British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 10th October 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 3, Episode 3 - Badger's Bend

Ben appears to have become addicted to Ninja Badger, and Bill challenges him to stay off the game for the weekend. Meanwhile, Rona's got a guilt-tripping convent school reunion to get through, and David's come home with a new pet goldfish.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of All

Mildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of All

Mildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 5, Episode 1 - Home Movies

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

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

2point4 Children

Series 3, Episode 4 - Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

With the phone out and a big job on the horizon, Bill's increasingly stressed about how she and Rona will cope. Dreams of hearing strange voices, and surprise appearances from Tina, don't help...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 5, Episode 2 - Fishing

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 3

A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

CITV 8:55am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Alarm System

Richard is concerned about security at the park - and it's Sooty Security Services to the rescue. But when the police arrive, will Richard be caught red-handed?

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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 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

CITV 9:10am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports Day

It's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 2 - Say Little Hen...

The journey of self-sufficiency continues with the introduction of Margo the goat, some shy hens and Lenin the cockerel. Margo and Jerry feel that an intervention is needed to bring the Goods back to normality. A light hearted confrontation between Tom and his old boss fails to change anything.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 28, Episode 9 - In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump

Truly makes matters worse when an embarrassed Howard bumps into an acquaintance from the past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 28, Episode 10 - Sinclair And The Wormley Witches

Sinclair believes he has been cursed, so Trudy, Entwistle and Alvin unwisely decide to exorcise him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hearts Of Darkness

A day out in the country and a gentle trip on the river leads to epic complications for the Meldrews, Mrs Warboys and Nick Swainey when they find themselves marooned in the middle of a misty river.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 1 - Man Overboard

Plans to move a number of military bases to the north of England, in an effort to reduce unemployment levels in the region, a dealt a blow when Sir Humphrey fabricates an inter-Cabinet plot against the PM. With resignations on the cards, Jim has some tricky posturing to pull off.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 2, Episode 5 - Double Trouble

Sam and Jack are tired of Dani always ditching them for auditions, so she promises them she won't let them down again. When the perfect audition clashes with a date with her mates, Dani has to find a way out fast.

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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 3, Episode 7 - Lust In Translation

Bryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 1, Episode 3 - Monk-y Business

A dull assignment at a monastery turns into an adventure when Digby finds a treasure map.

CITV 1:35pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 21 - The Treasure Map

A treasure map creates excitement for the kids in Bottom Knocker Street.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Weaker Sex?

The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.

CITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 22 - Election Day

Councillor Cowdrey is prepared to promise anything to be re-elected, with only Gobby the post box standing in his way.

U&Drama channel logo 1:50pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 1, Episode 6 - Young At Heart

Bill is livid following Ben's revelation of the contents of the lock-up, and the grotty new area manager at work isn't making life any easier, particularly with a new wage payment plan.

CITV 2pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

U&Drama channel logo 2:30pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 1 - I'm Going Slightly Mad

It's been 14 weeks since Bill left the bakery, and she's starting to feel the pressure of being unemployed. Strange dreams haunt her sleep, and she doesn't know what to do. Ben, meanwhile, has a new assistant, Chris.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 7 - Easy Living

Gary's world is changing fast. Yvonne is changing careers as Phoebe plans the wedding. And Reg's domestic problems threaten his job.

BBC Two 3:15pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 1, Episode 4 - His And Her's

The staff don't take too kindly to a perfume saleswoman operating on the floor and poaching their commissions. They try to run her out - with disastrous results.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 1 - Off The Baa!

When a cabbage bounces into the field from a passing truck, Shaun and his pals decide to use it as a football, with little help from the pigs!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 8 - Come Fly With Me

Gary and Phoebe's wedding is drawing near. Can Gary cope with two stag nights, 54 years apart?

BBC Two 3:45pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Saville Row To The Rescue

As the Resistance prepare to take delivery of the new uniforms for the Colonel and Hans and sending off the British airmen for good, René is charged with the care of a bottle of explosive disguised as gin.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Honeymooners

An ex-girlfriend causes problems for Charlie when he takes Caroline to a footballers' reunion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 1 - Enter The Finger

Barry's fitness-mad neighbour Boothroyd annoyingly outshines him in all things physical. When it comes to karate, however, Barry has friends who can help him even the balance.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Image shows from L to R: Faith (Lynda Bellingham), Bill (James Bolam)

Second Thoughts

Series 3, Episode 4 - Double Booked

Faith takes Bill to a grand hotel to celebrate the night they became lovers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 2 - Will The Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

To ease his lot, Howard devises a simple scheme to change his appearance enough to fool even Pearl. But he soon discovers that taking over someone else's identity can be equally as hazardous.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Right Way To Travel

Mildred's desperate for a holiday, and has heard of a nice, cheap package tour to Majorca available. The only catch? It's for members of the Conservative Party...

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 2 - Official Secrets

With his predecessor due to publish memoirs with not entirely flattering recollections of Jim's time as Minister for Administrative Affairs, he attempts to see the book censored. There's little legal ground to do so, and Number 10 is thrown into a panic when word of the blocking attempt is leaked...

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (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

Series 4, Episode 1 - Breadwinner

Sharon's cafe is doing well, but Tracey finds her success hard to take.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 4, Episode 2 - Horse-trading

Arkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (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

Series 4, Episode 2 - Food For Thought

Tracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.

BBC Two Scotland 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'Phones

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 3

Guest host Lee Mack is joined by panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Derbyshire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

U&Drama channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 1, Episode 6 - Young At Heart

Bill is livid following Ben's revelation of the contents of the lock-up, and the grotty new area manager at work isn't making life any easier, particularly with a new wage payment plan.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 12 - Illumination

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 1 - I'm Going Slightly Mad

It's been 14 weeks since Bill left the bakery, and she's starting to feel the pressure of being unemployed. Strange dreams haunt her sleep, and she doesn't know what to do. Ben, meanwhile, has a new assistant, Chris.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
Pat & Cabbage. Image shows from L to R: Pat (Barbara Flynn), Cabbage (Cherie Lunghi). Copyright: Red Production Company

Pat & Cabbage

Episode 6

When Cabbage bumps into her ex-husband and his new partner, she regretfully invites them to dinner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 5 - The Yellow Peril

After a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Plunkett & Macleane. Image shows from L to R: Captain James Macleane (Jonny Lee Miller), Plunkett (Robert Carlyle). Copyright: Working Title Films

Plunkett & Macleane

Comic adventure set in the 1740s. A gentlemen drunkard and a robber pool their talents to embark on a crime spree.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Stage Door Johnnies. Image shows from L to R: Ralph (Tom Davis), Marco (Alex Macqueen). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Blurred Vision

Stage Door Johnnies

One-off comedy drama about five excitable theatre fans who will stop at nothing to let their idols know how they truly feel.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Chris Geere), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Anna (Elizabeth Bower). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 3, Episode 8

As the team gather to give the store a post-closing once-over before the grand 'Valco Better' reopening, Richard pulls a last-minute surprise out of his hat: completely rearranging the store.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 4 - Party

When Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.

VIVA 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 3 - Kangaroo

Janet insists that Jonny formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Jonny agrees, on one condition - Janet must write him a poem about a turtle. Meanwhile Gaz has spent the night shackled to his bed by bondage gear.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Highlights Special

A selection of extended highlights and unseen hilarity from the twelfth series of Mock The Week.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Episode 7

This week's guests are EastEnders sisters Samantha Womack and Rita Simons; Professor Green; ITV Breakfast's Kate Garraway; and Benidorm actor Jake Canuso.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Drama channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

VIVA 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 4 - Beastiality

Munch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 6 - Decoy

After a particularly successful audition for the part of Billy the bell-boy in Crossroads, Tom is on a high. Linda's cheered too, when Suze arrives in tears proclaiming that Jez is going to leave her. After a little ploy of Beryl's concoction, are the residents of No. 69 to go their separate ways?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 8

With guests Greg Proops and Fred MacAulay.

U&Drama channel logo 11:30pm (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

Series 4, Episode 4 - Wipe That Smile Off Your Tape

In an attempt to boost her success with men, Sharon joins a video dating agency.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Richard III (Peter Cook). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 1 - The Foretelling

Arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund Plantagenet, the Duke of Edinburgh, mistakenly beheads his uncle, King Richard III. With his father now King, the weasely Prince re-christens himself 'The Black Adder'.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 3

Guest host Lee Mack is joined by panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Derbyshire.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show. Dara O Briain

Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show

Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Was It Something I Said?. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade

Was It Something I Said?

Episode 1

David Mitchell, Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by panellists Jimmy Carr and Charlie Higson. The guest narrator is Homeland star David Harewood.

U&Drama channel logo 12:10am (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

Series 4, Episode 2 - Food For Thought

Tracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.

Comedy Central 12:15am
60 min version (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh, Jason Byrne

Micky Flanagan hosts the first episode of the new series of Live At The Apollo, with guests Seann Walsh and Jason Byrne.

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 3, Episode 2 - More Bad News

A rock journalist reunites the Bad News band, who parted company after a disastrous maiden tour, for a one-off gig. But all does not go according to plan...

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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Staying In With Greg & Russell

Episode 3

It's Ladies' Night, so joining the boys are Kimberley Walsh, Ana Matronic and Stacey Solomon. Plus Warwick Davis tells us all about his new role and chart sensation Conor Maynard drops by for a performance.

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London Irish

Episode 3

It's Halloween and there's a party to get to. But Bronagh's on medication so can't drink; Packy and Conor have been mugged; and tedious cousin Sean is in London after a marital incident.

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am
60 min version (repeat)
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QI

Series I, Episode 12 - Illumination

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Comedy Central 1:15am (repeat)
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Big Bad World

Episode 8

Beth wins Chugger of the Year and invites Ben to the awards ceremony in glittering Norwich. Unfortunately Ben finally has a shot at a date with Lucy on the same night.

VIVA 1:20am (repeat)
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 3 - Kangaroo

Janet insists that Jonny formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Jonny agrees, on one condition - Janet must write him a poem about a turtle. Meanwhile Gaz has spent the night shackled to his bed by bondage gear.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 6 - Decoy

After a particularly successful audition for the part of Billy the bell-boy in Crossroads, Tom is on a high. Linda's cheered too, when Suze arrives in tears proclaiming that Jez is going to leave her. After a little ploy of Beryl's concoction, are the residents of No. 69 to go their separate ways?

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
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Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 1

More from the irreverent, irrelevant and revealing weekly topical panel show. The guests are Jack Dee, David O'Doherty, Steve Jones and Jamelia.

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 3, Episode 2 - More Bad News

A rock journalist reunites the Bad News band, who parted company after a disastrous maiden tour, for a one-off gig. But all does not go according to plan...

U&Drama channel logo 2am (repeat)
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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 4 - Wipe That Smile Off Your Tape

In an attempt to boost her success with men, Sharon joins a video dating agency.

VIVA 2am (repeat)
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 4 - Beastiality

Munch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.

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Stage Door Johnnies

One-off comedy drama about five excitable theatre fans who will stop at nothing to let their idols know how they truly feel.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
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Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 4 - Party

When Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
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Staying In With Greg & Russell

Episode 3

It's Ladies' Night, so joining the boys are Kimberley Walsh, Ana Matronic and Stacey Solomon. Plus Warwick Davis tells us all about his new role and chart sensation Conor Maynard drops by for a performance.

U&Drama channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 2 - Food For Thought

Tracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am (repeat)
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Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
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Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 2

After falling out with the group after an eventful party, Holli has to find a new set of friends. Saz and Amber both like the same boy and Viva is distressed about being forced to give up a precious toy.

U&Dave channel logo 3:10am (repeat)
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Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 8

With guests Greg Proops and Fred MacAulay.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
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Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 6 - Fundraiser

When Abbey Grove falls into financial ruin, can Alfie come up with a plan to save the school?

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