British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 12th October 2024

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Birthday

Radio version of Michael Frayn starring Dawn French in her BBC radio debut.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

BBC Two 6:25am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 35 - St Basil's Cathedral, Russia

The Go Jetters visit St Basil's Cathedral, but birthday boy Grandmaster Glitch has glitched it. Not cool!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:40am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 3 - Greatest Gig In Town

With Bitz on drums, Bob on guitar and Bevel on vocals, The Booyahs are ready to perform.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 7 - Litterbugs

Bean is furious with the untidy state of the streets and all the people who drop litter so he goes on a one-man mission to clean up the town.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 12 - Tee Off, Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean sticks rigorously to the rules in a game of crazy golf, and racks up a huge putt-count accordingly. He also needs to visit the laundrette.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

The Go Jetters race to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but has it really been glitched?

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 19 - Bull v Wool

It's a beautiful day and Shaun, Bitzer and Timmy are enjoying a picnic, when an unexpected guest arrives and spoils the peace. Forced into hiding the trio find ways to entertain themselves, until they have to brave up and face their fear.

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

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 12 - Valentine

It is Valentine's Day and Joe Connolly has a plan to send Lily Scott a Valentine's card.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 2 - Up In Arms

With both father and son having been made redundant, Sonny makes a rash decision - he's going to enlist in the Army!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 13 - Fight

Joe Connolly has never been in a fight, but that doesn't stop him from getting the reputation as the toughest kid in Year 7.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 31 - Eco Worriers

Dennis and the gang take on the power of WilburCorp to stop Walter's new line of collectable toys ruining the Beanotown environment with all its wasteful plastic packaging.

U&Drama channel logo 7:25am (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 second series.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong Goodbye

A local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 3 - Give A Little Whistle

After an awful morning with far too many jobs on her plate and demands from the family, Pearl goes to work in a foul mood. A pleasant meal with her boss, however, soon turns the day around.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South America

What goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 5 - Parents Should Be Seen And Not Heard

Differences in the generation gap become more apparent when Sally becomes engaged - but not to be married, just to live together!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 1 - Balloon Quest

The heroes discover that their latest quest - delivering 30 birthday balloons to Mr Friendlyface's cousin - isn't as easy as they expected.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
Man About The House. Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

Man About The House

When their landlord has to sell-up for redevelopment, Robin and his two female flatmates organise a petition to their local MP.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 2 - The New Broom

Alec Foster, the camp controller, threatens the entertainment staff with the sack. Does this mean Peggy will finally get her yellow coat?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Series 11, Episode 2 - That's My Baby

Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

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

Stilgoe's Around

Series 2, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1984 radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the David Jason sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 8 - Turnip Of Terror

Supertato and the Veggies are shocked when they meet a turnip in the deli counter.

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

Hamish Macbeth

A selection of episodes from the third series.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 25 - Komodo National Park, Indonesia

When Grandmaster Glitch supersizes a fierce komodo dragon, the Go Jetters must find the size ray to fix the glitch.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ready, Set, Check

It's race day in Craft City and Bob is determined to come first and win the trophy, until disaster strikes and his go-kart starts falling apart! Has Bitz got a solution?

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

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 8

Football presenter Flex, broadcaster Kate Mason, British rower Moe Sbihi, and comedian Neil Delamere join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Birthday

Radio version of Michael Frayn starring Dawn French in her BBC radio debut.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:05pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Christmas Special - Minder On The Orient Express

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Amanda Clark

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 11 - Terrifying Tower Of London

Famous inmates, botched escapes and thefts, and Henry VIII's favourite executions - they're all here in a terrifying history of the Tower of London.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

The News Quiz

Series 115, Episode 6 - Cleverly Timed Exits

Ahir Shah, Andrew Maxwell, Athena Kugblenu and Anushka Asthana join guest host Geoff Norcott to quiz the news. This week the panel unpack Sue Gray's cabinet exit, the arrival of man (and possible Irish Law firm) Morgan McSweeney and James Cleverly pipped at the post.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 3, Episode 3 - Gran Theft Oh No!

It's player v player for Sol and Wei and their super-competitive grandmas. Arul and his brother test their luck in a tabletop miniquest, and Stefan's nutty secret is revealed.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

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, Christmas Special - Murderer

When Charlie notices Mr Leith acting differently, he's convinced it means he's murdered his wife.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane Rescue

Grim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.

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

Go Jetters

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

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

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

So Awkward Academy

Episode 9 - Charity Single

Miss Marmaduke holds a charity single competition, and Cranmede's musicians discover they are not in tune.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Series 11, Episode 2 - That's My Baby

Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
Pickle Storm

Pickle Storm

Episode 4 - Level Whoops

Pickle and Mia argue over a video game, causing two of the characters to come alive.

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

Stilgoe's Around

Series 2, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1984 radio.

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 fourth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 2 - Mummy's Boy

Mum Kelly is finding it hard to be separated from her Year 8 son Boo Boo Bear. Could she be the most embarrassing parent ever?

Comedy Central Extra 4pm (repeat)
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the revived game show.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!

Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 48 - High School Inedible

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cheese Moon

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Birthday

Radio version of Michael Frayn starring Dawn French in her BBC radio debut.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 1 - Balloon Quest

The heroes discover that their latest quest - delivering 30 birthday balloons to Mr Friendlyface's cousin - isn't as easy as they expected.

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 fourth 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 third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 7, Episode 2 - Heavy Metal

Scottish band Bleed From Within try to educate Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan in the ways of the headbanger in time for a surprise performance of Metallica's Enter Sandman at the Download festival in front of 4,000 fans. The boys also get some extra tips from US rock stars Wheatus and Queens of the Stone Age.

Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 4, Episode 9 - Time Decays

An idyllic Shakespeare walk soon turns to disaster when one of the walkers is murdered and Frank becomes the prime suspect.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Will & Ralf Should Know Better. Image shows left to right: Will Mellor, Nunmahunt, Ralf Little

Will & Ralf Should Know Better

Episode 1

Will and Ralf are putting their physical and mental strength to the test. They meet the World's Strongest Woman, learn calming Buddhist practices and challenge themselves in an explosive Hostile Environment Training drill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Series 11, Episode 2 - That's My Baby

Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood.

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

Stilgoe's Around

Series 2, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1984 radio.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

U&Dave channel logo 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 11th 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 seventh series of the adult sitcom.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Michelle (Joy McAvoy)

Two Doors Down

Series 4, Episode 5 - Overnight

With their house in turmoil in the midst of the redecoration, new Latimer Crescent residents Alan and Michelle take refuge from the floor sanding with an overnight stay in neighbours Beth and Eric's house.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 1

James Corden has flown Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall and Freddie Flintoff to America for an adventure. The jet-lagged boys hit the bowling alley and take to the field in front of a packed-out crowd at an Oakland Raiders game.

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 fifth series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Outlaws. Gabby (Eleanor Tomlinson)

The Outlaws

Series 1, Episode 3

Campaigner Myrna is rejected by the organisation she dedicated her life to. As Christian's enemies engage in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, a decision is made about the mysterious bag of cash.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Andrew Maxwell

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Series 1, Episode 4

Comics in Dubai, Kampala and Rome perform to an audience in London.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm (repeat)
Stevens & McCarthy. Image shows left to right: Louise McCarthy, Gayle Telfer Stevens

Stevens & McCarthy

Episode 1

The duo are in tune with 'Millennial' woes; pensioner power hits the headlines; and a gamer mum loses her cool. Meanwhile, at the roll van, Davie the worker feels sexually objectified; Adele's new album is a hit list of age issues; and the girls think twinkly lights are the answer to all life's woes.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm
35 min
Password

Password

Episode 7

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 4, Episode 2

Sean Connery, Griff Rhys Jones, Pam Ayres, Kirsty Young and Peter Sallis all have one thing in common. They enjoy nothing more than coming together every week or so for a bit of bare knuckle fighting.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 6, Episode 3 - Blast From The Past

Farmer Jim's old flame is back on the scene and reigniting something in the old man. It's an erotic trip down memory lane, which turns out isn't for the faint-hearted. Confronted by this racy past, Jim finds himself exposed - both his heart and his balls. Meanwhile JJ's back! The gang come up with an elaborate scheme to clear his name involving some suspect spy action and a pair of ridiculous glasses.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Dempsey, Rosie Dempsey, Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

A festive special as Sara Pascoe introduces Flo & Joan and Chris McCausland.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Randy Writes A Novel

Randy Feltface's Destruction Manual

Episode 4 - Water

Randy Feltface takes a deep dive and comes up wishing he hadn't. Extinction, pollution, rising temperatures and a very angry salmon all make an unwelcome appearance in this show - but will Randy press on with his plan to press the destruction button, or will he have a change of heart and share his hopes for the future?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 2, Episode 2

David has still barricaded the three of them inside the Radio 4 studio. He's taken all the Radio 4 microphones hostage in an attempt to make the network give them their own radio series. Things take a turn for the worse when David receives a call from the Radio 4 Negotiator.

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 11

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc and special guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
The Outlaws

The Outlaws

Series 1, Episode 4

A lifelong scoundrel reflects on his past mistakes, the police recruit a surprising new deputy, and a young woman makes a decision which could endanger the lives of all of the outlaws.

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 5 - About Animals

Nathan explains his attitude to animals and pets, and his grandma meets her match - in a mouse.

U&W channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 2, Episode 3 - Just Need Some Company

Feeling in need of some company of the opposite sex, Tracey agrees to go to a party along with Boy Tracy in attempt to find someone who thinks she's attractive.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

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

Sounding Off With McGough

Episode 5

Roger McGough's poetic reflections on the perennially fruitful topic of love.

BBC Four 11:45pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
The Inbetweeners 2. Image shows from L to R: Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners 2

Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 7

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, with guests Joan Bakewell and Fin Taylor joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

U&W channel logo 12:05am (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 2, Episode 4 - Orlando

Tracey is tired of having to spend time with Connor and his new girlfriend. Puppy love is the way forward.

BBC Four 12:15am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Cold

Tony Hancock stars in Galton & Simpson's comic masterpiece, with his delusions of grandeur and acquaintances at the root of his every downfall.

Talking Pictures TV 12:20am (repeat)
Confessions Of A Pop Performer. Timothy Lea (Robin Askwith). Copyright: Columbia Pictures

Confessions Of A Pop Performer

Timmy Lea finds himself making waves on the music scene when Sid takes up managing a pop group.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (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 1 - The Long Legs Of The Law

Rodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!

BBC Four 12:45am (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 5 - Dug

Sebastian decides to enter Song For Europe in a hope to find fame and fortune. Steve hopes he can use the contest to find some nice girls.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Marek Larwood, Iain Stirling

CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 2

Eyal Booker, Sophie Hermann, Lou Sanders and Seann Walsh take on a group of friends in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 8

Jo Brand hosts the quiz, inviting Reginald D Hunter and journalist Charlene White to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they take a satirical sideswipe at the week's events.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Birthday

Radio version of Michael Frayn starring Dawn French in her BBC radio debut.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (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

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

BBC Four 1:15am (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 6 - Dunk

The crew become involved in a spy plot.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Spencer Jones, Hannah Moulder, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Babatunde Aléshé, Ashish Suri, Paul Hilleard, Sarah Roberts, Josh Harvey, Louie McLean

BBC New Comedy Awards

2024, Episode 2 - Wales & West Heat: Pontypridd

The second heat comes from Pontypridd in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, where Louie McLean, Ashish Suri, Sarah Roberts, Paul Hilleard and Josh Harvey (as Bernard Guff) take to the stage.

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The Outlaws. Gabby (Eleanor Tomlinson)

The Outlaws

Series 1, Episode 3

Campaigner Myrna is rejected by the organisation she dedicated her life to. As Christian's enemies engage in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, a decision is made about the mysterious bag of cash.

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Andy Zaltzman, Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, Rosie Jones

Taskmaster

Series 18, Episode 5 - Big Stupid Things

The headline news from this episode is that Greg Davies almost gags after opening a large jar - and the competition remains as close as ever. It's certainly is time for Andy Zaltzman to make a robot sing, and for a newly blond Jack Dee to discuss hedgehogs.

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QI

Series E, Episode 4 - Exploration

With Rich Hall, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

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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 seventh series of the adult sitcom.

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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.

Comedy Central 2:45am (repeat)
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

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The Outlaws

The Outlaws

Series 1, Episode 4

A lifelong scoundrel reflects on his past mistakes, the police recruit a surprising new deputy, and a young woman makes a decision which could endanger the lives of all of the outlaws.

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

Out Of Order

Episode 8

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Johnny Vegas and Judi Love, plus Babatunde Aleshe & Amy Gledhill.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

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The Men From The Ministry

Series 11, Episode 2 - That's My Baby

Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood.

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Rosie Jones

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 9 - Uncle Cool

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Rosie Jones, Jordan Gray, Sam Campbell and Thanyia Moore to play another round of absurd guessing games.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Joe Thomas

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 4

Rhod is joined by Joe Thomas, Paul Sinha and Maisie Adam. Discover who loved Jersey Shore and who had existential dread over the inevitable robot uprising.

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

Stilgoe's Around

Series 2, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1984 radio.

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