British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 8th December 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 9 - Getting The Bird

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

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 30 - Queen Of The Weevils

Our hero's lack of belief in wizardry comes back to bite him as an evil Magical Queen, the Queen of Weevils, is released and determined to take revenge on the world.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity Merchants

Gloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 4 - New Head

With the sudden departure of Mr Barker, there's a vacancy for a new head teacher at Dockbridge High and Mr Potter has his eye on his dream job. Unfortunately someone else does too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

Richard faces a coup in the boardroom. Alarmed at the prospect of another new owner at Grantleigh, Audrey steps in to lend a hand.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting Game

While Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 35 - St Basil's Cathedral, Russia

The Go Jetters visit St Basil's Cathedral, but birthday boy Grandmaster Glitch has glitched it. Not cool!

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 3, Episode 2 - Bustin Grooves

Robert invites supercool pop star Bustin Grooves to lunch, but no matter what they do, Bustin just won't sing. Guest starring Darren Hart.

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (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 2 - PSHE Hee Hee

Martha is worried Mr Malone is not up to teaching PSHE classes thoroughly enough and that she will fail the subject - this prospect of failure sending her into a blind panic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (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 29, Special - I Was A Hitman For Primrose Dairies

Luther 'Hobbo' Hobdyke, a retired milkman with strong links to MI5, arrives in the village. Very soon, calling upon his experiences on numerous dangerous missions overseas as a master spy, he forms a small team of reluctant volunteers, consisting of Alvin and Entwistle, ready to react to any emergency in the village. Finding that Hobbo has moved in next door, Clegg and Truly recall that he was never much of a milkman, but have to admit that his needlework is always exemplary.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 2 - Kite

Wussywat manages to muddy up Ird's washing. How will he get it clean again? With a kite, Duckadile's bath bubbles and the wind, of course!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 9 - More About Up

The Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 1 - Classroom Catastrophe

Ms Adolf gives the pupils an assignment to write an essay about their summer holidays. Hank decides to build a model of his holiday at Niagara Falls.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 3 - Baby

Kevin's goddaughter is getting baptised and Charlie is causing havoc again, but can he save himself and his dad from total disaster before they get to the church?

Talking Pictures TV 10:50am (repeat)
Happy Go Lovely

Happy Go Lovely

A repeat of this 1951 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (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 11:50am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 7 - Bird Inside

There's a pigeon on the loose inside the school and caretaker Dave is determined to catch it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 7 - DIY

When the Farmer pops out for more supplies, Bitzer is left in charge of decorating and calls on the flock for help. He soon realises this may be a terrible mistake as they have their own way of doing things - painting and decorating isn't their strong point!

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 19, Episode 5 - The Suit That Attracts Blondes

Glenda takes a suit that she associates with Barry's racy past to the jumble sale but it falls into Compo's hands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05pm (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!

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 2 - Kite

Wussywat manages to muddy up Ird's washing. How will he get it clean again? With a kite, Duckadile's bath bubbles and the wind, of course!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 9 - More About Up

The Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.

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 8, Episode 3 - Porn Yesterday

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

BBC Two 1:45pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 7

Penny's divorce finally comes through and during a lunch to celebrate she jokingly asks Vince to propose to her. He obliges but emphasises that he is serious and Penny is taken aback by his sincerity. She contemplates a future with Vince once again and comes to a momentuous decision.

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 5, Episode 9 - East Side Story

Tracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 29, Special - I Was A Hitman For Primrose Dairies

Luther 'Hobbo' Hobdyke, a retired milkman with strong links to MI5, arrives in the village. Very soon, calling upon his experiences on numerous dangerous missions overseas as a master spy, he forms a small team of reluctant volunteers, consisting of Alvin and Entwistle, ready to react to any emergency in the village. Finding that Hobbo has moved in next door, Clegg and Truly recall that he was never much of a milkman, but have to admit that his needlework is always exemplary.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Genie

Shaun dreams of a life in the fast-lane. When Shirley lands upon something that could make his wish come true he can't believe his luck. The only obstacle that stands in his way is the rest of the flock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino

The lads face stiff competition when Dave decides to establish their own gambling club based in the flat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 3 - Hey Baby

Amber has some huge news - she's pregnant. But when dad fumbles the announcement, Millie isn't over the moon.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Operation

Consternation is the order of the day at Paradise Lodge when Flora is patently feeling unwell, despite refusing to go to the doctor. Eventually it's decided that Cissie will go in her stead and recount Flora's symptoms as if her own - and she's diagnosed with a grumbling appendix! It's off to hospital sharpish for Miss Petty...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Right Way To Travel

Mildred's desperate for a holiday, and has heard of a nice, cheap package tour to Majorca available. The only catch? It's for members of the Conservative Party...

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 8, Episode 3 - Porn Yesterday

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 23 - The Zombie Body Shop

Otto's latest money-making scheme consists of stealing zombie body parts and selling them back. It ends up with him and the gang being mobbed by angry zombies. Can they find a way to escape and stop the zombies from tearing them all limb from limb?

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 1 - Ice Cream Clone

Zig and Zag's attempts to clone an ice cream in order to cool themselves down have a chilling effect on the whole of Burb Street.

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 19, Episode 5 - The Suit That Attracts Blondes

Glenda takes a suit that she associates with Barry's racy past to the jumble sale but it falls into Compo's hands.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood Still

Only Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 7pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity Merchants

Gloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 4

Viewers can delve into the lives of the Smashing Saxons, Vile Victorians, Rotten Romans and Terrible Tudors, in this week's edition of the comedy history series hosted by a talking rat.

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 8, Episode 1 - A Deeply Personal Problem

When Jean attempts a spot of match-making for Judith and Sandy, Lionel finds himself at the centre of a frustrating misunderstanding.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting Game

While Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 2 - The Guest Stars

This second part looks at some of the duo's most memorable guests.

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 4, Episode 6 - Secret Of The Seven Sorcerers

Victor's conjuring hobbyists group meets at his and Margaret's house, but they run into serious trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. On the up side, he at least has a new job to look forward to - as a lollipop man.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 1, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas Keyhole

Keith Lemon returns to look around the homes of three new mystery celebrities in this Christmas special. The guests are Julian Clary and Barbara Windsor.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall, James Corden

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 2

As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.

Talking Pictures TV 9:10pm (repeat)
The Beauty Jungle. Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

The Beauty Jungle

Comedy drama following a young woman who falls into the world of beauty contests.

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 5, Episode 10 - My Heart Belongs To Daddy

When Gary's past catches up with his present, he wonders what, if anything, might lie in his and Phoebe's future.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Sir Walter Raleigh (Simon Jones). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 3 - Potato

When Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...

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 47, Episode 7

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Danny Dyer, Piers Morgan

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Christmas Special

Festive special of Keith Lemon's outrageous comedy panel show. Joining team captains Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby and regular panellist Gino D'Acampo are actor Danny Dyer, plus Good Morning Britain presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 6

Journalist and radio presenter John Humphrys, Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne and Humans and The IT Crowd actress Katherine Parkinson all join Lee Mack for his fun and fact-filled panel show.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 6

Sarah Millican, Melanie C, Charlotte Ritchie and David O'Doherty look at the topical stories of the week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

U&W channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 11

More comedy with Russell Howard.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Only A Story

Mrs Warboys has temporarily moved in with the Meldrews after rain flooded her basement flat. Victor is doing battle with the local newspaper, which keeps mixing up the names printed alongside reader contributions.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Funny, Furry & Famous

Funny, Furry & Famous

Comedians watch the most famous online animal clips.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 5 - Nobody Wants Vom On Their Cheerios

Dave Gorman carries on assessing the goodishness of modern life, turning his attention to the various codes that we all know but don't know we know. And with the help of a roomful of photographs of Alan Sugar, he devises an experiment to discover whether people's behaviour is the same in the real world as it is online.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Chris Geere), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Anna (Elizabeth Bower). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 3, Episode 6

When the store makeover starts, and Richard comandeers half of the staff for a 'Valco Better' training session, Gavin reaches the end of his tether.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (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 6, Episode 1 - Mine's A Double

A stormy night in the 1940s has a striking effect on Gary's journey back to the present day, leaving him a completely different person in more ways than one. Yvonne is pleasantly surprised with the transformation, but Phoebe sees a side to Gary she was not aware of, and is not impressed.

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 5, Episode 9 - East Side Story

Tracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Highlights Special - Best Of - Vol 2

More highlights from the 9th series of the sports-based panel show with James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Bellamy's People. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: BBC

Bellamy's People

Episode 4

Radio journalist Gary Bellamy continues his journey meeting the people of Britain and this week asks how society's values are changing.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Carry On Camping. Image shows from L to R: Sid Boggle (Sid James), Bernie Lugg (Bernard Bresslaw). Copyright: ITV Studios

Carry On Camping

Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:25am
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 6

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Alex Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer and Miles Jupp as they thrash out the hot topics of the week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Bellamy's People. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: BBC

Bellamy's People

Episode 5

The topic of crime is under the microscope this week as radio journalist Gary Bellamy continues his travels across Britain.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall, James Corden

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 2

As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.

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QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

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The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 2

The Aga Saga Woman is terrified by a Geordie babysitter, Irene & Vern describe their encounter with Desmond Tutu and Nan's visit at the doctor soon turns unpleasant.

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George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 2 - All Around The Clock

George hasn't been allowed to forget his wedding anniversary, and buys Mildred a carriage clock. Meanwhile, the Fourmiles return from a 'winter holiday' to find their house burgled.

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Not Tonight, Darling

Not Tonight, Darling

Comic sex romp from the early 1970s, starring Luan Peters.

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The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 4 - Oliver Reed

One of Britain's biggest film stars in the 1960s and 70s, this is the story of Oliver Reed.

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Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet

TV broadcast of Jon Richardson's first stand-up DVD, released in 2012.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 47, Episode 7

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.

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The Adam And Joe Show

Series 2, Special - Adam And Joe: The Fourmative Years

A one-off special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Channel 4, with a look back at the channel's best, worst and strangest moments.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

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

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Tommy Cooper

Episode 9

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Ronnie Barker, Thora Hird and Stubby Kaye.

London Live 2:40am (repeat)
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Black Books

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-Out

A new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.

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Kingdom

Series 1, Episode 4

A year since the death of her husband, neither Gloria nor son Scott are dealing with their loss well. Meanwhile, Peter's on the verge of bringing a Human Rights case against his old Cambridge college.

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Black Books

Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving Home

Manny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.

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Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity Merchants

Gloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.

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Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting Game

While Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.

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