British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 12th September 2014

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 13 - Not Tonight

New canteen girl Stella makes a pass at Stan, and - having suffered a long unlucky streak - he is only too happy to jump to her advances. But are her intentions honourable?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 5

Henrietta meets Toulouse-Lautrec as Hampton Wick continues. Plus French comedy-eater Chaz Chase, more music, and a visit to a rather confused doctor.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am
10 min
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 40

This episode's jokers are Milton Park versus Wallace High.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 10 - Bouncing Boj

Mr Cloppity is picking apples in the orchard, but when he gets stuck up high in his cherry picker, Boj improvises with Mr Nibblit's exercise trampoline to get him down - and inspires all his buddies to use their springiest toys to get bouncing for apples in time to his bojey-bouncing beat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:05am (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 4, Episode 5 - Hair Today

Dani is looking forward to a day watching horror movies with Sam and Jack, but Sam has been dumped by her new boyfriend, Josh, and decides to cure herself of a broken heart. Meanwhile, things get hairy when Max and Ben discover that Ben is a werewolf.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 6, Episode 3 - The Odd Dog Men

A chance encounter with an unwilling and resentful dog-walker suggests to Foggy that this might just be the business opportunity he has been waiting for all his life. With the reluctant assistance of Compo and Clegg, he sets out to prove that 'walkies' could mean big money for them.

CITV 10:05am (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 15 - Magic Pencil

Bo struggles to compete with the others when it comes to art. Maybe Sonia has the solution?

CITV 10:15am (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 18 - The Good Fairy

Councillor Cowdrey has committed a thousand bad deeds and the Good Fairy would like a word with him.

CITV 10:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Matter Of Principal

It is hard to stay out of trouble when you are a cartoon and this week proves no exception for Roy, as he instigates more animated antics after a run-in with the headmaster over a confiscated computer game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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 2, Episode 2 - The Wooing Of Widow Artois

As more suitors pop out of the woodwork in search of Edith's hand, René becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of his café. Meanwhile, Herr Flick has devised a plan to send Hitler a forged copy of the Fallen Madonna, and another escape attempt for the airmen is afoot.

CITV 11:10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TV

When the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 4

Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.

CITV 11:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard Capers

Determined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 5

Henrietta meets Toulouse-Lautrec as Hampton Wick continues. Plus French comedy-eater Chaz Chase, more music, and a visit to a rather confused doctor.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 4 - Steptoe à la Cart

Harold manages to get a French girlfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Matter Of Principal

It is hard to stay out of trouble when you are a cartoon and this week proves no exception for Roy, as he instigates more animated antics after a run-in with the headmaster over a confiscated computer game.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (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 3, Episode 6 - The Lost Weekend

A dull weekend turns into a very painful lesson for Dorien.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Crow

It's late in the day as Bitzer rounds up the Flock for bedtime. They prepare themselves for a good night's sleep. Alas, a noisy intruder scuppers their plans. The Flock just find an inventive way to get rid of the pest if they are ever going to get a good night's rest.

CITV 3:30pm (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Fancy Dress Party

When Sooty's magic powder falls in the costume box, the gang end up with real super powers. Can they save the fancy dress competition, or will the evil Barrie Bonkers bring it to a sticky end? Guest starring Shaun Williamson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 6, Episode 3 - The Odd Dog Men

A chance encounter with an unwilling and resentful dog-walker suggests to Foggy that this might just be the business opportunity he has been waiting for all his life. With the reluctant assistance of Compo and Clegg, he sets out to prove that 'walkies' could mean big money for them.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Snide Piper

With the annual Strange Hill spring festival approaching, Mitchell drives the music teacher mad and the kids get a mysterious new teacher who may have a much deeper connection to the ancient festival than they realise.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 2, Episode 10 - Sheep

Martin is determined to produce more 'serious' reports after finding out what people think about him. Meanwhile, Ted is suffering from the most crippling nightmares, and Phil's back keeps on locking in the most unfortunate positions!

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 37 - Bean In Love

Mr Bean's heart-throb, Roxy, is singing in a concert at the London Palladium, and he sets his sights on getting her signature in his autograph book. A difficult feat, but will love prevail?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 2, Episode 2 - The Wooing Of Widow Artois

As more suitors pop out of the woodwork in search of Edith's hand, René becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of his café. Meanwhile, Herr Flick has devised a plan to send Hitler a forged copy of the Fallen Madonna, and another escape attempt for the airmen is afoot.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 38 - Double Trouble

Mr Bean is over the moon when he meets Mr Pod - the two men have so much in common: the same shirt, jacket, trousers and even underpants. And to top it all, Pod is Bean's spitting image. But Mr Bean falls to earth with a bump when his girlfriend, Irma Gobb, finds Mr Pod much better looking than him.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 2, Episode 4 - Blood Brothers

Oliver never set out to save Simon's life, he had no control over what happened. However, now that they are 'blood brothers' he has every intention of making sure that Simon refuses him nothing...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

2014 Specials - Frightful First World War Special

This special reveals how Girl Guides were used to pass on secret war-time information; tells of the terrors of trench life; and hears a frustrated captain try to explain the not-so-simple reasons for Britain joining the war.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Nursery

A nursery is set up for the clippies' children and the Sister in charge requires an assistant. Something surely that even Olive can handle?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 4 - Steptoe à la Cart

Harold manages to get a French girlfriend.

The Africa Channel 6pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Microwave, Five Men And A Nappy

With Gloria and Shirley away for the night, Porkpie, Desmond, Michael, Matthew and Tony are left alone to cause trouble - and they soon find themselves looking after a white baby!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 4

Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 2, Episode 3

When Jack and Adrian witness a burglary first hand, they suddenly find themselves pursued by the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Billy gets use of the Jag to take Julie for lunch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class

In his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

ITV Encore 7:30pm (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 1 - Sent Down

First of a three-part special giving a fascinating insight into one of the most-loved sitcoms of all time, with help from the show's creators, Clement and La Frenais.

London Live 8pm
60 min
CTRL Freaks. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gibson, Jacob Edwards, Bec Hill. Copyright: Nerd TV

CTRL Freaks

Episode 4

The comedians challenge Mariah Carey fan Alex to denounce his idol, before presenting a meat-based skincare range. Meanwhile, model Lucie must become the promo girl for Dogs Milk.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 1

Rob Brydon presents a new series of the panel game. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the 27th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 5 - Travel Writer

Bernard is ordered to pay rent to a cat. Manny's favourite travel writer Jason take a shine to Fran, as well as charming everyone else in his path.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Copyright: BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Highlights Special - Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Special highlights show featuring the most 'cunning' moments from four series of the Blackadder saga.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Reconstituted Corpse

A plastic surgeon is murdered. The police suspect Zola Zbzewski, his ex-lover who is publicising her book on how he gave her the perfect body. But then Zola is found dead in baffling circumstances...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare In Love

Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Pauline (Marian McLoughlin), John (Russ Abbot), Trevor (James Smith). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 5

Joyce and Alan have financial concerns and are considering downsizing.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Dale (Taylor Lautner), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 6 - Neighbourhood Watch

A night-time intruder and a local car theft spur the Thompson and Chance families into abandoning Neighbour Watch and taking matters into their own hands.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Joey Essex is in Dictionary Corner while Alex Horne and The Horne Section help Rachel Riley.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 3

The BAFTA-winning sports/comedy show continues. Featuring guests Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Pietersen and Joe Hart.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 2 - Spin War

Mark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Big School. Image shows from L to R: Ms Baron (Frances de la Tour), Miss Postern (Catherine Tate), Mr Church (David Walliams), Mr Gunn (Philip Glenister). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

Big School

Series 2, Episode 3

Mr Gunn views the impending parents evening at Greybridge in a whole new light when he discovers that one of his pupils may well be his son.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Siblings. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Charlotte Ritchie), Dan (Tom Stourton). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 1, Episode 6 - Balcombe's Funeral

Hannah and Dan's beloved drama teacher Mr Balcombe has died and Dan and Hannah have mixed emotions about the funeral.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 4

David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 1, Episode 3 - Sex, Death And Nudity

Jane's aunt has died, and having not told her family she's broken up with Steve, attempts to rope him in. But he'd only be comfortable with Susan. And she wants to take Patrick, who wants Sally. And Jeff ... well he actually knew the deceased.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 5

Ian Stone returns with more football chat. Alan Davies and Charlie Baker are in the studio too.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Perfect Morecambe & Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Episode 8

Eric takes on the demanding role of Hamlet, and the boys re-enact a classic scene from Singing in the Rain. Dame Flora Robson revives her role as the virgin queen, Eric goes back to school in Top of the Form and Cilla Black has some great news for Ernie about his recording career.

BBC Three 10pm
60 min
Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular. Seann Walsh. Copyright: BBC

Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular

2014, Episode 1

From deep inside The Caves at the Edinburgh Fringe, comedy superstar Seann Walsh presents some of the most exciting new acts from 2014. Multi award-winning John Kearns, Rhys James, Luisa Omielan, Dane Baptiste, Celia Pacquola, John Hastings, Rebecca Humphries, Omar Hamdi and Fern Brady all star.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 13, Episode 1 - Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Matt Forde, Abbey Clancy, Piers Morgan, Kasabian

Guests include Jack Whitehall, who discusses the return of his sitcom Bad Education; and Jon Richardson and Matt Forde talking about their new show Jon Richardson Grows Up. Plus chat from Abbey Clancy and Piers Morgan. Music is from Kasabian, who perform their latest single Bumblebeee live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm
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 2

Alexander Armstrong hosts another dose of Have I Got News For You, with panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch MP.

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 1, Episode 4 - Inferno

Steve's thrown into a panic when he finds Susan tidying his flat. Has she found his videos? Cue a particularly awkward dinner party.

The Africa Channel 10:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Microwave, Five Men And A Nappy

With Gloria and Shirley away for the night, Porkpie, Desmond, Michael, Matthew and Tony are left alone to cause trouble - and they soon find themselves looking after a white baby!

London Live 11pm (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 2

The guests this week are Ben Miller, David Gest, former popstar Kimberly Wyatt and gossip queen Trisha Goddard.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Joey Essex is in Dictionary Corner while Alex Horne and The Horne Section help Rachel Riley.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 5

There are communication problems in the Brockman house as Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance and Dad's phone gets the better of him.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 1, Episode 8

In the final show in the series, Kevin, Sean and Chris are joined by Gemma Merna, Rob Beckett, Alex from Made in Chelsea and Yasmine Akram as they face questions and challenges all about clips, virals and YouTube celebrities.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

BBC Three 11:25pm
25 min
Parents' Evening. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: 2LE Media / Lo-Fi Productions

Parents' Evening

Comedy pilot set at a school parents' evening starring Kayvan Novak as various characters.

London Live 11:30pm (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mutants

All is not well at the Zoo-Niverse. Animals are disappearing one by one. Things go from bad to worse when Joey Moose, one of the zookeepers, goes missing. When Mrs Gideon reports that her python is also on the missing list, Howard is determined to save the day. Howard and Vince stumble across Dixon Bainbridge's secret laboratory and the terrible truth behind his 'experiments' comes to light.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 13, Episode 1 - Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Matt Forde, Abbey Clancy, Piers Morgan, Kasabian

Guests include Jack Whitehall, who discusses the return of his sitcom Bad Education; and Jon Richardson and Matt Forde talking about their new show Jon Richardson Grows Up. Plus chat from Abbey Clancy and Piers Morgan. Music is from Kasabian, who perform their latest single Bumblebeee live in the studio.

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PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Training Men

As Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.

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15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Model

Vince is promoted to swimming instructor and begins to teach a would-be glamour model, much to her husband's annoyance. Meanwhile, Errol decides it's time to redecorate the bathroom.

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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 3

Dara O'Briain takes a witty look at how maths underpins everything around us. Dara takes on comic Jason Byrne in a problem-solving challenge.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
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Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular

2014, Episode 1

From deep inside The Caves at the Edinburgh Fringe, comedy superstar Seann Walsh presents some of the most exciting new acts from 2014. Multi award-winning John Kearns, Rhys James, Luisa Omielan, Dane Baptiste, Celia Pacquola, John Hastings, Rebecca Humphries, Omar Hamdi and Fern Brady all star.

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The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 3 - Armed Forces

Tonight's episode uses previously unreleased audio and includes a story about Karl failing to report an armed robbery.

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50 min version
(repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 3

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 4

Brains and brawn go head to head once again as Dara O'Briain presents the light-hearted science show. Taking up Dara's problem-solving challenge here is Andi Osho.

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Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

BBC Three 1:35am (repeat)
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Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 6 - Neighbourhood Watch

A night-time intruder and a local car theft spur the Thompson and Chance families into abandoning Neighbour Watch and taking matters into their own hands.

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Anna & Katy

Episode 3

We return to the employees of car wash company Ignition who haven't managed to wash a single car since opening and are holding an emergency meeting as a result.

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QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

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Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 2

The guests this week are Ben Miller, David Gest, former popstar Kimberly Wyatt and gossip queen Trisha Goddard.

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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

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

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
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The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 9 - Low Standards

Tonight's episode of the Stewart Lee-curated stand-up show features Simon Munnery, Stephen Carlin, Hattie Hayridge, plus performance poet Paul Hamilton and some dancing from Gráinne Maguire.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
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Siblings

Series 1, Episode 6 - Balcombe's Funeral

Hannah and Dan's beloved drama teacher Mr Balcombe has died and Dan and Hannah have mixed emotions about the funeral.

ITV Encore 2:10am (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

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50 min version
(repeat)
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Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong hosts another dose of Have I Got News For You, with panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch MP.

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
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Brothers With No Game

Comedy drama TV series based on the hit YouTube series of the same name following four male friends.

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The Mighty Boosh

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mutants

All is not well at the Zoo-Niverse. Animals are disappearing one by one. Things go from bad to worse when Joey Moose, one of the zookeepers, goes missing. When Mrs Gideon reports that her python is also on the missing list, Howard is determined to save the day. Howard and Vince stumble across Dixon Bainbridge's secret laboratory and the terrible truth behind his 'experiments' comes to light.

London Live 2:30am
30 min
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Brothers With No Game

Series 2, Episode 3

When Dorian and Shirene decide to surprise each other with dates, Dorian's falls short when an unexpected guest shows up. Junior and Remy continue to bond, whilst Marcus sweet-talks his way to a date.

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15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Model

Vince is promoted to swimming instructor and begins to teach a would-be glamour model, much to her husband's annoyance. Meanwhile, Errol decides it's time to redecorate the bathroom.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
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Parents' Evening

Comedy pilot set at a school parents' evening starring Kayvan Novak as various characters.

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PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Training Men

As Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Fried. Joe (Will Melling). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Fried

BBC Three sitcom set in a fried chicken shop. Stars include Katy Wix and Matthew Cottle.

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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 3, Episode 6 - The Lost Weekend

A dull weekend turns into a very painful lesson for Dorien.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
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Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

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