British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 5th May 2015

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (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 4, Episode 1 - A Home Of Your Own

With their children having moved to Canada, Simon and Oliver return to a bachelor existence.

London Live 6:30am (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:45am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 19, Episode 7 - Perfection - Thy Name Is Ridley

Compo is suffering from hearing an abundance of praise for a widower across the valley which is only made worse when Nora comes to clean for him.

London Live 7am (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.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)

Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 2 - Life In The Fast Food Lane

Arthur gets into the car phone business, not realising he is dealing with a dodgy supplier. And Terry fancies a girl who tries to hide her rich family background.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 19, Episode 8 - Nowhere Particular

Things go awry when Compo insists on being the first to test Howard's new acquisition, an old van customised for him by Wesley.

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 2, Episode 3

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (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 1, Episode 11 - Celebrity

Former Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon guest stars as Mo White, Dani's old acting class chum who has made it big in the States.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And Down

The Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 1

The students are joined by Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll, DNN's Sam Fletcher, and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 9, Episode 3

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

CITV 10:50am (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 3 - Return Of The Invincible Man

Arthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 11 - Testing Testing

Even cartoon characters have to sit exams, as the comic adventures of a cartoon boy living in the real world continue.

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 18 - Who's A Clever Bird?

Richard has booked a circus to entertain the guests but it hasn't arrived, so Sooty asks the owner of the bird garden to save the day with his clever budgies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:40am (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 11 - Swap Fever

When Eddie tells the monsters about swapping teeny pets - free toys that come in cereal packets - Fiend becomes addicted, determined to build the biggest collection of teeny pets ever. Meanwhile, it gives Kate and Nick the idea to swap roles - leading to even more chaos in the household.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea Chest

It seems a simple task, moving your most treasured possessions from one house to the next, but Bob has pangs of guilt about bringing his past with him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Old Man. Sam Cobbett (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: Yorkshire Television / BBC

My Old Man

Pilot, Episode 1 - My Old Man

Retiree Sam Cobbett is forced to move out of his beloved terrace home by council redevelopment plans, and into his daughter and snobby son-in-law's high-rise flat. He's not remotely pleased by the changes of the modern world.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Smith

Series 3, Episode 1 - Don't Look Down

Feeling the stress of eviction and his dead-end place in the world after Shirley moves to Italy, Wolfie climbs up on the pub roof and threatens suicide.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Spanner's Eleven. Image shows from L to R: Albert Spanner (Ronnie Barker), Councillor Mortimer Todd (Bill Maynard). Copyright: BBC

Spanner's Eleven

Comedy pilot starring Ronnie Barker. Driver Albert Spanner tries to save his beloved past-time job, as manager of the failing local football team.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And Down

The Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 1

The students are joined by Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll, DNN's Sam Fletcher, and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 1 - Early Retirement

For some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 30, Episode 3 - Will Howard Cross The Atlantic Single-Handed?

Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.

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 9, Episode 1 - Ghost

Tracey's video recorder becomes possessed, so she moves in with Dorien.

The Africa Channel 2:25pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 11 - Testing Testing

Even cartoon characters have to sit exams, as the comic adventures of a cartoon boy living in the real world continue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 30, Episode 4 - Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?

Hobbo, former milkman and undercover agent at Primrose Dairies, is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 2, Episode 3

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 14 - Hide And Squeak

The Farmer is terrorised when a cute mouse appears in the farmhouse and Pidsley the cat is ordered to dispose of the rodent. When the mouse takes refuge in Shaun's fleece, the flock persuade him to protect their new friend from the pitiless cat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 6 - The Patron Of The Arts

Jim's stuck in a tricky corner when he realises that he is due to attend an important arts sector dinner event as guest of honour, just days after a timetabled announcement of a less than generous increase in arts funding. Simon Monk, head of the National Theatre, is particularly unforgiving of the low increase.

BBC Two 3:45pm (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 3, Episode 7 - Shoulder To Shoulder

The Ladies' department is being redecorated and the men must make space to accommodate Miss Brahms and Mrs. Slocombe at their counter. No one is too happy with the situation.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 3 - Return Of The Invincible Man

Arthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.

BBC Two 4:15pm (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 6 - Herr Flick's Revenge

Hans, René and the Colonel are imprisoned in Herr Flick's cellar in connection with the location of the various Fallen Madonna copies. Could their days be up? And will a cunning plan involving silk knickers finally get the airmen home?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (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 4, Episode 6 - The Royal Connection

While Simon delves into genealogy, Oliver prepares to add to his customers none other than HRH The Prince of Wales.

BBC Two 4:45pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 5

Penny is all ready to tell Vince that it just won't work and she doesn't want to see him any more, but how do you tell someone who hasn't been in touch for weeks? When they do meet she suspects he is seeing somebody else and goes to unusual lengths to try to find out.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:55pm (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 3, Episode 7 - Shoulder To Shoulder

The Ladies' department is being redecorated and the men must make space to accommodate Miss Brahms and Mrs. Slocombe at their counter. No one is too happy with the situation.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely

With his decree absolute at long last in hand, Rigsby finally pops the question to Miss Jones - much to his shock, she accepts! Wedding plans are afoot, but first Rupert must meet the mother.

The Africa Channel 4:55pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

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

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 2 - Stan's Room

Unable to get a moment's peace with clippie Doreen, Stan argues with his mother's rules and meddling and decides to move out. But only one room is near his price range - and Blakey is the landlord!

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 5:25pm (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 6 - Herr Flick's Revenge

Hans, René and the Colonel are imprisoned in Herr Flick's cellar in connection with the location of the various Fallen Madonna copies. Could their days be up? And will a cunning plan involving silk knickers finally get the airmen home?

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

Boj

Episode 47 - Boj-a-Balloon

Denzil attaches party balloons to his toy penguin Mr Freezie so he can actually fly. But when it's whisked away on a breeze, only a boj-a-boom idea will get Mr Freezie back!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 10

Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires spectacularly when he takes Richard's car for a ride.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Smith

Series 3, Episode 1 - Don't Look Down

Feeling the stress of eviction and his dead-end place in the world after Shirley moves to Italy, Wolfie climbs up on the pub roof and threatens suicide.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday

It's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 2

As Mr DeVere - or rather, Mr Polouvicka - takes up residence in the manor, the Lodge also has a new owner. Richard's mother has met the seemingly reclusive resident, but he's yet to come across his new neighbour...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals

A Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 1 - Early Retirement

For some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 2, Episode 4 - School Reunion

Lauren's school reunion throws an old flame into the mix and leaves Ed questioning their future. Ellie has some fun with her mum and dad's relationship but things look to backfire on her and Emma decides it's time to downsize, much to her family's dismay.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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?

A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
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 15, Episode 6

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Alex Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer and Miles Jupp as they thrash out the hot topics of the week.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
No Offence. Image shows from L to R: P.C. Tegan Thompson (Saira Choudhry), P.C. Jonah Mitchell (Ste Johnston), D.I. Vivienne Deering (Joanna Scanlan), D.S. Joy Freers (Alexandra Roach), D.C. Dinah Kowalska (Elaine Cassidy), P.C. Stuart O'Connell (Tom Varey). Copyright: AbbottVision

No Offence

Series 1, Episode 1

Dinah discovers a pattern in the deaths of two young women and realises Friday Street Station has a twisted serial killer on its hands. With a third girl already missing, our team face a race against time to rescue her...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors

When friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 6

Here, Jack's hilarious set takes in trouble with builders, and his fear of burglars.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain and the team tickle the ribs of another week with guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Ballot Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Jack Pardew (Trevor Cooper), Kate Standen (Sarah Hadland), Kevin Sturridge (Ben Miller), Siobhan Hope (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Ballot Monkeys

Episode 4

A highly topical new comedy set on the campaign buses of the main political parties as the harassed teams battle their way through the noisy chaos of the election campaign, desperately trying to avoid gaffes and attempting to hang on to their sanity.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 1 - Dreams

Putting aside his personal struggle to entertain the nation, in this show Nick explores dreams. But this is Heavy Entertainment, so don't expect an easy ride...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 1

Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Paul Foot go up against special guest captain Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Romesh Ranganathan. Nina Conti joins Susie Dent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 5 - Saturday Night Diva

Horrified to realise it's Saturday night and he's not got anything planned, Tom rushes out for an evening at one of London's top gay clubs in the hope of meeting someone. Back at Paradist Passage, Linda takes the opportunity to invite Jez round for a drink or twelve.

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 I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm
60 min version (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.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
No Offence. Image shows from L to R: P.C. Tegan Thompson (Saira Choudhry), P.C. Jonah Mitchell (Ste Johnston), D.I. Vivienne Deering (Joanna Scanlan), D.S. Joy Freers (Alexandra Roach), D.C. Dinah Kowalska (Elaine Cassidy), P.C. Stuart O'Connell (Tom Varey). Copyright: AbbottVision

No Offence

Series 1, Episode 1

Dinah discovers a pattern in the deaths of two young women and realises Friday Street Station has a twisted serial killer on its hands. With a third girl already missing, our team face a race against time to rescue her...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 2 - Graham Chapman

The five surviving Pythons pay tribute to Graham Chapman.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (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 9, Episode 1 - Ghost

Tracey's video recorder becomes possessed, so she moves in with Dorien.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 2, Episode 5

Mateo tries to get back with his old flame, Kelly. Unfortunately Kelly's mother Sylvia is in town and she doesn't suffer fools gladly.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 1

Russell Howard talks about running a marathon, a male massage, and answers questions about time travel, feminism, and Transformers. His guests are Nish Kumar and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Four Midnight (repeat)
Rude Britannia. Copyright: BBC

Rude Britannia

Episode 2 - Bawdy Songs And Lewd Photographs

Traditions of satire and lewd humour survived and thrived in the era of Victorian values.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 1, Episode 4

More from the totally gorgeous French and Saunders.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am
45 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 12, Episode 5

Jimmy, Sean and Jon thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Vernon Kay, Tim Minchin, Joe Wilkinson and Rachel Riley.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain and the team tickle the ribs of another week with guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
Adam Buxton's BUG. Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 3

Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 1 - Dreams

Putting aside his personal struggle to entertain the nation, in this show Nick explores dreams. But this is Heavy Entertainment, so don't expect an easy ride...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Adam Buxton's BUG. Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 4

Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am
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 9

The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Nick Grimshaw, Rachel Riley, Peter Serafinowicz and Daniel Sloss.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (repeat)
Ballot Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Jack Pardew (Trevor Cooper), Kate Standen (Sarah Hadland), Kevin Sturridge (Ben Miller), Siobhan Hope (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Ballot Monkeys

Episode 4

A highly topical new comedy set on the campaign buses of the main political parties as the harassed teams battle their way through the noisy chaos of the election campaign, desperately trying to avoid gaffes and attempting to hang on to their sanity.

London Live 1:25am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Emily Brontë (Katy Brand), Charlotte Brontë (Selina Griffiths), Anne Brontë (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 1, Episode 2

Steve Pemberton plays an unusually gruff Dian Fossey. Katy Brand's pork pie-munching Diana Dors is confronted by Sam Spiro's glamorous Marilyn Monroe, while Sharon Horgan gives her take on a brooding Virginia Woolf and a love-struck Cleopatra.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Big Bad World. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (David Fynn), Ben (Blake Harrison), Beth (Rebecca Humphries), Eggman (Seann Walsh). Copyright: Objective Productions

Big Bad World

Episode 7

Ben finally gets a promotion at the pub - he's going to manage the monthly bring-and-buy sale. But is Great Yarmouth ready for his bohemian vision?

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:35am (repeat)
An Immigrant's Guide To Britain. Henning Wehn

An Immigrant's Guide To Britain

Henning Wehn leads an irreverent guide to life in Britain from the perspective of some of its most notoriously polarising inhabitants.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 5 - Saturday Night Diva

Horrified to realise it's Saturday night and he's not got anything planned, Tom rushes out for an evening at one of London's top gay clubs in the hope of meeting someone. Back at Paradist Passage, Linda takes the opportunity to invite Jez round for a drink or twelve.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (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?

A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 9

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:30am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 6

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Patrick Cargill and Trisha Noble.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 1 - Dreams

Putting aside his personal struggle to entertain the nation, in this show Nick explores dreams. But this is Heavy Entertainment, so don't expect an easy ride...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 1, Episode 4

More from the totally gorgeous French and Saunders.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Big Bad World. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (David Fynn), Ben (Blake Harrison), Beth (Rebecca Humphries), Eggman (Seann Walsh). Copyright: Objective Productions

Big Bad World

Episode 7

Ben finally gets a promotion at the pub - he's going to manage the monthly bring-and-buy sale. But is Great Yarmouth ready for his bohemian vision?

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (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)
Stella Street. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:45am (repeat)
Stella Street. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

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