British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 7th November 2014

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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 10 - Family Ties

Charlie is suspicious of his father-in-law when he turns up out of the blue bringing expensive presents for Joanna.

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 6, Episode 5

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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

The Joke Machine

Episode 13

This episode's jokers are Wallacestone versus Armley.

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 8:35am (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 9:10am (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Jordan Brown), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 9 - Witch World

Dani and Jimmy each defend their branch of the family tree when a misunderstanding with local busy-body Mrs Crankett digs up an old witch legend of Bogmoor.

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 14, Episode 1 - By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie Burniston

Compo is coming to terms with being less agile than he used to be - until he sees old Ernie cycling past.

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 9 - Auction

When the school's last remaining keyboard blows a fuse, Josh decides to help raise funds for new musical instruments by staging a charity auction. But without any valuables to give to the cause, Josh opts to donate Nathan's stuff instead.

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 6, Episode 4 - The Nicked Airmen

The British Airmen have been arrested, and Michelle fears that they could reveal Nighthawk's identity under interrogation, so orders a daring rescue plan to take place in the dead of night.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 5

In this episode, find out what happens when you feed sprouts to pigs, and learn how to make cola part of your exercise regime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 2 - Descent Into The Maelstrom

Margaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.

CITV 11:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 19 - Beach Patrol

Mr Slater has put Richard in charge of the beach and the gang decide to join him. After jumping on the bouncy castle Sooty, Sweep and Soo meet a friendly sand sculptor and have a sandcastle-building competition - but poor Richard ends up in deep water. With special guest star Frank Bruno.

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 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?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:10pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 4

Tommy Cooper presents comedy, magic and sketches, with guest star Joan Greenwood.

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 6, Episode 5

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 3, Episode 11 - The Driving Test

Sandra's boyfriend - who also happens to be the boss's son - is giving the pair driving lessons, but Beryl's struggling. Her boyfriend Johnny, however, is mad for cycling and his passion for the open road proves appealing to Sandra!

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)
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 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position

Wesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.

CITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

CITV 2pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 26 - Wanted

Bean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 9

This week's episode featured an unborn shark who bites, the Queen Vic being demolished, Brian Cox asking what time it is on BBC Two's Horizon and a high voltage beauty treatment on Channel 4's How To Look Good Naked.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 9 - Auction

When the school's last remaining keyboard blows a fuse, Josh decides to help raise funds for new musical instruments by staging a charity auction. But without any valuables to give to the cause, Josh opts to donate Nathan's stuff instead.

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 6, Episode 8 - Out

Chris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 35 - Foxy Laddie

A fox arrives at the farm, disguising himself as a handsome ram to infiltrate the flock and eat Timmy! All the lady sheep are beguiled by this charming new arrival, especially Shirley. Shaun becomes suspicious when the fox's cunning disguise begins to fail.

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 20 - The New Poster

Richard is set to lose his job if business doesn't improve. Sooty and Sweep decide to make some new posters to advertise Slater's Holidays - but this means tricking Richard into having his photograph taken at the worst possible moment. What will the guests think of the disastrous results?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (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 6, Episode 4 - The Nicked Airmen

The British Airmen have been arrested, and Michelle fears that they could reveal Nighthawk's identity under interrogation, so orders a daring rescue plan to take place in the dead of night.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Image shows from L to R: Faith (Lynda Bellingham), Bill (James Bolam)

Second Thoughts

Series 3, Episode 9 - Short Change

Faith and Bill decide to move to a new home for two, but Hannah and Joe have other ideas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (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 14, Episode 1 - By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie Burniston

Compo is coming to terms with being less agile than he used to be - until he sees old Ernie cycling past.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Old Folks At Home

When the council threaten to pull down a large Victorian building that one of Hester's community groups had hoped to set-up an OAP home in, Mrs Fields launches as close she can to a war against the plans.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 9 - My Husband Next Door

With the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 10

It's Christmas on the soaps and festive peril looms. This week's episode featured a roulade with a tea towel in it, JB from JLS wishing you a Merry Christmas on The X Factor and Heather from EastEnders solving crimes with Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 25 - Denzil's Lost Teddy

Denzil has lost his treasured teddy bear, Snugsy. The Twitchlets have Snugsy, and they won't give him back! How can Boj get him back to Denzil and keep the Twitchlets happy?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 7 - Dummy

Charlie and his pals try to help a Punch and Judy puppeteer 'improve' his act - and may just be about to ruin his life in the process. Meanwhile, Mum is trying to get down with the kids - much to Hannah's horror and Louis wants a friend to stay over.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 3, Episode 11 - The Driving Test

Sandra's boyfriend - who also happens to be the boss's son - is giving the pair driving lessons, but Beryl's struggling. Her boyfriend Johnny, however, is mad for cycling and his passion for the open road proves appealing to Sandra!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 three episodes of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 6 - Moving Day

Millie has to give up her room and share with Lauren, who is not happy about it. She goes over to her dad's - only to find midwife Amber has brought a patient home with her. Craig and Millie square off over territory and house rules, while Lauren finds out there is more to life than wardrobe space.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 30 - The Big Chase

When Timmy drives off on the farmer's brand new quad bike, Shaun, Bitzer and the flock have to give chase by any means available. Very soon half the animals on the farm have joined in the chase. Can the sheep rescue Timmy and return the quad bike before the farmer finds out?

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 5, Episode 11

Adrian announces that he is having a second book of poems published but his news is trumped by Aveline's announcement that she is in the "glossies". Their good news is overshadowed when Billy has to be rushed to hospital with a deep cut to his finger.

The Africa Channel 7pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 6 - Fairytales

Gloria's 20th birthday arrives and she's never felt so low.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position

Wesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 2 - The In-Laws

Shazia and Amjad's wedding is fast approaching. As Mr and Mrs Khan's relationship with Amjad's mother, Mrs Malik, has been fractious at best, they invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mother Redcap

A high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?

London Live 9pm (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 1 - Flushed

Steve is desperately struggling to get rid of clingy girlfriend Jane, with the advice of best friend Jeff. It's made ever more complicated when he meets the charming Susan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Monty Python Live (Mostly). Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Hipgnosis

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go

The comedy event of the year: see the final Monty Python reunion show live from London's O2 Arena. Expect classic sketches, some surprises and lots of silliness.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live. Russell Howard

Russell Howard Live

Live stand-up from Mock The Week star Russell Howard, recorded at The Bloomsbury Theatre during his sell-out 2007 tour.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Still Game Live. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan)

Still Game Live

Television broadcast of the hit Still Game live show, based on the popular BBC Scotland sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 48, Episode 6

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2010, Episode 1

Hosted by Kevin Bridges, acts include: Jason Byrne, Stephen K Amos, John Bishop, Justin Moorhouse, Andrew Lawrence, Andi Osho, David O'Doherty, Mark Watson, Micky Flanagan, Simon Evans and Tom Stade.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Martin McCabe (John Bird), Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 1 - History Man

Eminent TV historian Nigel Harting is to be exposed as a fraud. Whilst Martin and Jamie struggle to handle an overly demanding former Big Brother contestant, Charles attempts to dig up a more tabloid-compatible story and save Harting's career.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 4 - Anna

Lucy aspires to be friends with her posh new neighbours, Toby and Anna, but hasn't reckoned on Lee dragging her back down to earth.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Martin McCabe (John Bird), Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 2 - Pope Idol

Prentiss McCabe move into religion. Not their usual territory, but the Archbishop of York wants the top job. Number 10, however, are hoping that an alternate candidate might arise. Meanwhile, Alison becomes Charles's dogsbody in trying to prove the English credentials of a Welsh footballer.

ITV Encore 10pm (repeat)
Love And Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Ken Paradise (Duncan Preston), Pauline Paradise (Alison Steadman), Tommy Sutherland (Larry Lamb), Rowan Holdaway (Celia Imrie). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Love And Marriage

Episode 1

Pauline grows increasingly frustrated and depressed when no one seems to notice she is retiring - not even her family. She soon realises she's faced with a big choice: continue with her life as is, or chance on a brand new one.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

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

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 13

Ian Stone is joined by Simon Brodkin and Ian Moore.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Episode 5

Just before the Monty Python tribute series ceases to be, there's just time for The Parrot Sketch, The Ministry of Silly Walks and praise from Chevy Chase and Steve Coogan.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 4, Episode 8

Joining David's team this week are comedian John Bishop and star of Gavin And Stacey, Joanna Page. With Lee are EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and comic actor Chris Addison.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 2 - The American

Alfie is shocked by the arrival of a new teacher at Abbey Grove, Mr Schwimer, and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's own class.

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 8 - Derren Brown, Nina Conti, Sue Perkins, Mel B, Jungle

Alan Carr is joined by Derren Brown, who chats about his brand new 2015 live tour. Also on the show is ventriloquist extraordinaire Nina Conti, chatting to Alan about her forthcoming DVD release, and comedian and TV presenter Sue Perkins drops by to chat about her new BBC2 documentary, The Mekong River, and Mel B talks X Factor. Music is from Mercury-nominated band Jungle, who perform Busy Earnin'.

U&W channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 1 - Danse Macabre

The Halloween murder of a best-selling writer could have come straight from her own chillers. Jonathan is busy with an opera-singing stripper and a bath, so has Maddy learned enough about the illusory arts to solve this case alone?

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 2 - Size Matters

Susan arranges a proper, uninterrupted date with Steve at her flat, and even offers to cook - something which Sally assures her will be seen as "sex with catering". Meanwhile, despite their opposing politics, Sally is ever-more drawn to Patrick after discovering his nickname 'Donkey' does not refer to his intellect...

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (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 48, Episode 6

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 16, Episode 7 - Dame Shirley Bassey, David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Richard Ayoade, Annie Lennox

David Walliams serenades Dame Shirley Bassey, Catherine Tate says singing is hard, Richard Ayoade talks about working in the US and Annie Lennox performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

Comedy Central 10:40pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 3, Episode 3

Jarred Christmas explains why December is the best month, Suzi Ruffell has a party house, Carl Donnelly is suspicious of animals, and Nish Kumar is 'mysterious'.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 11 - Gifts

With Clive Anderson, Jimmy Carr and Jan Ravens.

London Live 11pm (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 1

With time ticking inexorably downwards, the marketing team come up with a major public event to mark the '1000 days to go' milestone.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 7

Tim Westwood, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty and Matthew Crosby debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 16, Episode 7 - Dame Shirley Bassey, David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Richard Ayoade, Annie Lennox

David Walliams serenades Dame Shirley Bassey, Catherine Tate says singing is hard, Richard Ayoade talks about working in the US and Annie Lennox performs live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 2, Episode 1 - Match Fit

Toast is intrigued to find that Ed is entering a Celebrities and Prostitutes Blow Football Tournament.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 2, Episode 2 - The Priest And The Beast

Vince and Howard are struggling to get a deal with Pie Face Records. Out of desperation they turn to in-house shaman Naboo for a quick fix solution, who instead tells them the story of Rudy Van Disarzio and Spider Dijon, AKA the Bongo Brothers.

London Live 11:30pm (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 2

A visiting group of dignitaries from Rio is in London for the week. All the team have to do is to meet the Brazilian delegation and take them by coach to the Olympic Stadium to meet Lord Sebastian Coe. What could possibly go wrong?

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 9

Jack Whitehall takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are Johnny Borrell, Katy B, Alex Brooker, and, uh, Kriss Akabusi.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Dapper Laughs: On The Pull. Daniel O'Reilly. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media / Big Minded

Dapper Laughs: On The Pull

Episode 6

This time, the outrageous Dapper Laughs helps out the bold but brash Faris. Will he follow the comedian's advice and find the lady of his dreams?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Lovesick. Image shows from L to R: Dylan (Johnny Flynn), Evie (Antonia Thomas), Luke (Daniel Ings). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Lovesick

Scrotal Recall, Episode 6 - Phoebe

Enthusiastically encouraged by Luke, Dylan sets about tracking down Phoebe who hasn't returned any of his messages.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 4 - Anna

Lucy aspires to be friends with her posh new neighbours, Toby and Anna, but hasn't reckoned on Lee dragging her back down to earth.

London Live Midnight (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 1 - Flushed

Steve is desperately struggling to get rid of clingy girlfriend Jane, with the advice of best friend Jeff. It's made ever more complicated when he meets the charming Susan.

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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 2, Episode 3 - Nanageddon

In an attempt to impress two goth girls, the boys stage a seance in their front room.

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 8 - Derren Brown, Nina Conti, Sue Perkins, Mel B, Jungle

Alan Carr is joined by Derren Brown, who chats about his brand new 2015 live tour. Also on the show is ventriloquist extraordinaire Nina Conti, chatting to Alan about her forthcoming DVD release, and comedian and TV presenter Sue Perkins drops by to chat about her new BBC2 documentary, The Mekong River, and Mel B talks X Factor. Music is from Mercury-nominated band Jungle, who perform Busy Earnin'.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am (repeat)
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 10

Warwick Davis takes on hosting duties for a movie special. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are McFly's Tom Fletcher, new host of The Voice Emma Willis, opera star Alfie Boe and comedian Chris Ramsey.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 2 - Man Jam

Dobby, the object of Mark's desires, is going out with Simon a graphic designer. Mark and Gerrard form the 'Dobby Club', devoted to winning her over.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 3

Rivalry gets out of hand when Viva's group clashes with Charlie's gang over the affections of Greenshoots Academy head boy, Tyler Blaine. Amber's dog finds out what Amber gets up to at school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Plough

Vince wakes up surrounded by the debris of a night out. As his eyes focus, he spies a piece of pub furniture he took home "for a laugh". Errol is reluctant to help him return it for fear of being caught handling stolen goods and is unconvinced by Vince's explanation that it's not stealing if you're drunk.

Comedy Central 12:40am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

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

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Drifters

Series 2, Episode 3 - Goole

Meg realises that everyone she knows is on the new dating app BangR. Anxious to prove to Mark that she's winning their break-up, she joins up and scores a date with a fit bloke. There's just one problem: he lives in Goole, 40 miles away. Meanwhile, to her fury, Laura discovers Gary is on BangR. And Bunny refuses to accept rejection.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 1

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.

U&Dave channel logo 12:55am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 3, Episode 3

Genius jokester Dara O Briain mocks the weak-minded in the show that solves practical predicaments with numbers. Jon Richardson and Sally Phillips are his students for the day.

London Live 1am (repeat)
Alex Zane's Funny Rotten Scoundrels. Alex Zane. Copyright: Alaska TV

Alex Zane's Funny Rotten Scoundrels

Stand-up series for London Live, hosted by Alex Zane. Includes backstage interviews with the comedians involved.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 4

Rocky's friendship with Viva's dad causes problems with Viva's new boyfriend Tyler. Saz receives mysterious love notes from an admirer, and Holli helps out Anna with the school magazine.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 5

Alex Jones, Alex Brooker, Sarah Millican and James Acaster are the guests appearing with Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week to look at British pastimes.

ITV Encore 1:10am (repeat)
Love And Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Ken Paradise (Duncan Preston), Pauline Paradise (Alison Steadman), Tommy Sutherland (Larry Lamb), Rowan Holdaway (Celia Imrie). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Love And Marriage

Episode 1

Pauline grows increasingly frustrated and depressed when no one seems to notice she is retiring - not even her family. She soon realises she's faced with a big choice: continue with her life as is, or chance on a brand new one.

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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.

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 1

Russell Howard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Foot, Bo Burnham and Katherine Ryan all feature tonight as we venture to the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

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Dapper Laughs: On The Pull. Daniel O'Reilly. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media / Big Minded

Dapper Laughs: On The Pull

Episode 6

This time, the outrageous Dapper Laughs helps out the bold but brash Faris. Will he follow the comedian's advice and find the lady of his dreams?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:20am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Janine (Emma Fryer). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 3, Episode 4 - #goodtimes

As PhoneShop Sutton attempt to win The Golden Bowl insurance sales award for the sixth year in a row, and Janine attempts to stage the greatest, most elaborate sales evening of all time, all of Lance's energy is going into getting Gregg Wallace to follow him on Twitter.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
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Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 4, Episode 2

Team captains Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are joined by Lacey Turner from EastEnders, Blur's Alex James and comedians Ellie Taylor and Rhys James.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:45am (repeat)
Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 6

This week's guests are actress Chelsee Healey, rapper Lethal Bizzle, Radio 1 DJ Tom Deacon, and comedian Matthew Crosby.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 10 - Society

This week the trio discuss Ancient Greece and what laws and rules they may have instigated and muse over what life would be like if Karl was made President of Society.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 3, Episode 4

Is money the square root of all evil? Solving a wealth of conundrums about cash with academically affluent host Dara O Briain are guests Mark Watson and Marcus Brigstocke.

U&Drama channel logo 2am (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 6, Episode 8 - Out

Chris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (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 2, Episode 2 - The Priest And The Beast

Vince and Howard are struggling to get a deal with Pie Face Records. Out of desperation they turn to in-house shaman Naboo for a quick fix solution, who instead tells them the story of Rudy Van Disarzio and Spider Dijon, AKA the Bongo Brothers.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Jolyon Rubinstein, Heydon Prowse. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 3, Episode 5

Dale Maily struggles to comprehend same-sex marriage at the Gay Pride celebrations in New York, but then feels more at home meeting extreme anti-abortionists in Texas. Nature Doc Guy observes a herd of cosplay geeks at America's oldest anime convention, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un sends Dennis Rodman a memento of their friendship and the Catholic Church gets a brand new saint to protect them from paedophile priests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (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 2, Episode 3 - Nanageddon

In an attempt to impress two goth girls, the boys stage a seance in their front room.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:40am (repeat)
Carry On Behind. Image shows from L to R: Professor Anna Vooshka (Elke Sommer), Professor Roland Crump (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (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 4, Episode 8

Joining David's team this week are comedian John Bishop and star of Gavin And Stacey, Joanna Page. With Lee are EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and comic actor Chris Addison.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 2, Episode 1 - Match Fit

Toast is intrigued to find that Ed is entering a Celebrities and Prostitutes Blow Football Tournament.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Plough

Vince wakes up surrounded by the debris of a night out. As his eyes focus, he spies a piece of pub furniture he took home "for a laugh". Errol is reluctant to help him return it for fear of being caught handling stolen goods and is unconvinced by Vince's explanation that it's not stealing if you're drunk.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2010, Episode 1

Hosted by Kevin Bridges, acts include: Jason Byrne, Stephen K Amos, John Bishop, Justin Moorhouse, Andrew Lawrence, Andi Osho, David O'Doherty, Mark Watson, Micky Flanagan, Simon Evans and Tom Stade.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

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.

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