British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 11th November 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 5, Episode 3 - A Little Knowledge

The trio are in desperate need of cash, and Chrissy is determined to find Robin a new job. After browsing the vacancies in the paper, a position selling encyclopaedias door-to-door seems a possibility.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Union Trouble

Blakey's latest tactics - early closing of the canteen and sacking its staff - leads Jack to call a strike; but when management offer him a sweetener the union pulls its backing, leaving Stan to strike alone. He initially stages a bus sit-in, but is soon back at home decorating the kitchen.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy Mouse

When the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.

London Live 7:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A Favour

Desmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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.

Talking Pictures TV 7:45am (repeat)
Dentist On The Job. Image shows from L to R: Brian Dexter (Ronnie Stevens), David Cookson (Bob Monkhouse). Copyright: Bertram Ostrer Productions

Dentist On The Job

Comedy sequel. Colonel Proudfoot is looking for a dentist to endorse his new toothpaste and his cousin may have just the men.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet Job

Desmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

Glitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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 7, Episode 1 - Pardon?

The family suspects that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. They try to find a way to let him know gently.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 8 - Posh Nosh

Despite his best efforts, Robert cannot get Justin's Cake-a-pulter Hundred Thousand to work. This is a job for Roberta the superturbo robot - but only after Justin has treated her and Robert to a not-so-peaceful dinner in the house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (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 27, Christmas Special - A Tale Of Two Sweaters

Howard finds himself in deep water when he is given jumpers from both Pearl and Marina for Christmas.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 37 - Books

Wussywat discovers books and how to learn things from them.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 7 - So Long Sunnyshopper

When mum is made redundant from her job at Sunnyshopper, the family are supportive - until she starts a regime of frenzied over-tidying.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (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 18, Episode 2 - A Clean Sweep

Foggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.

CITV 9:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 13 - Balancing Act

When Richard claims to be an expert gymnast, Sooty and the gang insist he shows off his skills. But with a host of traps waiting for him at the gym, will he make it to the gymnastics show in one piece?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Nero Johnson (Akai Osei), Dexter (Jason Callender). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 5, Episode 10 - Cardigan

Nero has to stop Bell becoming deputy head - and he thinks the best alternative candidate is Dexter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

Talking Pictures TV 11:10am (repeat)
The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers

Adaptation of Charles Dickens's celebrated comic novel.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 5 - Isabel Clifton and Matthew Ashforde

Isabel Clifton and Matthew Ashforde, who play Hetty and Mr Cranbourne, are Hacker's guests. Look out for Hacker's homage to Hetty Feather and his song all about the harrowing past. Also, X marks the spot when Admiral Lawnmower and his crew reach their final destination.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 10 - School Trip

Billy and Tahj are excited about going on a school trip, while some unusual supply teachers teach those left behind.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:05pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 7 - Hard To Swallow

The Flock are delighted when a bird-watcher drops his duck call in their field and Shaun uses it to entertain them. However, swallowing the duck call isn't what he had in mind - and the ducks aren't too happy either.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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 17, Episode 6 - Desperate For A Duffield

Rejected yet again by Nora Batty, Compo looks up an old girlfriend from his schooldays.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 37 - Books

Wussywat discovers books and how to learn things from them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...

Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

Talking Pictures TV 1:30pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Hogg's Back

Series 1, Episode 8

Children's slapstick sitcom about the misadventures of a doctor.

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 6 - T.B. Or Not T.B.?

Harold convinces his dad to go with him for an X-ray to check for TB.

BBC Two 2:10pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 3, Episode 4 - Men As Women

Frank is awaiting the arrival of his grandfather from Australia.

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 3 - Commitments

Who is the rightful owner of Sharon's cafe? Should business, like marriage be 50/50? Commitment seems to be the key word.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (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 27, Christmas Special - A Tale Of Two Sweaters

Howard finds himself in deep water when he is given jumpers from both Pearl and Marina for Christmas.

BBC Two 2:45pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger Man

Why is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 5 - Isabel Clifton and Matthew Ashforde

Isabel Clifton and Matthew Ashforde, who play Hetty and Mr Cranbourne, are Hacker's guests. Look out for Hacker's homage to Hetty Feather and his song all about the harrowing past. Also, X marks the spot when Admiral Lawnmower and his crew reach their final destination.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15pm (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 18, Episode 2 - A Clean Sweep

Foggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm
10 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 15 - Keeping The Peace

After spending the night putting together the bed instead of sleeping in it, the Farmer has a lie in and Bitzer is in charge of making sure his master's rest is uninterrupted. Keeping the farm quiet proves to be a full time job for Bitzer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:55pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Love And Let Love

Two's company but three's a crowd, as the old saying goes. And so it proves to be the case when first Chrissy, and then Robin, hope to have some privacy in the flat for the evening!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:35pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Poster

Luxton & District announces a staff competition to find the face of the perfect bus conductor for a new promotional advertising campaign. With a ÂŁ100 prize for the chosen busman Stan is keen to win - and Blakey's keen to fire him!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 2

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Sara and Mykee-D as well as special guests Sam and Mark, Dodge T Dog and Sam Battersea.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Football Match

The depot establishes a football team, and with the promise of ÂŁ5 for each player should they win their upcoming match, Stan's keen to join - even with Blakey as trainer. But when the star player is injured, they face a much bigger challenge than imagined!

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 6 - T.B. Or Not T.B.?

Harold convinces his dad to go with him for an X-ray to check for TB.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 5 - Resus Rocks

Resus's favourite band Brain Drain is in town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 9 - Strictly Zig & Zag

There's a hole in Zig and Zag's wall and a trip to the mini-mart to get some filler ends up with them dancing their way to a solution.

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 17, Episode 6 - Desperate For A Duffield

Rejected yet again by Nora Batty, Compo looks up an old girlfriend from his schooldays.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 37 - Danger Is Forever

Danger Mouse takes on Greenback - but as a geriatric (or elderly) mouse, after the Baron speeds up the rotation of Earth, making everyone and thing 1,000 years older! Can DM pull out all the stops and restore the world?

London Live 7pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A Favour

Desmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 5, Episode 3 - Lionel's New Hobby

Lionel takes up model boat building, which concerns the whole house as it's not like him at all to do something so sedentary. Alistair soon presents a book for him to adapt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In Peckham

With the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.

Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.

London Live 7:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet Job

Desmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

BBC Four 8pm (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Image shows from L to R: Martin Kemp, Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Episode 4 - Martin Kemp

Harry Hill welcomes Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp to his kitchen and challenges him to make a lasagne with a unique twist. Trevor Modo and Egg Wallace assist.

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 2 - Bullies

Mr Khan has bought a drone camera to keep an eye on the local neighbourhood as he believes it is starting to go a bit downhill.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 12 - Eye Contact

When Lily is mistakenly led to believe by Jas that Matt is emigrating to Australia she is distraught that he hasn't even told her he's leaving.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (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 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Ali G In Da USAiii. Sacha Baron Cohen. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Ali G In Da USAiii

Ali G takes his brand of interview to the US.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Three Gamblers

It's Jonathan's birthday and he's been given a book on using playing cards as weapons, a set of Adam Klaus bathroom products, and a dangerous case involving a murdered corpse that has come back to life for revenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Patrick Dains (Bruce Mackinnon)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Art Teacher

Marley and Adam go to war over her determination to find someone actually alive to love. Meanwhile, a surprise nude painting causes problems for the gang.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Charlie Brooker

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 6

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Rich Hall and Maureen Lipman.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 16 - Kaleidoscope

With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Sandi Toksvig.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (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 2 - In The Mood

Gary fears he may not be the only one who can go back to 1942 when young Arthur disappears from the shop.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Ali G In Da USAiii. Sacha Baron Cohen. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Ali G In Da USAiii

Ali G takes his brand of interview to the US.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Mrs Fletcher (Ronni Ancona), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan)

Still Game

Series 7, Episode 6 - Down And Out

Emotions run high as Jack, Victor and the residents gather to watch the demolition of a Craiglang tower block. Tam drags Winston into a new money-making scheme and Jack and Victor are enticed by Mrs Fletcher, the beguiling manager of the local care home.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the comic historical saga.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jeremy Clarkson, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jason Manford. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 4 - Noble Rot

With Jeremy Clarkson, Jason Manford and Sara Pascoe.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 46, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 9, Episode 5

Humans actor Gemma Chan joins The Last Leg's trio in the studio to help dissect the week's events.

Comedy Central Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, Episode 7 - Rosamund Pike, Michael McIntyre, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Coldplay

Chris Martin reveals that Beyoncé turned him down once, Rosamund Pike confesses to a love of trance techno music, Michael McIntyre talks about his new show and Andrew Lloyd Webber says what he thinks of Donald Trump.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Joey Barton, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, John Bishop, Katherine Ryan, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 8

The team captains are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Joey Barton.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and the team look back over another week's events with guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 3 - Commitments

Who is the rightful owner of Sharon's cafe? Should business, like marriage be 50/50? Commitment seems to be the key word.

Talking Pictures TV 11:25pm (repeat)
A Hole Lot Of Trouble. Image shows from L to R: Percy (Victor Maddern), Mr. Whitehouse (Arthur Lowe)

A Hole Lot Of Trouble

Half-hour comedy short centring around workmen digging a hole.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 5

This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Highlights Special

A selection of extended highlights and unseen hilarity from the twelfth series of Mock The Week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Ricky Gervais sitcom.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke)

Drifters

Series 4, Episode 3 - Big Break

Bunny is thrilled to get her big break in showbiz when she's cast in a film alongside celebrity cage fighter Alex Reid. Laura discovers a little thing called sick pay, whilst Meg talks herself onto Bunny's film as the work experience girl.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (repeat)
The IT Crowd Manual. Image shows from L to R: Matt Berry, Katherine Parkinson, Richard Ayoade, Chris O'Dowd. Copyright: Retort

The IT Crowd Manual

Documentary about Channel 4's geek sitcom The IT Crowd. Includes interviews with the cast and crew.

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?

Series 4, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.

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Friday Night Dinner. Cynthia (Rosalind Knight)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Funeral

It's Uncle Saul's funeral which means 'Horrible Grandma' is back, and leaving a trail of broken furniture in her wake.

London Live 1:25am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

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The Double

The Double

Comedy drama written and directed by Richard Ayoade, based on the story by 19th Century Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky.

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55 min version
(repeat)
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Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.

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Friday Night Dinner. Jim (Mark Heap)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 4, Episode 6 - For Sale

The boys arrive home to find a 'For Sale' sign in front of the house. How will they stop Mum and Dad from selling the family home? And what happens when Jim comes round as a potential buyer?

London Live 2am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Secret Peter

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the surreal sketch show.

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Time Trumpet

Episode 5

A satirical and absurdist look back from the future at the war in Iraq, the death of Geoff Hoon, Anne Robinson and David Beckham's ill-fated talk show and the Stars in Their Eyes scandal.

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London Live 4am (repeat)
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Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A Favour

Desmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
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Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet Job

Desmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.

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On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

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