British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 14th September 2024

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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 1, Episode 8 - The Day Of Rest

It's Sunday, and all is far from well, peaceful, or quiet in the Abbott household! New neighbours, drilling, welding, and a lack of coffee are only the start of Sid's worries.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 20 - Dino Danger

A toy dinosaur rampages through the supermarket and scares the Grape Kids. Carrot and Supertato work out that it's controlled by a remote control and try to get the dinosaur back in its box.

BBC Two 6:30am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, Scotland

The Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 17 - Big Pop On Top

Bitz and Bob are making a film about Big Pop.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 28 - Go Jet Academy: Rainbow

Grandmaster Glitch tries to make his own rainbow but creates a huge rain storm instead.

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big Freeze

It's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.

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

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 1 - Keep On Running

Denzil calls about Boycie's house bringing news that the infamous Driscoll Brothers are being released early from prison and they're on the hunt for the supergrass who helped get them banged up. Boycie is horrified. By the time Marlene and Tyler return, he's sold the house, sold the car dealership and planned a new life in Shropshire.

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 11 - Film Night

Bitzer discovers Shaun watching old home movies in the barn. He joins him to share some fond memories of life on the farm. However, they don't like everything they see. Things get heated as the pair try to outdo each other by showing embarrassing clips from each other's past. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?

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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.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 22 - Do Good Dennis

Dennis and Gnasher accidentally do good deeds for the people of Beanotown.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 17 - Cosmic Frisbo

Today is the Year 7 talent show and Frisbo will perform his greatest ever magic trick with Joe as his stooge. But when Joe accidentally says yes to being Siobhan Murphy's boyfriend, he has bigger problems to deal with.

U&Drama channel logo 7:30am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

A selection of episodes from the eighth and ninth series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 6 - Family Matters

Family Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 32 - Go Jet Academy: Lightning Bolt Blackout

An electrical storm strikes Academy Island, and the Go Jetters are trapped!

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Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 1 - Concessions

As Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:45am (repeat)
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Holmes And Watford

Episode 4

A burglary has taken place, and Tina has a lightbulb moment as to who may have committed the crime.

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

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 4

TV presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes both hand over their phones in the first ever double Send To All and there's music from pop rockers The Vamps. Plus whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of Midnight Gameshow? Plus new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star of the Show.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 4

What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? - and world affairs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10am (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 7 - St Albert's Day

Arkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 8 - But...

Juggling cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (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 episodes from the seventh series of the David Jason sitcom.

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Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cowboy

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

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 11 - History Of Broadway

Greg Jenner is joined in twentieth-century New York by Dr Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins and comedian Desiree Burch to learn about the history of Broadway.

U&Drama channel logo 10:40am (repeat)
Hamish Macbeth. Hamish Macbeth (Robert Carlyle)

Hamish Macbeth

A selection of episodes from the second series.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 17 - Table Mountain, South Africa

Glitch wants to ski, so the grimbots give Table Mountain a snowy peak, which threatens its rare plants.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 4

Journalist, author and podcaster Adam Hurrey, former netball player Eboni Usoro-Brown, British sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake and comedian Ivo Graham join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Noising Up. Credit: BBC

Noising Up

Series 4, Episode 3

Topical sketch show sending up headlines happening across Scotland and all over the world.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Inel Tomlinson, Rosie Jones

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 6 - Ruinous Rivals

From warring brothers to farting mothers, Horrible Histories presents some of the biggest, best and worst rivalries throughout time.

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

The News Quiz

Series 115, Episode 2 - Prisoners and Pensioners

Simon Evans, Ria Lina, Glenn Moore and Coco Khan join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week, the panel look towards a cold winter for pensioners, an early fall for prisoners, and try to figure out exactly what was being said during the US Presidential debate.

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Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 9 - All In The Game

Team SMoRCLe stay up late to train with a famous Korean player, but things soon get weird.

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Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cake Calamity

Bitz has created a super strawberry, dreamy creamy, nicely icely, bake-a-licious cake that is so tasty Bob suggests she makes more so she can sell them to the whole world.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 9 - Rabbit

Charlie, Alison and Ben try to come up with a plan to make enough money for a trip to the cinema. When they see a rabbit running across the local golf course, Charlie thinks he's found the perfect solution.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, Peru

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

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, Madagascar

Grandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
So Awkward Academy

So Awkward Academy

Episode 5 - The Great Lucchini

As if by magic, Luca makes Conan disappear, Lily shows 'leadership' qualities, and Jeff teaches history without using tech. Is it all smoke and mirrors?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
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Holmes And Watford

Episode 4

A burglary has taken place, and Tina has a lightbulb moment as to who may have committed the crime.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 4

What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? - and world affairs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 8 - But...

Juggling cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets.

U&W channel logo 3pm (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 second series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
Ray Porter

The Goat Doctor

Graeme Garden's true, absurd, frankly hard to believe tale of the quack doctor who convinced patients he could revive their sex lives with goats' testicles.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 8

Head teacher Mr Goldman decides to update the school bell but it doesn't go to plan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Cute Shall Inherit The Earth

A CATastrophe hits earth and only DM can stop things from getting too hairy when cute kittens begin replacing humans.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

It's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (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.

Comedy Central Extra 5pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Easter Night At The Coliseum. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night At The Coliseum

Michael McIntyre hosts a special Easter entertainment extravaganza from London's Coliseum.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

Comedy Central Extra 6pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

A selection of three episodes from the variety comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of episodes from the second series of the angling comedy.

U&W channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
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Holmes And Watford

Episode 4

A burglary has taken place, and Tina has a lightbulb moment as to who may have committed the crime.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 4

What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? - and world affairs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 8 - But...

Juggling cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 7, Episode 3 - UFC

Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of mixed martial arts, visiting the Ultimate Fighting Championship's International Fight Week in Las Vegas to train with the stars before taking on a one-on-one UFC challenge on top of the Eiffel Tower.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Allison (Katherine Ryan), Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 3

Kethan wants Deacon to carry out a job for him that involves a bag swap in the Channel Islands, while Alfie struggles to convince HMRC that everything is in order.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

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

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 episodes from the ninth and tenth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

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 fifth series of the adult sitcom.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Grimsby. Image shows from L to R: Nobby (Sacha Baron Cohen), Sebastian (Mark Strong). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Grimsby

Sacha Baron Cohen comedy about a slick spy and his idiot brother.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Big Dom (Tom Davis), Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 4

Deacon and Allison are dragged deeper into the criminal underworld when they steal a Ferrari to pay their blackmailer's demands. Can they fence a car, get HMRC off their backs, and make it to the IVF clinic for 5?

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 third series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Image shows left to right: Jen (Selin Hizli), Mr Graham (Nathan Welsh), Nic (Daisy May Cooper)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Episode 3

Nic makes a shocking discovery that changes everything, and at the school gates, a series of revelations about Jen kicks off that begs the question - is it Jen or is it Katya?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Andrew Maxwell

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Pilot, Episode 1

Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best stand-ups from outside the UK.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10pm
35 min
Password

Password

Episode 3

Stephen Mangan hosts the game show, with Emerson and Becky joining captains Daisy May Cooper and Alan Carr to guess mystery words across multiple rounds as they try to win £10,000.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 5

Sketch show centred around the talents of Scottish actors Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Karen Dunbar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Tom Allen. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice

Episode 2

With help from the assembled studio audience, Tom Allen works out how best to navigate some tricky social situations and how to keep a lid on his fury when confronted with life's small injustices.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Becca (Jessica Hynes)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Episode 4

Who is Jen, and who is Katya? It's time to reveal the truth about this new mum in town and see what's really been going on.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
Short Stuff. Copyright: BBC

Short Stuff

Episode 1

Featuring funny work from Alessio Avezzano, Burds, Stephen Buchanan, Zara Janjua and Gregor MacKay.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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QI

Series H, Episode 12 - Horses And Hunting

With Jimmy Carr, Dara O'Briain and Clare Balding.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Funny Woman. Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw (Gemma Arterton)

Funny Woman

Series 2, Episode 2

Sophie's got the gang back together, but it's not the same. Bill is distracted writing his novel, Tony is not thrilled with shouldering the sitcom workload and it's all super awkward with Dennis following his divorce bombshell.

U&W channel logo 11pm (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...

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty. Christian Brighty

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty

Episode 4 - The Lord I Shot

Brighty's decision to right a wrong - killing a man in a duel - leads to a bust-up with Babs. Whilst she goes full revolutionary, Brighty and Churley mentor a young proto-rake.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sorry About Last Night

Sorry About Last Night

Episode 3 - A Animal

Andy and Julie throw a posh dinner party.

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), Episode 13

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck, taking on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Susie Dent is joined by Phill Jupitus in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Andy Zaltzman, Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, Rosie Jones

Taskmaster

Series 18, Episode 1 - The Faceless Facilitators

Greg Davies and his faultlessly loyal assistant Alex Horne welcome five fairly fresh bodies for a crack at TV's greatest prize: Greg's disembodied head, painted gold and stuck to a plinth. Andy Zaltzman, Babátúndé Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones attempt to impress the Taskmaster by searching for a seal, hurling yoga balls in a theme park, and force-feeding Alex a bowlful of bubblegum.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 3

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

U&W channel logo 11:30pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 2, Episode 1 - About Upset Mums

Nathan illustrates what can happen when you do not listen to your mum.

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

Sounding Off With McGough

Episode 1

Roger McGough looks at life, love, happiness, heroes, villains and embarrassing relations.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Kirsty Young

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 10

Writer and broadcaster Kirsty Young takes up the reins as host. Writer and director Armando Iannucci and comedian Phil Wang join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.

Talking Pictures TV Midnight (repeat)
Spanish Fly. Image shows from L to R: Mike Scott (Leslie Phillips), Julie (Roswicha Honczar). Copyright: Impact Quadrant-Quadrant Films

Spanish Fly

Mediterranean comedy following businessman Mike Scott and former school-mate Sir Percy de Courcy, finding a way to flog some horrendous local wine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 4

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

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 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 15

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

BBC Four 12:10am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 1 - Prisoner And Escort

It's New Years Eve, and Norman Stanley Fletcher is escorted from London to Slade Prison in the far North of England to begin a five-year sentence for stealing a lorry. But it's a long journey from London to HMP Slade - can Fletch escape his escort?

Comedy Central 12:40am (repeat)
Comedy Central Live. Image shows left to right: Fatiha El-Ghorri, Rosie Jones, Lee Ridley, Ivo Graham, Thanyia Moore, Abi Clarke, Aurie Styla, Suzi Ruffell

Comedy Central Live

CC Live: Stand Up Shorts, Episode 3

Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Sunil Patel, Ali Woods and Ola Labib cover topics including the Welsh language, cryptocurrency and London tourists.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Image shows left to right: Jen (Selin Hizli), Mr Graham (Nathan Welsh), Nic (Daisy May Cooper)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Episode 3

Nic makes a shocking discovery that changes everything, and at the school gates, a series of revelations about Jen kicks off that begs the question - is it Jen or is it Katya?

BBC Four 12:40am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

U&Dave channel logo 12:55am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 3

Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.

BBC Three 1am (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 fifth series of the adult sitcom.

Comedy Central 1:15am (repeat)
Comedy Central Live. Image shows left to right: Fatiha El-Ghorri, Rosie Jones, Lee Ridley, Ivo Graham, Thanyia Moore, Abi Clarke, Aurie Styla, Suzi Ruffell

Comedy Central Live

CC Live: Stand Up Shorts, Episode 4

Dan Tiernan, Lindsey Santoro, Toussaint Douglass and Njambi McGrath tell jokes on topics covering everything from dyspraxia to polygamy.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 3 - A Number Of Old Wives Tales

Arthur gets involved with Clive Cosgrove, who has several businesses run by women - but it turns out that he is married to all of them.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling

CelebAbility

Series 7, Episode 6

Snoochie Shy leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating Seann Walsh, Tasha Gouri, Donna Preston and Karim Zeroual in a series of silly games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Becca (Jessica Hynes)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Episode 4

Who is Jen, and who is Katya? It's time to reveal the truth about this new mum in town and see what's really been going on.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Orwellian panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 3

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Sarah Millican, Jamali Maddix

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 24 (Channel 4: Series 25), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic letters and numbers mash-up, with Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Joe Wilkinson and Rob Beckett take on Sarah Millican and Jamali Maddix, while Glenn Moore joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 4

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Episode 4

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Ivo Graham & Emmanuel Sonubi.

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The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Diet

Pearl is spurred on to lose some weight after learning that an old flame from back home is visiting England, and realising just how thin she was when they last met.

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Holmes And Watford

Episode 4

A burglary has taken place, and Tina has a lightbulb moment as to who may have committed the crime.

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Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

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

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Play It Cool

Episode 4

What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? - and world affairs.

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Guessable?. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Nick Helm, Helen Bauer, Darren Harriott, Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Michael Dapaah, Harriet Kemsley

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Return Of The Fly

Nick Helm, Harriet Kemsley, Michael Dapaah and Helen Bauer join Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and John Kearns to identify famous names or objects.

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Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 8 - But...

Juggling cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets.

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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Vic Reeves

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 3

Rhod is joined by Jim Moir, Lorraine Kelly and Kae Kurd as they travel back in time. Discover who had erotic fantasies about Star Trek and who was a teenage criminal.

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