British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 2nd 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 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?

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 10 - Too Many Crooks

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.

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 4

The Ronnies look at fancy dress parties, there's music from New World, and the fourth chapter of Hampton Wick.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 4, Episode 3

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 13 - End Of Term

It's the end of term and Nathan is due to be assessed by Head Master Mr Byron. His future hangs in the balance. So when Josh messes up, and it looks like Nathan's career as a teacher is over, it's down to the rest of the 4 O'Clock Club to save his skin.

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.

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

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

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

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 13 - Roy's Review

Clip show. A school board member pays a visit to assess Roy. Everyone fears that Roy will be kicked out of Ballyfermot because of his chequered history at the school. Can the pupils and teachers save their favourite cartoon friend?

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 8 - Easter Time

It's Easter at the park and Richard is in charge of the annual egg hunt. But with Sooty hiding the eggs and Sweep making the hot cross buns, will their plans for a happy Easter be scrambled?

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

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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.

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 13 - End Of Term

It's the end of term and Nathan is due to be assessed by Head Master Mr Byron. His future hangs in the balance. So when Josh messes up, and it looks like Nathan's career as a teacher is over, it's down to the rest of the 4 O'Clock Club to save his skin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 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 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 2 - Widower's Mite

Both Sam and Daphne move into the basement. This does not bode well for a life of domestic bliss - and an unexpected visitor highlights the problems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 2 - Healthy Competition

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

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.

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 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

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 9 - Trust

Tracey is seeing a psychotherapist, Gerald, Darryl thinks she has another man, does she come clean? Sharon isn't helping Tracey give up smoking by smoking around the house. Dorien and Sharon's advice goes unheeded.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And Death

Lee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 4, 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 3, Episode 2 - The Coconut

The Farmer returns from the fair triumphant after winning a coconut. He soon discovers getting into the coconut isn't as easy as it seems. Shaun and Bitzer take on the challenge and try every trick in the book, but it proves a tough nut to crack.

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 2 - Strong Stuff This Insurance

The staff are forced to undergo physicals for Grace Brothers' insurance scheme.

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 4 - In The Spring...

Hester's father, Guy, enlists her and William's help to catch her mother's eye once more. Meanwhile, there's scandal in the street, and Hester's determined to record it in her new diary.

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 7 - No Hiding Place

Upon hearing that Denise has escaped, René disguises himself as his own father and searches for a safe hiding place. With the café machine-gunned, Denise's followers capture René - but it is not him she is out to get.

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 2 - The Official Visit

The President of tiny African nation Buranda - formerly a British colony - is overthrown in a coup d'état just days before he is due to visit the United Kingdom. Jim's determined that the new President should fulfill the plans, but Humphrey is less than enthused.

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 7 - If In Doubt - Cut It Out!

Michael diagnoses his own appendicitis, but he is less than pleased when he discovers the identity of his surgeon.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And Death

Lee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.

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 2 - Country Retreat

Plans to buy a weekend retreat in the country take an unexpected turn when Hyacinth is keen to avoid giving estate agents the impression that they can only afford a small cottage.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 1 - First Aid

Stan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?

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

Boj

Episode 13 - The Sleep Under

Mrs Twitch has left Pops and Mimi in charge of the tear-away Twitchlets at a big sleep-over at Boj's house. After a whirlwind evening of breakages and demands, how will they ever settle the little Twitchlets down? With a Boj-a-boom idea to create a contraption that will gently rock them off to sleep.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 1

The Saxon gods form an unlikely team of superheroes, famous astronaut Neil Armstrong reveals his new weight loss programme, we meet Georgian London's crime-fighting genius, and Rosa Parks sings about her struggle for equality.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Back In Fashion

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.

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 2 - Widower's Mite

Both Sam and Daphne move into the basement. This does not bode well for a life of domestic bliss - and an unexpected visitor highlights the problems.

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 3 - Friday The 14th

Del's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:20pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Coconut

The Farmer returns from the fair triumphant after winning a coconut. He soon discovers getting into the coconut isn't as easy as it seems. Shaun and Bitzer take on the challenge and try every trick in the book, but it proves a tough nut to crack.

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 1

Following the death of her husband, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton discovers that their large country estate is almost bankrupt, and is told that she has no option other than to sell up.

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 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

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 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

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 1

8 Out Of 10 Cats returns for a new series with a special extended edition. Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, David O'Doherty and Josh Widdicombe.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
80 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Series highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

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 5

The police are readying a trap for the prime suspect in the serial killer case, but their plans risk being derailed entirely when a notorious child murderer's new identity is leaked online.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A Touch Of Cloth. Image shows from L to R: Dr Natasha Sachet (Daisy Beaumont), Des Hairihan (Adrian Bower), Jack Cloth (John Hannah), Anne Oldman (Suranne Jones). Copyright: Zeppotron

A Touch Of Cloth

A Touch Of Cloth III: Too Cloth For Comfort, Episode 1 - Part One

DCI Jack Cloth's brother, Terry, has been killed. The pair weren't close, in fact, they were estranged, but, you know, it still hurts.

Comedy Central 9:30pm
30 min
Brotherhood. Image shows from L to R: Toby (Johnny Flynn), Jamie (Scott Folan), Dan (Ben Ashenden). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Brotherhood

Episode 1 - School

Having not spoken for 6 months, Jamie's hidden from elder brothers Dan and Toby that parents' evening is fast approaching. A meddling reminder from Auntie Debbie makes them aware, but Dan's got other plans and Toby's trying to trace a girl.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

U&Drama channel logo 10pm (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'.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 1 - Parents' Evening

Parents' evening is a nightmare unlike any other for Alfie, and today he's also got a pile of mock exams to mark before fierce deputy headmistress Pickwell fails his entire class.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 3, Episode 2

Adam signs up for a course on how to save his church - led by Roland Wise. He also struggles between his beliefs and church law when asked to marry a gay couple.

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 5

American stand-up Jimmy Tingle joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. On the other side Russell Howard and Andy Parsons get the help of David Mitchell.

Channel 4 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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A Touch Of Cloth. Image shows from L to R: Dr Natasha Sachet (Daisy Beaumont), Des Hairihan (Adrian Bower), Jack Cloth (John Hannah), Anne Oldman (Suranne Jones). Copyright: Zeppotron

A Touch Of Cloth

A Touch Of Cloth III: Too Cloth For Comfort, Episode 2 - Part Two

As the body count continues to rise, Cloth closes in on the killer. But there's a horrific realisation that the culprit is far too close to him for comfort.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 5

Andy wants a snake, and unscrupulous hypnotist Kenny Craig has some videos for sale.

Comedy Central Extra 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

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.

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

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 5 - Fame

Nick Helm (One Man Mega Myth) turns his attention to Fame. Find out why Nick's hero when he was growing up was Evil Knievel, and why a 20 litre microwave is not big enough to cook with - but the box it comes in has its uses. Nick's wearing the trousers and sacks his band. But remember - He Did it all For You.

Comedy Central 10:35pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 4

On tonight's show Russell reads from 50 Shades of Grey, and answers questions on university, ghosts, and milking a cow. His guests are Doc Brown and Paul McCaffrey.

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 3 - Polymorph

A chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 2, Episode 8

After Mel and Madge's romantic evening stroll on the beach is very rudely interrupted, what is supposed to be the most memorable day of their life proceeds to become memorable for all the wrong reasons.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 11

Louie Spence, Stacey Solomon and Brooke Vincent take part in the quiz. Chris Moyles is the guest team captain standing in for Holly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 6

There is good news for Dennis, and Marjorie Dawes bumps into Paul while out shopping.

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 6 - Terry Jones

Terry Jones invites viewers into his home to talk his way through his proudest moments.

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 2, Episode 9 - Trust

Tracey is seeing a psychotherapist, Gerald, Darryl thinks she has another man, does she come clean? Sharon isn't helping Tracey give up smoking by smoking around the house. Dorien and Sharon's advice goes unheeded.

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 4 - Bodyswap

A bodyswap deal between Lister and Rimmer doesn't quite go to plan when Rimmer gets a bit carried away with himself.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm
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 9

Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Jimeoin, Joe Wilkinson, Nancy Dell'Olio and Greg Rutherford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 5 - Sick

Everyone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Brotherhood. Image shows from L to R: Toby (Johnny Flynn), Jamie (Scott Folan), Dan (Ben Ashenden). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Brotherhood

Episode 1 - School

Having not spoken for 6 months, Jamie's hidden from elder brothers Dan and Toby that parents' evening is fast approaching. A meddling reminder from Auntie Debbie makes them aware, but Dan's got other plans and Toby's trying to trace a girl.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-Up

Russell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am
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, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The first of a two-part best bits compilation sees Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson dive into the world of polls, surveys and statistics with a bevvy of celebrity guests from the current series.

London Live 12:10am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

A selection of five episodes of Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation.

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Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Vod (Zawe Ashton), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 1, Episode 6

JP finds out his father has serious health issues, and decides the best response is to take his first acid trip. Oregon is distraught to learn that her childhood horse is dying, culminating in the revelation that she isn't called Oregon at all, but Melissa.

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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 5

The police are readying a trap for the prime suspect in the serial killer case, but their plans risk being derailed entirely when a notorious child murderer's new identity is leaked online.

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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 3

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

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am
80 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Series highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

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I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of Alan

Alan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.

BBC Three 1:25am (repeat)
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 5 - Fame

Nick Helm (One Man Mega Myth) turns his attention to Fame. Find out why Nick's hero when he was growing up was Evil Knievel, and why a 20 litre microwave is not big enough to cook with - but the box it comes in has its uses. Nick's wearing the trousers and sacks his band. But remember - He Did it all For You.

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Psychobitches. Therapist (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

A Sky Arts sketch show that sees some of history's most famous women psychoanalysed.

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Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 5

Andy wants a snake, and unscrupulous hypnotist Kenny Craig has some videos for sale.

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Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 6

There is good news for Dennis, and Marjorie Dawes bumps into Paul while out shopping.

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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 5 - Sick

Everyone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-Up

Russell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

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

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