British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 10th November 2015

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
A Fire Has Been Arranged

A Fire Has Been Arranged

Comedy about a trio of crooks on the hunt for their stashed loot after 10 years in prison. Unfortunately a department store has been built on the site.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 6 - Where My Caravan Has Rested

George trades his clapped-out old car for - of all things - a caravan! Mr Fourmile and the local Residents' Association offer to buy it from him; with her even snobbier sister due to visit, Mildred is particularly keen for him to get rid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (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 1 - Desperate Doings In The Graveyard

For a number of days and nights, a group of undertakers have been excavating in the graveyard, below René's empty tomb, in order to create a resistance communications centre. The flurry of activity has not failed to cath the General's eye!

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 3

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 10 - The Long Good Thursday

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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 2 - The Gestapo For The High Jump

Herr Flick and Von Smallhausen are planning to disguise themselves as British airmen in order to be 'rescued' by the resistance; when both the German Army and René discover this, it's certain that the plan won't come off...

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 11 - Cake

It's Ortus's birthday and Wussywat finds his picnic surprise.

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 30th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 8 - Cleaning

The Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!

London Live 10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 1 - The French Lesson

Shirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.

London Live 10:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Offer

Another barber shop chain, Short n Curlies, is looking to open a branch in Peckham, and the owner approaches Desmond with a buy-out proposal. He's sorely tempted, but wants to explore other avenues before making his decision...

CITV 11am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 9 - Valentine's Bean

Bean tries to be romantic but his idea of what that means proves very different to Irma's!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 7 - Staycation

When Millie overhears Mum and Mike discussing a holiday in France, she contrives an invitation for herself and Lauren too. But maybe she should have waited to find out the details first. She tries to play Mum and Dad off against each other in the holiday stakes, but ends up with an epic fail for Lauren, Craig, and most of all, herself.

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 10 - All You Can Eat

Having forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25am (repeat)
Laughter In Paradise. Image shows from L to R: Captain James Deniston Russell (Alastair Sim), Station Constable (Colin Gordon)

Laughter In Paradise

Comedy about four people who face tough challenges as set out in a relative's will.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 5 - He's Just Not That Into Ben

Ben goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

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 4, Episode 3 - Out Of Town

The coast is clear for Gary to have a holiday with wartime mistress Phoebe, since present-day wife Yvonne has packed her bags for a three-week trip to Korea. But Gary has reckoned without an unexpected visitor.

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 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.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 8 - Cleaning

The Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (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 5, Episode 2 - A Winter's Tale

Harold has organised a fortnight holiday alone in Obergurgl.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 7 - Staycation

When Millie overhears Mum and Mike discussing a holiday in France, she contrives an invitation for herself and Lauren too. But maybe she should have waited to find out the details first. She tries to play Mum and Dad off against each other in the holiday stakes, but ends up with an epic fail for Lauren, Craig, and most of all, herself.

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 4, Episode 6 - Nine And A Half Days

Sharon gets more involved than she expected in the prisoners' wives support group.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 3 - Georgetown Dreaming

Desmond wonders what might have been if he'd never come to this 'godforsaken country'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 26 - Tooth Fairy

Shaun tries to find a solution for Bitzer's horrible toothache.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 33 - Camping Chaos

The lives of the sheep are disrupted when an unfriendly camper puts up his tent in their field.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 3

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

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat Pack

Mr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 12 - Holiday For Teddy

Mr Bean decides to take Teddy on holiday to the seaside. When he arrives at his hotel a spoilt little girl wants Teddy all to herself. Her protective dad only wants the best for his little princess. A tussle ensues, resulting in a chase across town on to the pier. No one comes between Mr Bean, Teddy and their relaxing holiday!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (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 3:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

Talking Pictures TV 3:55pm (repeat)
And The Same To You

And The Same To You

The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret.

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

Boj

Episode 3 - Hoppy Birthday

Boj helps Mia choose something special enough to give Rupa at her birthday party. But before Mia can hand her the wrapped-up skipping rope in comes Gavin with his gift: the Skipsolo 800! But Boj's boj-a-boom idea will make Rupa an even better present from Mia and get the buddies all skipping together.

London Live 4pm (repeat)
John And Julie. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Lesley Dudley), John (Colin Gibson)

John And Julie

Comedy starring Sid James and Peter Sellers, following the adventures of two small children who run off to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

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 30th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 11 - Saturday Matinee

When Stuart-Clark buzzes off with a bird leaving Upton in charge of the Harley Street practice, it looks like a long afternoon with nothing to do - until the Minister arrives... And the lady for the bears...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Inspector's Niece

A new clippie hides a terrible secret - she's Blakey's niece!

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Horrible Science. Copyright: Toff Media

Horrible Science

Episode 9 - Sounds Dreadful

Today, what is a sound? How do we hear? How do our ears work? Inventor of the telephone Alexander Graham Bell joins the team in the studio to talk telephones, and even metal detectors!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Statue of Liberty, USA

Grandmaster Glitch makes the Statue of Liberty fall right into the path of a passing ferry. Go Jetters, Go!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Little Dog Laughed

George talks Truffles out for a walk in the park, but manages to lose her. Fearing Mildred's wrath, he sets about finding her - or a replacement.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 5, Episode 2 - A Winter's Tale

Harold has organised a fortnight holiday alone in Obergurgl.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 5 - He's Just Not That Into Ben

Ben goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 38 - Snore-Worn Shaun

The sheep can't get to sleep because of Shirley's loud snoring.

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 26, Episode 9 - Lot No. 8

Auntie Wainwright is rather pleased with herself when she lands a bargain at an auction. Unfortunately, she doesn't know what she has bought, or what to do with it when she gets it home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

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 4, Episode 3 - Out Of Town

The coast is clear for Gary to have a holiday with wartime mistress Phoebe, since present-day wife Yvonne has packed her bags for a three-week trip to Korea. But Gary has reckoned without an unexpected visitor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Bull. Image shows from L to R: Russian Widow (Diana Payan), Rupert Bull (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Bull

Episode 3 - A Collection Of Mounted Deer Heads (1977-2005)

When Rupert inherits a collection of mouldering deer heads from a rich Russian widow, a reluctant Faye is sent out onto the streets of Newby-On-Wye to drum up some business. Meanwhile, Beverley has a quiet word with an increasingly put-upon Toby about "workers' rights", which can only mean bad news for Rupert.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Offer

Another barber shop chain, Short n Curlies, is looking to open a branch in Peckham, and the owner approaches Desmond with a buy-out proposal. He's sorely tempted, but wants to explore other avenues before making his decision...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 3 - Community Spirit

The time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Bring The Noise. Image shows from L to R: Tinie, Nicole Scherzinger, Ricky Wilson, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Twenty Six 03

Bring The Noise

Episode 3

With Nicole away, Ricky Wilson and captains Joel Dommett and Tinie Tempah are joined by Melanie C, Laurence Fox and singer Foxes on the music and comedy show.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 3 - Georgetown Dreaming

Desmond wonders what might have been if he'd never come to this 'godforsaken country'.

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 1 - Manny Come Home

Fran returns from another holiday to find that Manny and Bernard are leading (almost) separate lives.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
You, Me And The Apocalypse. Image shows from L to R: Paula (Pauline Quirke), Jamie (Mathew Baynton), Father Jude (Rob Lowe), Ariel (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: Working Title Films / Bigballs Films

You, Me And The Apocalypse

Episode 6

17 days to go. Deeply unhappy about the choices he has made in the name of professional duty, Scotty tries to make amends. However, his actions fail to go down
well with Gaines.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Carry On Forever. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Carry On Forever

Episode 3

The final episode looks at how the brand hit the seventies on top form before fading away at the end of the decade.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert

Michael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & Gentlemen

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.

U&Drama channel logo 9:20pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And Strife

With money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.

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

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary

It's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 2 - Elephants And Hens

Fran is invited on a hen weekend leaving Bernard and Manny to write a best-selling children's book.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 5 - Three Little Words

Gary is preparing for the grand re-opening of the restaurant. Putting on his best chef whites, he has never looked so attractive to Miranda. Will Stevie persuade her to say what she feels? Or will Penny get in the way as she excitedly stalks her poster boy, Raymond Blanc?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

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

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing

TV broadcast of Josh Widdicombe's 2013 stand-up DVD.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 1

In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.

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

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 4

Dara O Briain hosts the topical comedy show. Featuring guests Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: John Thomson, Matt Lucas, Sarah Kendall, Stuart Goldsmith, Alan Davies. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 2

Alan is joined by Matt Lucas, John Thomson, Sarah Kendall and Stuart Goldsmith to discuss such varied subjects as upsetting rock legends, impressions, an exploding spider's nest and why comedy and music don't go together.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Bryony (Sophie McShera), Ash (Nick Mohammed), Natalie (Laura Aikman), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Karl (Russell Tovey), Angela (Jo Enright), Paul (Martin Marquez), Janette (Angela Curran). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 3, Episode 6

Trish is fresh back from a Spanish holiday to celebrate the job centre's twenty-­fifth anniversary and brings back more than a stick of rock. Natalie seeks out the original manageress Maggie Higgins and asks her to join the staff for a celebration. Maggie remembers Angela from the 80s but Angela is keen to distance herself... is Angela hiding something?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Catastrophe. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Delaney), Sharon (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

Series 2, Episode 3

Sharon decides that she and Rob should inject some passion into their love life. When her advances don't quite go to plan, Rob suggests a weekend break in Paris.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel), Cynthia (Susan Wokoma). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 6 - Tolled Road

Tracey's been kicked out by her Mum, and moves in with best friend Candice and her Nan Esther. Connor's got a new job and hopes that Tracey will move in with him.

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Penelope. Penelope (Christina Ricci)

Penelope

Young socialite Penelope Wilhern bears the curse of her family, a pig's snout.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 2

The machines have had enough. No longer will they stand for being bashed about, kicked around and taken for granted. The Bad Robots are out for revenge...

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Together. Image shows left to right: Ellen Baxter (Cara Theobold), Tom (Jonny Sweet)

Together

Episode 6 - Homing

Tom's Dad has discovered that Ellen's got a criminal record, just as she's having her tag removed. Ellen's discovered that she's got a grandfather, just as she's returning to Leeds.

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

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 3 - Prison Visitor

After reading a newspaper feature about a lonely prisoner, Linda pens a love letter to the "gorgeous hunk". Tom's not convinced, and downright shocked when she gets a visiting order back - from notorious serial killer Freddie 'The Stick' Windrush!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 9, Episode 4 - Joan Collins, Sheridan Smith, Danny DeVito

Jonathan Ross welcomes celebrated actress Joan Collins, multi-talented TV and stage star Sheridan Smith, and Hollywood actor Danny DeVito.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

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

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 2

Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.

STV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 9, Episode 4 - Joan Collins, Sheridan Smith, Danny DeVito

Jonathan Ross welcomes celebrated actress Joan Collins, multi-talented TV and stage star Sheridan Smith, and Hollywood actor Danny DeVito.

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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 4, Episode 6 - Nine And A Half Days

Sharon gets more involved than she expected in the prisoners' wives support group.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dirty Thirty

It's Tom's thirtieth birthday, and he's beyond horrified when his parents appear at the front door. They've brought their caravan but even so he's not keen to have the pair hanging around.

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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 3, Episode 3

Mark Watson makes the first (of what will turn out to be many) appearances on the show. He's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Jon Culshaw and Russell Howard are on Andy Parsons' team.

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Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 5, Episode 6

Madge is preparing for her wedding to Mohammed, the wealthy son of Mel's old business partner.

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French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 3, Episode 4

Another dollop of television's favourite young lovelies, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Gather round the walnut veneer television set, turn it on and giggles will be assured.

London Live 12:20am (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Wedding

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Together. Image shows left to right: Ellen Baxter (Cara Theobold), Tom (Jonny Sweet)

Together

Episode 6 - Homing

Tom's Dad has discovered that Ellen's got a criminal record, just as she's having her tag removed. Ellen's discovered that she's got a grandfather, just as she's returning to Leeds.

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The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Bryony (Sophie McShera), Ash (Nick Mohammed), Natalie (Laura Aikman), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Karl (Russell Tovey), Angela (Jo Enright), Paul (Martin Marquez), Janette (Angela Curran). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 3, Episode 6

Trish is fresh back from a Spanish holiday to celebrate the job centre's twenty-­fifth anniversary and brings back more than a stick of rock. Natalie seeks out the original manageress Maggie Higgins and asks her to join the staff for a celebration. Maggie remembers Angela from the 80s but Angela is keen to distance herself... is Angela hiding something?

London Live 12:55am (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 4, Episode 12 - Damien and the Weather Girl

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

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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 7, Episode 6

With guests Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

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Reality Bites. Image shows from L to R: Emma Willis, Stephen Mulhern, Joel Dommett. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Reality Bites

Episode 1

Emma Willis and Joel Dommett are joined by I'm A Celeb contestant Jimmy Bullard, former Apprentice finalist Luisa Zissman, comedian Joe Lycett, Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby and Benefits Street star White Dee.

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Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

London Live 1:30am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 1 - Manny Come Home

Fran returns from another holiday to find that Manny and Bernard are leading (almost) separate lives.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

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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 7, Episode 11

With guests David Mitchell and Milton Jones. Studio warm-up man Ben Norris stands in for an ill Frankie Boyle.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 3 - Prison Visitor

After reading a newspaper feature about a lonely prisoner, Linda pens a love letter to the "gorgeous hunk". Tom's not convinced, and downright shocked when she gets a visiting order back - from notorious serial killer Freddie 'The Stick' Windrush!

London Live 2am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 2 - Elephants And Hens

Fran is invited on a hen weekend leaving Bernard and Manny to write a best-selling children's book.

ITV Encore 2:10am (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

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Tommy Cooper

Episode 5

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Bernard Cribbins, aiding Cooper in his illusion of the week.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dirty Thirty

It's Tom's thirtieth birthday, and he's beyond horrified when his parents appear at the front door. They've brought their caravan but even so he's not keen to have the pair hanging around.

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French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 3, Episode 4

Another dollop of television's favourite young lovelies, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Gather round the walnut veneer television set, turn it on and giggles will be assured.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 8

Chris McCausland on fancy dress parties, Kerry Godliman is sooooo tired, Roger Monkhouse looks like a thumb and Sean Collins on German efficiency.

ITV Encore 3:05am (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Series 1, Episode 2

Peter deals with a migrant worker whose baby son has been taken by his father - an exploitative local farmer. Simon's disappearance, meanwhile, continues to throw up questions.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (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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Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

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