British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 1st October 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Angels Want Me For A Sunbeam

Brother Benjamin Bailey and Sister Joanna bring their travelling salvation show to town - Billy is won over by the idea, but are they all that they seem?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 3 - Greenfinger

Trying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Worst Horror Of All

Victor celebrates his return to work but is not pleased that his first day on the job involves a nasty case of vermin control. His bad luck continues that night, when Victor and Margaret visit the BBC with a virtually unconscious window cleaner they believe to be Mrs Warboy's cousin.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

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

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 7

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 25 - Small

Wussywat is too small to see the top of the sunflower so he builds some stairs out of the flowerpots with help from Eli and her stilts!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (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 9am (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 21st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 19 - Pop

The Twirlywoos learn about popping when they encounter a machine that makes bubbles. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo interrupts teatime when he blows some bubbles of his own.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 9

The super-student team captains are joined by Britain's Got Talent winner and presenter Ashleigh Butler, Susan Calman from School of Silence, Friday Download presenter Cel Spellman and comedian Chris Martin.

Talking Pictures TV 10:35am (repeat)
When You Come Home

When You Come Home

A repeat of this 1948 film.

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)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 7 - Gymnast

Having gatecrashed a party and passed Ben off as a foreign gymnast, the trio find trouble when the real sport star is due in town.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wedding

Richard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?

CITV 11:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming Lesson

Sweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 12 - May The Best Man Win

Abi's father asks Ben to be his best man, which turns out to be a bad move.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 13 - It's A Window Filled Life

The Harper house is quarantined because Roger is contagious. Nick goes into business with an eighteen-foot python, while Michael gets to grips with a rocket launcher.

CITV 12:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 20 - Young Bean

When did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 1 - Rites Of Passage

TV repair man Gary's search for a customer takes him over fifty years further than he intended. Or could it all be a dream? Finding himself in 1940s Britain, with the bombs raining around him, Gary soon discovers that he can handily walk between the present and the past. Unfortunately, this new-found gift sees him torn not only between two periods, but two lovers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 3 - Violet's Country Cottage

Hyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 9

The super-student team captains are joined by Britain's Got Talent winner and presenter Ashleigh Butler, Susan Calman from School of Silence, Friday Download presenter Cel Spellman and comedian Chris Martin.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 19 - Pop

The Twirlywoos learn about popping when they encounter a machine that makes bubbles. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo interrupts teatime when he blows some bubbles of his own.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Airmen De-nicked

With the General away, and fearful of the logical series of revelations that could take place if the airmen are interrogated in Berlin, Gruber suggests that the resistance may be able to rescue the airmen successfully.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 7 - Gymnast

Having gatecrashed a party and passed Ben off as a foreign gymnast, the trio find trouble when the real sport star is due in town.

CITV 2:05pm (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.

ITV Encore 2:20pm (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

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 2 - Sweet Smell Of Success

Money is running out and Tracey is getting desperate. Darryl's Jaguar is repossessed when Tracey advertises it through Computer Car. Only problem is, Darryl confesses that he has hidden £25,000 in the spare tyre. Luckily Dorien accidentally saves the day.

The Africa Channel 2:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 2 - Flats, Lies And Videotape

Things soon go horribly wrong when Lee tries to make a Jeremy Beadle-style video for 'You've Been Framed'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 17

This episode's jokers are Wallace High versus Roscoe Primary.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 18 - Remote Control

Everyone is getting ready to watch a football match on TV, when an out-of-control toy plane hits the TV aerial, ruining the picture.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 7

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 4, Episode 19 - Phoney Farmer

The Farmer is off on holiday, confident he's left the farm in safe hands. However, the animals quickly learn his replacement is only interested in looking after himself. Dismayed and hungry, they decide he has to go.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 51 - Keep on Going

Boj, Rupa and Gavin are trekking for their Ranger survival badges. When Gavin's satnav boots go on the blink, Boj uses a bushcraft boj-a-boom idea to get them all back on track!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 21st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (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 9 - Getting The Bird

Michael is depressed when he is unable to get a girlfriend, so Dick offers to help arrange a date for him - 'Rigor Mortis', one of the hospital's nurses.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 49 - In The Pink

Mr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 2, Episode 8 - Valentine's Confusion

Hank has his heart set on asking Anya to the Valentine's dance, but soon discovers that this year Valentine's day is doing funny things to people and Hank ends up in a pickle when he tries to please more than one girl. Meanwhile, Rosa and Stan are proving that even as grown-ups, Valentine's Day can be a confusing time.

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

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic

New tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Fall Of The House Of Unsworth

With the warm weather, there are few funerals to cater for and even less cashflow. With the threat of the business's liquidation by the unscrupulous local bank manager, Ivy and Billy are desperate for any work they can get.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 12 - May The Best Man Win

Abi's father asks Ben to be his best man, which turns out to be a bad move.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The Toilets

On a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 13 - It's A Window Filled Life

The Harper house is quarantined because Roger is contagious. Nick goes into business with an eighteen-foot python, while Michael gets to grips with a rocket launcher.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Bull

Shaun turns matador when a new addition joins the flock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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 3 - Violet's Country Cottage

Hyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 1 - Rites Of Passage

TV repair man Gary's search for a customer takes him over fifty years further than he intended. Or could it all be a dream? Finding himself in 1940s Britain, with the bombs raining around him, Gary soon discovers that he can handily walk between the present and the past. Unfortunately, this new-found gift sees him torn not only between two periods, but two lovers.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

The Africa Channel 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 2 - Flats, Lies And Videotape

Things soon go horribly wrong when Lee tries to make a Jeremy Beadle-style video for 'You've Been Framed'.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Christmas Special - Groovy

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (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.

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.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Sleepyman

Whilst a blast from Janine's past forces Christopher into a very uncomfortable position, and Jerwayne feels the wrath of his ex-girlfriend, Lance tries to take full advantage of PhoneShop Sutton's newfound fame.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
The Dog Thrower. The Charismatic Man (Matthew Perry). Copyright: Runaway Fridge

The Dog Thrower

One-off silent comedy drama starring Tim Key and Matthew Perry as two men who try to entertain a crowd by throwing their dogs in the air.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Cradle To Grave. Image shows from L to R: Fred 'Spud' Baker (Peter Kay), Danny Baker (Laurie Kynaston), Bet Baker (Lucy Speed). Copyright: ITV Studios

Cradle To Grave

Episode 5

Spud begins a life away from the docks, and Danny finally enters Miss Blondel's dark room.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Episode 1

The first episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all. Tonight's challenges include Tiny Bike, Dizzy Hurdle and Groin Croissant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Ivan & Trudy present their 'wig emporium', Derek Faye purchases a David Beckham calendar and are hospital nurses stealing Nan's personal belongings?

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 4 - Whatheather

When Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Boy Meets Girl. Image shows from L to R: Judy (Rebecca Root), Leo (Harry Hepple). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Boy Meets Girl

Series 1, Episode 5

Geoff has promised to give Leo a try-out as a salesman at his car showroom. Tony is ill but Pam is unsympathetic and leaves him in James's care.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast

Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode. With James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Episode 4

Pop star Foxes, actor Thomas Turgoose, Kelly Osbourne and Adam Richman are the guests who will be joining Keith, Holly and Gino this week.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:15pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 2

Impressionist and comedian Alistair McGowan and Ian Moore join Ian Stone and Keith Dover to mull over this week's Europa League, Champions League and other footballing action.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

BBC Three 10:30pm
45 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 Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 3

Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.

U&Drama channel logo 11pm (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 2 - Sweet Smell Of Success

Money is running out and Tracey is getting desperate. Darryl's Jaguar is repossessed when Tracey advertises it through Computer Car. Only problem is, Darryl confesses that he has hidden £25,000 in the spare tyre. Luckily Dorien accidentally saves the day.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 5

Charlie Brooker, Jedward, Lorraine Kelly and Micky Flanagan thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Rachael Stirling), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three episodes from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Special - Channel 4 80s Night

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack get an 80s makeover as they go back in time with Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 2, Episode 2

Sketches include the improvised sketch, Control feeding his pigeons, and Peter and John worrying about Derwent Enterprises going into liquidation. This episode is sponsored by Tideymans Carpets.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
Deal or No Deal. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Noel Edmonds

James Corden Does Deal or No Deal

Actor and comedian James Corden goes head to head with the meanest man on telly: the Banker.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
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Viral Tap

Episode 2

Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips, with the assistance of YouTube vlogger Jim Chapman and Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby.

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

Comedy Central Extra 1:40am (repeat)
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Seann Walsh World

Episode 2

Seann Walsh presents more viral clips. Tonight he deals with Japanese 'poo food', drunk cooking, a cappella dubstep, and competitive crying.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

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

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Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

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The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Ivan & Trudy present their 'wig emporium', Derek Faye purchases a David Beckham calendar and are hospital nurses stealing Nan's personal belongings?

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Russell Howard's Good News

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

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
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Fried

Episode 6 - In The Beginning

We flash back to before Mary was manager of Seriously Fried Chicken...

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The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

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Sunny D

Episode 1 - Pilot

Dane needs his salary if he is ever going to break away from his privacy-free home life, but he is desperate to follow his dream. Driven on by personal ambition, the support of his girlfriend Nicola and best friend Sam, today could finally be the day when everything is about to change.

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Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell Kane

The 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.

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Seann Walsh World

Episode 2

Seann Walsh presents more viral clips. Tonight he deals with Japanese 'poo food', drunk cooking, a cappella dubstep, and competitive crying.

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

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Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Simon Callow, Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Katherine Parkinson, Meera Syal, Rik Mayall, Warwick Davis. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 2, Episode 1 - In Space No One Can Hear You Clean & The Weather Man

A cleaner is accidentally launched into space and a weatherman controls the climate in two tales read by Vic Reeves and the late, great Rik Mayall.

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Fried. Image shows from L to R: Shontal (Lorna Gayle), Anal (Mandeep Dhillon), Joe (Will Melling). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures / Bwark Productions

Fried

Episode 6 - In The Beginning

We flash back to before Mary was manager of Seriously Fried Chicken...

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am (repeat)
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

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

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Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

Talking Pictures TV 5:15am (repeat)
Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down. Jeannie MacTaggart (Barbara Mullen)

Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down

After being mistakenly declared dead, elderly Jeannie MacTaggart makes trouble for the officials who won't correct her records.

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