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Television

TV schedule Monday 1st June 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 2, Episode 2 - A Brief Encounter

Hester's taking a course in fencing, and is picked out by teacher Mike as one of his star pupils. William, however, isn't best pleased to hear of Mr Frobisher's lothario status - and even less amused to find the two in close physical contact one evening!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 12 - The Coach That Came In From The Cold

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

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.

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 2, Episode 3 - The Grand Opening Of Sillitoe's

It is the opening of Rodney and Betty's health food complex and Rita is unpopular due to her council work. She becomes even less popular with Liz when Rita declares that the new man in her life is Liz's brother. Ted meanwhile agrees to move with Corinna to East Africa to start a new life, and Elvis and Jenny become a couple.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 3

The Two Ronnies present a third chapter of Hampton Wick, whilst Tina Charles sings (They Long to Be) Close to You.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 4, Episode 2

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 14th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (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 12 - Fight

When Nathan decides to put Darius, the star of Elmsbury's basketball team, in detention, Darius decides to get his own back - on Josh.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That Way

The Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Howard Hughes (Stanley Lebor), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 2

Paul has outstanding abilities on the cricket field. Martin knows this and he should make him the first name on the team sheet - but can he bring himself to pick his unwitting rival?

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.

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 2, Episode 12 - Uncle Troy

Rather than confess to Hammond that he scared off a substitute teacher, Roy pretends to be his uncle, teacher Troy O'Brien. He maintains the facade but Miss Sheringham is suspicious. Can she prove Roy and Troy are the same person?

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Genie

When Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.

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.

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 2, Episode 2 - Heart To Heart

Bob returns home from his honeymoon with a broken leg after falling down the aircraft steps! When Terry comes round and starts being even moodier than usual and starts asking deep and meaningful questions about life, it can only mean one thing... he's in love!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (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 12 - Fight

When Nathan decides to put Darius, the star of Elmsbury's basketball team, in detention, Darius decides to get his own back - on Josh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 1 - Throwing Eggs

The Duke of Dunstable (guest star Harry Enfield) - the most obnoxious man in England - has come to stay at Blandings. Not content with smashing the fixtures, he is determined to have Clarence committed as a lunatic.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Three Up, Two Down. Image shows from L to R: Angie Tyler (Lysette Anthony), Nick Tyler (Ray Burdis), Sam Tyler (Michael Elphick), Daphne Trenchard (Angela Thorne). Copyright: BBC

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Your Place Or Mine?

Nick, a photographer, and his young wife, Angie, have just become the proud parents of a little boy, but money is tight, so Nick's south London father, Sam, has a suggestion to alleviate the financial burden. However, Angie's mother Daphne arrives from Cheltenham with an alternative suggestion - and she's used to getting her own way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 7, Episode 1 - A Quiet Honeymoon

The newly married LeClercs are shot down, and swiftly arrested by the Colonel. With Von Klinkerhoffen hospitalised, Flockenstuffen's making his presence felt at the chateau.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That Way

The Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.

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 5, Episode 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

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

A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

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 2, Episode 8 - You Pays Yer Money

A by-election in Chigwell causes tension about who to vote for between Tracey, Sharon and Dorien. Sharon wants Darryl's vote after Tracey paid his poll tax, but he wants the full £350 for the pleasure, leading Sharon to take drastic action.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 11 - Shirley's Sermon

The vicar asks Shirley to preach a sermon.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 4, Episode 2

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 3, Episode 1 - The Stand Off

It's breakfast time and The Farmer discovers he has no fresh milk for his morning cup of tea. He sets off in great haste, only to become ensnared in a 'rush hour' traffic jam. Shaun and The Flock are too impatient to wait for breakfast and take matters into their own hands.

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 7, Episode 1 - The Junior

The junior spot on the Men's counter opens up, and the staff start interviewing candidates. Not happy with any of them, they settle on Mr. Goldberg, a man older than them all ... and with a secret tie to Captain Peacock.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Childrens' comedy entertainment series hosted by Hacker T. Dog.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 2, Episode 3 - Alright On The Night

Hester struggles to arrange a variety show in aid of the church organ's restoration. Meanwhile, Emma reveals plans to move away - and will she ever get married?

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 5, Episode 6 - A Marriage Of Inconvenience

As René's wedding approaches, Edith grows increasingly wistful for their past together. Unknown to René, she plots with Michelle - for the good of the Resistance, naturally - to take Denise's place at the altar.

BBC Two 4:45pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - Open Government

Newly installed in his office, Jim Hacker is about to have his first encounter with the feared Sir Humphrey Appleby in an effort to establish "Open Government".

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 6 - Rallying Round...

When the lads organise a car rally Michael inevitably gets roped in to make up the numbers, but he and his partner are soon lost en route.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 11 - Shirley's Sermon

The vicar asks Shirley to preach a sermon.

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 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 2 - Wicked William The Conqueror

Young William, Duke of Normandy, quarrels with Harold Godwinson about who should be King of England, before bashing the English and taking the crown at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066! Meanwhile across the world, discover Chinese technology light years ahead of the dunderheaded Normans and Saxons in England, and meet one of the world's first scientists in Egypt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 13 - Gardening Time

At his wife's suggestion, the depot manager has instigated a gardening competition amongst the staff. Blakey's been keeping his own plants around his office for a while so is quick to sign up, but the only other entrant is Jack. With a prize at stake, their rivalry soon heats up!

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

Boj

Episode 12 - Non-Stop Pops

Boj is excited - he's spending the whole day playing games with Pops! But Pops is very unfit and can't keep up. Rupa sets about getting Pops fit but he isn't keen on all of this exercising! That's when Boj has a boj-a-boom idea to combine Pops's love of music and a way to keep fit - with a one-man-band bike!

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Three Up, Two Down. Image shows from L to R: Angie Tyler (Lysette Anthony), Nick Tyler (Ray Burdis), Sam Tyler (Michael Elphick), Daphne Trenchard (Angela Thorne). Copyright: BBC

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Your Place Or Mine?

Nick, a photographer, and his young wife, Angie, have just become the proud parents of a little boy, but money is tight, so Nick's south London father, Sam, has a suggestion to alleviate the financial burden. However, Angie's mother Daphne arrives from Cheltenham with an alternative suggestion - and she's used to getting her own way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 3, Episode 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 7

Hartley's death re-opens the chasm in Richard's finances, and the manor is once again under the hammer. A saviour could still be at hand, but what does the future hold for Grantleigh - not to mention Audrey, Richard and Mrs Poo?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:05pm (repeat)
Millions

Millions

Heart-warming comedy drama film. When seven-year-old Damian finds a suitcase of cash, he thinks it's a gift from God.

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 5, Episode 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 5

Ben's on the case again - this time he's got a mystery illness and is far too sick to go to school, or so he says.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 6

Five-year-old Karen decides she's had enough of mum's nagging and announces that she's leaving home to go to Spain, or possibly Greenland.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

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 14, Episode 4

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rachel Riley, David O'Doherty, Louie Spence and Joe Lycett.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Milton Jones, Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 4 - Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones

Mock The Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Mason (Philip Voss), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Penelope (Marcia Warren), Ash (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious

Series 2, Episode 1 - Sister

Vicious returns viewers back into the boisterous world of Freddie Thornhill and Stuart Bixby. In the opening episode we meet Lillian (guest star Celia Imrie), who is Violet's sister.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Blue Badge Specials, Episode 1 - Blue Badge Special 1

Fran takes a tumble in a launderette, Stephen needs help retrieving his dog's frisbee and Liam's parachute jump goes wrong.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Delivery

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 4

Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett. Greg Davies is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.

Comedy Central 10pm
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.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 4, Episode 4

Sean's former writing partner Tim won't go away. It seems that he and Sean developed a show years ago which bears a striking resemblance to Sean and Beverly's new project, The Opposite Of Us.

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

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 1

Michael McIntyre is Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's guest. Dead Ringers star Jan Ravens joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Mike Wozniak), Emma (Jeany Spark), Dan (Greg Davies), Mum (Gwyneth Powell), Jo (Roisin Conaty), Nesta (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 2, Episode 1 - Perfect Woman

Dan is still trapped in a teaching job he despises and rejected by the girl he thinks will solve everything, Miss Lipsey, so he turns his attentions to self-improvement.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
55 min
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 2, Episode 8

Jake Wood, Sam Faiers, Joe Lycett and Nish Kumar are the guests. GloZell appears too.

U&W channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 1

A young couple has to live in their car for their baby's sake, Claire is 'not drunk enough' and Nan accuses a social worker of stealing her clothes. Also, is Beyoncé "bling bling" or "bing bing"?

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min version
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 49, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sara Pascoe.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 1 - Backwards

Rimmer and Kryten crash-land on a planet and are shocked to find it is Earth - but an Earth where time is running in reverse.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Carry On Forever. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Carry On Forever

Episode 2

The second episode chronicles what many consider to be the golden era of the Carry On brand in the late sixties.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 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 49, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sara Pascoe.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Reginald D Hunter Live. Reginald D Hunter

Reginald D Hunter Live

TV broadcast of Reginald D Hunter's 2011 stand-up DVD.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 10

Mel B, Vernon Kay, Louis Walsh and Scott Mills are this week's guests. Rufus Hound is Team Captain as Holly is away.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 2

James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm
45 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 49, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 4, Episode 1

Sketches include "Grey and Hopeless", "Smell: The Forgotten Smell?", and It's A Soaraway Life. Guest stars John Bird and Jane Booker.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Polly Creek (Sarah Alexander), Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Letters Of Septimus Noone

A classic locked room novel is turned into a West End musical... then one of its stars falls victim to a real-life 'impossible crime'.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 8 - Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Chris Pratt, John Bishop

With Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy and Oscar-nominated Brit Jude Law, starring in new comedy movie Spy; Hollywood heart-throb Chris Pratt, talking about new blockbuster Jurassic World; top comic John Bishop; and music from Florence and the Machine.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 2 - Marooned

A flaming meteorite hit causes Starbug 1, with only Lister and Rimmer aboard, to career wildly into an arctic wilderness planet. The duo are alone, marooned in the stricken vessel, and with limited fuel and food supplies they face certain death if not discovered.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 8 - Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Chris Pratt, John Bishop

With Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy and Oscar-nominated Brit Jude Law, starring in new comedy movie Spy; Hollywood heart-throb Chris Pratt, talking about new blockbuster Jurassic World; top comic John Bishop; and music from Florence and the Machine.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Carry On Cruising. Image shows from L to R: Captain Wellington Crowther (Sid James), Dr Arthur Binn (Kenneth Connor), First Officer Leonard Marjoribanks (Kenneth Williams)

Carry On Cruising

Comedy with the Carry On crew, in which a sea captain discovers that his regular shipmates have defected and so must he hire an inexperienced crew.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 8 - Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Chris Pratt, John Bishop

With Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy and Oscar-nominated Brit Jude Law, starring in new comedy movie Spy; Hollywood heart-throb Chris Pratt, talking about new blockbuster Jurassic World; top comic John Bishop; and music from Florence and the Machine.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan Rivers

Jack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.

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60 min version (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Big News

Russell Howard turns his eye back to some of the biggest and best news stories covered in the past six series of Good News, plus some choice out-takes from the show.

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50 min version (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 9

Micky Flanagan, Melanie Giedroyc, Stephen Graham and Katherine Ryan join host Jimmy Carr along with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to review the talking points of 2012.

London Live 12:15am (repeat)
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Peep Show

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.

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Fake Reaction

Series 2, Episode 1

The guests are Helen Flanagan, Marlon Davis, former Westlife member Brian McFadden and his wife, model and DJ Vogue Williams.

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I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Talented Mr. Alan

Following a nervous breakdown, Alan's working his way slowly back up the ladder: he's got a girlfriend, a house (under renovation), one of the most popular slots on Radio Norwich, and a book: Bouncing Back.

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60 min version (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

Challenge TV 1:15am (repeat)
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Highlights Special - Extra

A selection of previously unseen bits and highlights from the series in which Lee Mack tested random bits of trivia with a selection of guests.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
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The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 12 - Job Security

Tonight Henning Wehn is joined by Simon Munnery, Maeve Higgins, Phil Nichol and Boothby Graffoe, with interviews from Stewart Lee.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
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Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mayor The Force Be With You

DI Sleet is joined by TV presenter Dermot O'Leary to find out who murdered Amanda Holden, Mayor Simon Cowell's PA.

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Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 5

Ben's on the case again - this time he's got a mystery illness and is far too sick to go to school, or so he says.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

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Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 6

Five-year-old Karen decides she's had enough of mum's nagging and announces that she's leaving home to go to Spain, or possibly Greenland.

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

Episode 4 - War

Nick Helm turns his personal combination of rage, self-loathing and vulnerability to look at relationships in a way that everyone can relate to: War. With the usual mix of live music and stand-up.

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Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

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45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Big News

Russell Howard turns his eye back to some of the biggest and best news stories covered in the past six series of Good News, plus some choice out-takes from the show.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 12 - Job Security

Tonight Henning Wehn is joined by Simon Munnery, Maeve Higgins, Phil Nichol and Boothby Graffoe, with interviews from Stewart Lee.

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Men Behaving Badly

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Delivery

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (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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