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British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 8th January 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 6 - Match Of The Day

Robin's set to fill in for an injured friend on a small local football game, but falls sick in the week leading up to the match. Chrissy is determined to nurse him back to health.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 9 - Windows

Arthur plans to become a major player in the fitness industry by opening an aerobics studio. Terry gets involved with two Italian families when the daughter of one family walks out on her husband.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 3

This week's episode featured Mr Blobby, a night light that can also be used as a weapon on BBC Two's Design For Life and a mummified rat on Grimefighters.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7am (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 7:25am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bachelor Seeks Anywhere

Driven to distraction by cold party leftovers for breakfast and a demand for 300% more housekeeping, Timothy decides he can find a cheaper room by moving out. A chance meeting with a girl in the library seems to offer a solution.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 5 - Relationships

After the events of Norwich it becomes clear that Alistair is in love with Jean instead of Judith. He also asks for more rewrites, so Lionel checks back into the hotel and seeks Sandy's services once more. As he struggles, Jean arrives and offers to lend a hand.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Kid

Shirley invites problem-child Daisy for the weekend and she drives everyone up the wall.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 5

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 5 - Shiny

Wussywat learns about reflections and shiny things.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Diary

Colliery manager Richard Sharpe is still desperate to find a mysterious green leather diary left behind by Prem's predecessor, Dr Elwyn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10am (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 three episodes of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 11 - Go With The Flo

Matthew's forceful sister Florence arrives from Africa to fetch him home. For good. Matthew is less than thrilled.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

CITV 10:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven Seas

Sooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?

CITV 11:05am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Wendy House

Soo has lost her favourite necklace. Sooty and Sweep want to cheer her up so they decide to decorate her old wendy house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 1 - All Roads Lead To Ramon

Ben gets a new assistant and surprise, surprise she doesn't like him.

CITV 11:25am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 5 - The Puckled Wrangler

The appearance of an extremely rare butterfly attracts the interest of collector and madman Major Lector. Can the kids protect the Puckled Wrangler?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest Cut

Susan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?

CITV 12:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 31 - Bean Hypnotised

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 2 - Go West Young Man

Rodney's depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird - Monica of the fat thighs - and life isn't exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution - they'll all be millionaires in a year - cue his smooth friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal...

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!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 9 - Windows

Arthur plans to become a major player in the fitness industry by opening an aerobics studio. Terry gets involved with two Italian families when the daughter of one family walks out on her husband.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Marina (Jean Fergusson). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 2 - The Mother Of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (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 7, Episode 7 - Three Up, Two Down

With Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.

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 7, Episode 8 - Are You Being Served?

Sharon's feeling broody, and on the look out for a man to make her pregnant. Meanwhile, Dorien's incensed that her holiday romance wasn't as it appeared: but she's determined to make it work for her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 5 - Relationships

After the events of Norwich it becomes clear that Alistair is in love with Jean instead of Judith. He also asks for more rewrites, so Lionel checks back into the hotel and seeks Sandy's services once more. As he struggles, Jean arrives and offers to lend a hand.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 16 - Big Top Timmy

Little Lamb Timmy joins the circus tonight, but will he make it in show business?

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 5

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

Talking Pictures TV 3:30pm (repeat)
Laxdale Hall

Laxdale Hall

Car owners in a remote Scottish village refuse to pay road taxes untill a proper road has been built.

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 three episodes of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Diary

Colliery manager Richard Sharpe is still desperate to find a mysterious green leather diary left behind by Prem's predecessor, Dr Elwyn.

CITV 4pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 31 - Bean Hypnotised

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 5 - It's Only Money

Robin, Chrissy and Jo's day is thrown awry when their £80 rent money (last month's) goes missing from the flat. The police are called, but they still need to make up the shortfall to pay Mr. Roper.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 3, Episode 1

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Lucas and Liberty and special guests Johnny & Inel, Chris Johnson and Susan Calman, who battle it out in a series of games, including Pie the Supply.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays

Spooner's laid up in his room with a broken ankle after tripping over Vienna, and making an awful lot of noise. Rigsby's keen to appear courageous in front of Miss Jones, but the boxer's temperament brings forth every element of his cowardice. Discussion soon turns to the war.

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

Minder

Series 4, Episode 10 - Get Daley

Arthur is not even safe in hospital when he witnesses the death of a business associate and a friend of Terry's is in the frame for it.

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

Boj

Episode 34 - Still As Statues

Boj finds Mia upset because her paintings of the Twitchlets are ruined - they were meant to be a birthday present for her mum. Can Boj help Mia to make a new present?

Talking Pictures TV 5:05pm (repeat)
The Boy Who Stole A Million

The Boy Who Stole A Million

Comedy about a boy who 'borrows' a million from the bank he works at, and is soon chased by both the bank and mobsters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Love Is What You Make It

After yet another blazing row between Olive and Arthur disturbing his peace, Stan decides something must be done. Without Arthur's agreement marriage counselling can't help, but perhaps if he and Jack can stoke up the green-eyed monster...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm (repeat)
The Roy Files. Copyright: JAM Media

The Roy Files

Episode 4 - Responsibility

Roy is making a scrapbook for history homework about the person he knows best - himself. With excerpts from some of the funniest, most embarrassing and most surprising events in his life so far.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 1 - All Roads Lead To Ramon

Ben gets a new assistant and surprise, surprise she doesn't like him.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (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 1 - Eric Idle

Eric Idle, reporting live from the 'Bollywood Howl', conducts interviews with various colourful individuals about what they thought about him.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest Cut

Susan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Marina (Jean Fergusson). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 2 - The Mother Of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 5

This episode's jokers are St Margaret's against Bournemouth Park.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 7 - Marriage

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?

After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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?

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 13 - The Godmother

It could be wedding bells for Michael unless Beverly has her way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lady Farrow (Holly De Jong), Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

Blackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...

London Live 9pm (repeat)
The Adam And Joe Show. Image shows from L to R: Joe Cornish, Adam Buxton. Copyright: World Of Wonder

The Adam And Joe Show

Series 1, Episode 1

The very first Adam and Joe show features the cult film Trainspotting, but remade with toys. Toys addicted to sherbert.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Richard Ayoade, Jimmy Carr, Mel Giedroyc, Jack Whitehall, Chelsea Peretti, Jonathan Ross

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

To celebrate the dawn of another year, The Big Fat Quiz gets even bigger and fatter, letting loose on not just the year-gone-by but well... everything.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

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 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 2 - Go West Young Man

Rodney's depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird - Monica of the fat thighs - and life isn't exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution - they'll all be millionaires in a year - cue his smooth friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal...

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
The Adam And Joe Show. Image shows from L to R: Joe Cornish, Adam Buxton. Copyright: World Of Wonder

The Adam And Joe Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Cuddly toys recreate Se7en, and Adam's alter ego Louise offers some useful party tips. Plus, Baaadad reviews the latest singles.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 1

In the first show of his very own series, Ali G heads to Cannes to secure funding for his own film idea and talks to disgraced politician Neil Hamilton in the studio. He also hosts a debate on animal rights, and Borat investigates British manners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight, Tommy fulfils every comedian's ambition of wanting to play Hamlet; and wreaks havoc with his incredible conjuring act.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Dermot O'Leary, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 10 - Making A Meal Of It

With Phill Jupitus, Cariad Lloyd and Dermot O'Leary.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 3 - Ova Is Latin. For Eggs

The laptop-loving king of irreverence is once again tackling life's burning issues, from the shyness of elks to the evolution of the Honey Monster.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 2

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Babylon. Image shows from L to R: Davina (Jill Halfpenny), Clarkey (Cavan Clerkin). Copyright: Nightjack

Babylon

Episode 0 - Pilot

A sniper is on the prowl, picking people off, seemingly at random, across London. It's a hectic first day for new head of PR, Liz Garvey.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 1 - North Korea Capers

Sam reacts to North Korea's latest high jinx, David Lammy MP threatens to wrestle Oliver Letwin to the ground, and David Hock meets a friendly jihadist.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 10

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 14 - Ralph Fiennes, Tracey Ullman, James Nesbitt, James Bay

Ralph Fiennes talks about Voldemort's wardrobe problems, Tracey Ullman says Judi Dench will kill her when she sees her new show, James Nesbitt reveals he almost turned down his OBE by mistake and James Bay performs live in the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Vince (Martin Kemp), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 12, Episode 1 - Knocking On Heaven's Door

Tracey's ex-husband dies and she has to decide what kind of a send-off to give him. Sharon wants it to be nice for the boys, Dorien has got the perfect outfit, and Chigwell's criminal fraternity want to make it special.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the satirical panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

U&Drama channel logo 12:20am (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 7, Episode 7 - Three Up, Two Down

With Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.

London Live 12:30am (repeat)
Adventures Of A Plumber's Mate. Copyright: Salon Productions

Adventures Of A Plumber's Mate

Sid South gets to meet lots of lusty young ladies through his work, but it looks like he has landed himself in really hot water with a gambling debt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Vicki (Lisa McGrillis), Pauline Pearson (Gina McKee), Joe Pearson (Vic Reeves), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon), Jack Pearson (Chris Ramsey), Dot (Pat Dunn). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dressing Up Fancy

Sarah's parents from York are due to visit Hebburn for the first time; Ramsey's on hand to show them around, and Pauline's desperate to impress. But things could get out of hand when a second wedding is mooted.

U&Drama channel logo 1am (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 7, Episode 8 - Are You Being Served?

Sharon's feeling broody, and on the look out for a man to make her pregnant. Meanwhile, Dorien's incensed that her holiday romance wasn't as it appeared: but she's determined to make it work for her.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Three 1:05am (repeat)
Siblings. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Charlotte Ritchie), Lucy (Lucy Phelps). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 2, Episode 1 - Kevin Rugby

When her doctor tells her she is dangerously unfit, Hannah begrudgingly starts to eat healthily and heads to the gym. Meanwhile, Dan has managed to get himself a cleaning job at Hannah's office.

ITV Encore 1:10am (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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Safeword. Louis Walsh

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 6

The guests in this episode are TOWIE regular Gemma Collins and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, alongside comics Dane Baptiste and Tom Davis. Which of this week's celebrities will be bottling out first?

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.

BBC Three 1:35am (repeat)
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Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 1 - A New Beginning

Ken is looking forward to an empty nest now Dylan's got into University, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
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Pramface

Series 1, Episode 3 - Edinburgh... In Scotland

Twelve weeks in to her pregnancy and, with no contact from Laura, Jamie is getting frustrated. Beth suggests a night out to take his mind off things... but secretly she's just trying to engineer a date.

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

Minder

Series 4, Episode 10 - Get Daley

Arthur is not even safe in hospital when he witnesses the death of a business associate and a friend of Terry's is in the frame for it.

BBC Three 2:05am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 2

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.

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Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 4 - Man Of The Moment

Jamie's and Laura's parents meet for lunch to discuss the future of their families. Laura and Jamie are rightly apprehensive about a family summit, but even they couldn't have foreseen how badly it would go.

BBC Three 2:35am
45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 9

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

London Live 3am (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 1, Episode 5

Determined to prove that the gang were involved in Tony's disappearance, Sally focuses her investigation on Simon.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
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Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 4

Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle for the fifth time. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have Ed Byrne.

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Drifters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Rock N Roll

Meg is traumatised when her parents announce a trial separation. Meanwhile Bunny has started seeing the banjo player from promising but unsigned band The New Harvesters, and Laura finds herself taking care of Gary.

BBC Three 3:20am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke), Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 2, Episode 2 - Truth Or Dare

Meg organises a girls' night in, as they're all broke and single. The night spirals out of control when Laura and Bunny insist they play Truth or Dare. And which one of the girls stands a chance with fit Scott the neighbour?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

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The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

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