road movie in which the Huggetts family drive towards a new life in South Africa by truck.

U&W channel logo 10:50am (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 Christmas specials from the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 23 - Big Net Rescue

Carrot is determined to save Supertato from Evil Pea's trap without help from Prickly Pear.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Bob Servant Says Cheerio. Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Credit: Oliver Bowring

Bob Servant Says Cheerio

Episode 1 - What A Life!

Bob reflects on his childhood and his status as a largely respected writer of romantic fiction. We'll hear extracts from his finest works - Lord Dundee's Lover and Fifty Shades of Broughty Ferry. With the help of his lifelong pal Frank; Bob also recounts the momentous occasion when he first encountered Lulu.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:45am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 2 - The P Factor

Pieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 3 - Waffle The Guest

Waffle tries to be a purr-fect house guest for Mrs Hobbs but he misses the Brooklyn-Bells.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Admirable Penfold

The greatest secret agent and his clumsy sidekick continue their fight against Baron Greenback.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 5 - Hull

Mark Steel performs for the locals in Hull.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 16 - The Junk Man

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 11 - Big Trouble In Little Clowntown

When Professor Squawkencluck's Seriousizer ray is nabbed by Pompom, Danger Mouse teams up with his clown-shaped Bozorian equivalent, Cupcake.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Lip Service

Lip Service

Episode 3

Whose Handbag Is It Anyway?, Thai food and the nun connection.

U&W channel logo 1:55pm (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

Repeat-runs of the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Abominable Showman

JJ is torn between Blamjitsu with the yeti, and helping the Dinmakers write a school song.

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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.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Siw Hughes

Good Morning, Yvette's Nan

A granny becomes a pirate radio DJ in Neil Williams's comedy drama, set in a retirement home in South Wales.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 14 - Evil Pea Takes A Break

Evil Pea's spa break is ruined when the Cobs try to trick Supertato while she's gone.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 40 - Cave Of Crystals, Mexico

While in Mexico, Glitch takes a short cut through the Cave of Crystals, a hidden space that contains some of the biggest crystals in the world!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 6 - August - Harvest Home

Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 3pm (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 the third Sky series of the music-based panel game.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 3, Episode 2 - Leah's Purrfect Day

Leah's big day out at a circus school turns catastrophic when she is mistaken for a famous acrobat, while her friends can't escape their own homemade escape room.

TNT Sports 1 logo 4:30pm (repeat)
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 3 - Llantwit Major AFC - South Wales

Andrew meets members of the club committee to find out why this small club in the second division of the Welsh League has a massive social media following and a fan base in Argentina. Mensah also ditches the white Air Force trainers for a new pair of wellies as he steps foot on a farm for the first time to meet former player and fan Jimbo.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 20 - Carrot Powers Up

Carrot wants to become superstrong, so she restores Evil Pea's robot suit for herself.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of Scilly

It's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean

Grandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm (repeat)
Gangsta Granny. Granny (Julia McKenzie)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 5 - Hull

Mark Steel performs for the locals in Hull.

U&W channel logo 5:50pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?

We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 3 - Imbroglio

With Sean Lock, Frank Skinner and John Bishop.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 16 - The Junk Man

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Two 6:25pm (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

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

U&W channel logo 6:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - The Final Curtain

Will Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 2, Episode 3 - Lucy Lassoes The Moon

To Florence's horror, someone has reprinted her first novel. Selina's in EastEnders, as the new landlady of the Vic. And still nobody's interested in Lucy's Moon shot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Lip Service

Lip Service

Episode 3

Whose Handbag Is It Anyway?, Thai food and the nun connection.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 6 - August - Harvest Home

Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Resonance FM 8pm
30 min
Aufbau

Aufbau

Series 2, Episode 2

A grandfather enjoys a barbeque and someone plays the lottery.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

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

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fatherhood

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

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Greg James

Sport's Funniest 2023 With Greg James

Greg James is joined by Maisie Adam, Tom Davis and Guz Khan to look back at 2023's sporting events.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series N of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie

Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.

Radio 2 logo 9pm
60 min
Radio 2 Remembers Paul O'Grady. Paul O'Grady. Credit: BBC

Radio 2 Remembers Paul O'Grady

Radio 2 remembers and celebrates Paul O'Grady through his own words from the BBC Archive, looking back on his life and career.

BBC Four 9:55pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me. Image shows from L to R: Nina Wadia, Kulvinder Ghir, Dave Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal. Copyright: BBC

Goodness Gracious Me

Series 2, Christmas Special

Goodness Gracious Me goes festive for Christmas. Mr "Everything Comes From India" makes some interesting arguments; the Robinsons and Coopers share a traditional meal; we see inside a women's drop-in centre; and Rav's Animal Hospital returns.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Old Man. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Jon Richardson: Old Man

Jon Richardson's 2018 tour of the UK and Ireland, performed in Blackpool.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Richard Ayoade, Mel Giedroyc, Kevin Bridges

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 28 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023

Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Mel Giedroyc, Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones and Kevin Bridges look back on the year.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 2, Episode 2 - Libel She Wrote

Florence is sued for libel when a character in one of her books is based on a real person. Selina's diaries are serialised in the Daily Mail. Oh, and Lucy's going to the Moon.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Jim Smith

Jim Smith Live From Perth

Comic farmer Jim Smith performs in his home town.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
90 min
Imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter. Image shows left to right: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

Imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

Profile of one of the UK's most successful double acts of the past 40 years. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders' relationship started when they were college flatmates, entertaining each other by playing pranks and inventing characters. This documentary charts their journey from the game-changing Comic Strip team - which helped launch Channel 4 in 1982 - to their domination of BBC schedules over the decades and their recent ventures on the stage, the page and in film.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 4, To Infinity and Beyond: Comedy, with Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins, Dan Tetsell and Lucy Montgomery.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Kae Kurd

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 3 - Kae Kurd, Laura Smyth, Liam Farrelly

Kae Kurd welcomes Laura Smyth and Liam Farrelly to the stage, before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
We Forced A Bot To Write This Show. Credit: BBC

We Forced A Bot To Write This Show

Episode 2 - Pizza, Power Ballad, And Panto.

We forced AI to digest massive amounts of media and then write its own versions. We pushed the scripts into the mouths of actors, and the result is, absurdly, joyously hilarious.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 2, Episode 5

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

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness. Nora Meadows (Katy Wix). Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness

Episode 4 - The VIP Gold Clean

As well as helping her clients with her patented (patent pending) therapy techniques, Nora also visits a hypnotist to help conquer a fear of her own.

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

Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Highlights Special - Best Of

The series sees the return of host Romesh Ranganathan, alongside Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and new faces Lioness legend Jill Scott, and comedian, presenter and triple BAFTA-winner, Mo Gilligan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Book Club

Belle's monthly book club is a time not only to discuss literature but to offload about life and Belle has plenty to let rip about since her son's girlfriend moved in. Read by Lucy Robinson.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter. Image shows left to right: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

Imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

A look back at the 40-year-long career of Dawn and Jennifer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Goldfish Bowl

Series 1, Episode 5

Comedy about two goldfish, Liam and Anton, who contemplate life from their bowl and try to understand their owners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Sean McLoughlin, Ed Byrne, Jen Brister

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sean McLoughlin, Glenn Moore and Jen Brister.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Simon Smethurst (Reece Shearsmith), Spencer Maguire (Steve Pemberton)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 2 - Simon Says

Everyone says the season seven finale of fantasy epic The Ninth Circle was pretty disappointing - even show-runner Spencer Maguire is keen to move on to new projects. But not everyone thinks that it has to be the end of the matter. In fact, Ninth Circle obsessive Simon Smethurst decides to visit his hero to help put things right. Because that's what the fans would want...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:40am (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 12:40am (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?

Series 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

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

Comedy Central 1:10am (repeat)
Jack Whitehall Live. Jack Whitehall. Credit: Jackpot Productions

Jack Whitehall Live

Debut TV and DVD stand-up show from popular young comic Jack Whitehall.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:15am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fatherhood

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

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Modern Life

Comedy sketches on the theme of modern life, poking fun at situations such as sending a naughty picture to the wrong person and being addicted to posting motivational quotes.

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Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 6

It's the Outsiders' final day in the wild. David Mitchell oversees as the pairs of comedians compete to see who can demonstrate various skills in plumbing, painting and funeral rites in their battle for the winner's trophy.

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Doc Martin

Concluding Specials, Christmas Special - Last Christmas In Portwenn

Picturesque Port Isaac provides the beautiful wintry backdrop for this festive special, with all the regular members of the cast reprising their roles. Portwenn is full of festive fun, until Doc Martin has the grotto closed down because he fears Santa has something contagious.

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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 5, Episode 6

Rhod is joined by guests Judi Love, Grace Campbell and Zeze Millz, talking about the make-out party to end all make-out parties and who took their underwear off at a concert.

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Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

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Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 5 - Hull

Mark Steel performs for the locals in Hull.

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QI

Series I, Episode 4 - Indecision

With Jimmy Carr, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 16 - The Junk Man

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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Ahir Shah: Dots

Ahir Shah performs his stand-up show Dots for a live audience.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...

There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.

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Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 1 - Magic In Vegas

The boys are invited by Penn & Teller to join Vegas's longest-running residency show and have just three days to pull their act together.

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Lip Service

Lip Service

Episode 3

Whose Handbag Is It Anyway?, Thai food and the nun connection.

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Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

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Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 2 - K-Pop

Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of the music phenomenon of K-Pop. They start their journey at a sold-out NCT Dream gig at Wembley Arena, then head to South Korea to learn about the genre.

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Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 6 - August - Harvest Home

Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.

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Rosie Tries To Help

Series 1, Episode 2 - Men With Tom Allen

Worried that men (all of them) have issues with emotional honesty, Rosie asks Tom Allen to help her bring out their sensitive side.

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Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 3 - Llantwit Major AFC - South Wales

Andrew meets members of the club committee to find out why this small club in the second division of the Welsh League has a massive social media following and a fan base in Argentina. Mensah also ditches the white Air Force trainers for a new pair of wellies as he steps foot on a farm for the first time to meet former player and fan Jimbo.

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Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 1

This week includes a musical performance from Tinie Tempah, stand up from Michael, and a jaw-dropping performance from the Peres Brothers group.

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George & Mildred

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year Itch

It's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...

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