British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 21st January 2017

London Live 6am (repeat)
A Day To Remember. Charley Porter (Stanley Holloway)

A Day To Remember

Comedy drama following a London pub's darts team on a day trip to Boulogne in France.

ITV Encore 6am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 5

A traffic jam on a country lane and arguments between husbands and wives stop play...

ITV Encore 6:25am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 6

Mim tries to persuade Roger to cancel the match against Piggy Pearson's team, because of the incident with his divorced sister some time ago.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (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?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 1 - Throwing Eggs

The Duke of Dunstable (guest star Harry Enfield) - the most obnoxious man in England - has come to stay at Blandings. Not content with smashing the fixtures, he is determined to have Clarence committed as a lunatic.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 5 - Resus Rocks

Resus's favourite band Brain Drain is in town.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, Scotland

The Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.

ITV Encore 8:25am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 8

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Poppy and Ben and special guests Katie Thistleton, Stu Goldsmith, Ivo Graham and Suzi Ruffell, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.

London Live 10am (repeat)
Miss Tulip Stays The Night. Kate (Diana Dors)

Miss Tulip Stays The Night

Murder mystery comedy. A couple are suspected of murder when a visitor to their rented cottage is found shot dead.

CITV 10:10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard Capers

Determined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 37 - Bean In Love

Mr Bean's heart-throb, Roxy, is singing in a concert at the London Palladium, and he sets his sights on getting her signature in his autograph book. A difficult feat, but will love prevail?

Talking Pictures TV 10:30am (repeat)
Fire Maidens From Outer Space

Fire Maidens From Outer Space

A repeat of this 1956 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 7 - The McDonaghs Of Jamieson Street

The trio try to track down the woman who escaped Smiler's clutches.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 5

Will Singalot infuriates Robin Hood with his nonstop singing as Robin tries some log-walking to impress Maid Marion, enthusiastic wildlife park guide Sue Keeper gets her guinea pig facts all wrong, and gardener Will Barrow has problems with a very cheeky fox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

Why did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?

Disney XD 12pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 17 - Staring Dog

Staring Dog has come to stay in the apartment while Wilma is away but his presence is freaking out Max by staring at him. Gark is determined to find out why.

Disney XD 12:15pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 18 - 28 Seconds Later

When Gark is sick Max makes him better with the orb, but is careless with it and infects the whole city with black goo.

Talking Pictures TV 12:20pm (repeat)
Dateline Diamonds

Dateline Diamonds

A repeat of this 1966 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Future Is Now

Millie has to choose her next-level school subjects, and it's proving impossible.

CITV 12:55pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 7 - Millie In The Mirror

When a new frontman joins Craig's band, Craig is told he needs to buff up and look the part - or he's out.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 15 - Long Lost

With Jimmy Carr, Claudia O'Doherty and Suggs.

U&Dave channel logo 3pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 10 - Ricky Martin

CBBC's Art Ninja, Ricky Martin, joins Hacker in the studio for a show about all things art. Plus Luke and Leia sing about their potent breath in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and there's a final trip to Rearend-On-Sea for The Accommodation Place.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Auntie Justina Visits

All is well in Justin's House - until news arrives that Auntie Justina is paying a visit. Last time she came, Little Monster poured custard into her bag. Everything needs to be spick and span, and Little Monster must not be seen - especially near Justina's bag!

CITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard Capers

Determined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.

CITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 37 - Bean In Love

Mr Bean's heart-throb, Roxy, is singing in a concert at the London Palladium, and he sets his sights on getting her signature in his autograph book. A difficult feat, but will love prevail?

U&W channel logo 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 7 - I Like Hot Bananas

One very funny man and his laptop. Dave puts 'Greatest Hits' albums, world records and superlative abuse under the spotlight. Warning: contains nude yo-yoing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 8

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Poppy and Ben and special guests Katie Thistleton, Stu Goldsmith, Ivo Graham and Suzi Ruffell, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.

London Live 7pm (repeat)
Leonard Rossiter

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 5 - "Oh, Miss Jones!" - The Very Best Of Leonard Rossiter

An affectionate tribute to comic actor Leonard Rossiter, whose masterly portrayals of miserly landlord Rigsby and disenchanted Reggie Perrin live long in the memory.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Dave's Door. Bob Dylan (Eddie Marsan)

Urban Myths: Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Dave's Door

A one-off comedy drama about Bob Dylan meeting a plumber in north London.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series XI.

CITV 7:55pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

Talking Pictures TV 8pm (repeat)
The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business. Image shows from L to R: Mary (Diana Coupland), Sherry (Reg Varney). Copyright: Sunny Productions

The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business

Comedy drama following out-of-luck entertainer Sherry Sheridan as he tries to reinvigorate his career and save his marriage.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 2 - Angel Hair

A pop star's marriage is threatened by a ransom note - but how can the kidnapping be filmed before the victim is captured?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
We Have Been Watching. Image shows from L to R: Jo Joyner, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Crook Productions

We Have Been Watching

Episode 3

In this episode classic clips from Blackadder, Outnumbered, Only Fools And Horses and Extras are watched and discussed by guests including Maxine Peake and Diane Morgan; Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn; Nigel Planer and Adil Ray; and James Acaster and Nish Kumar.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Series 5, Episode 4 - Mother Knows Best

It's Portwenn Fun Day and the village is buzzing with excitement about this major fund raising event. PC Penhale is in his element rallying the runners and whipping up support.

CITV 8:20pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Adil Ray sitcom.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Jon Richardson and Phil Wang who take on guest captain Russell Howard and Roisin Conaty. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Marvin Humes, Kate Garraway, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 4, Episode 3

On the panel this time are radio DJ and TV presenter Marvin Humes, morning TV host Kate Garraway and comedian Jimmy Carr.

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

Porridge

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

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
You, Me And The Apocalypse. Image shows from L to R: Paula (Pauline Quirke), Jamie (Mathew Baynton), Father Jude (Rob Lowe), Ariel (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: Working Title Films / Bigballs Films

You, Me And The Apocalypse

Episode 3

32 days to go. Father Jude and Sister Celine try to help a young girl escape from an angry mob that believes she is the Messiah.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 3 - America's Last President

Sam celebrates the inauguration of Donald Trump and the coming end of days with an all-American panel. Peter Tatchell tells us why it's time for the special relationship to end, and Bobby Mair holds a funeral for the American dream.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 6 - Religion

In what some might regard as asking for trouble, Stewart Lee takes on the thorny topic of religion.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
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 2

Guest host Richard Osman and guest panellists Dan Snow and Mark Steel join in the topical quiz.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 3

Freddie, Jack and Jamie drive into Sin City for three last make-or-break challenges.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 5 - Comedy

Stewart reminds the audience, in case anyone had forgotten, that he is, in fact, a comedian.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Steve Coogan: Live 'N Lewd. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan: Live 'N Lewd

Steve Coogan performs as a variety of comedy characters in his 1994 stand-up show Live 'N Lewd.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
The Chris Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Chris Ramsey, Rhys James. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Joel Dommett and Rhys James join Chris to play UFC and try to avoid being paddle-whipped by a dominatrix, and Chris challenges them to put on as many layers of clothes as humanly possible. Plus, for this week's on a train challenge, Chris and football legend Chris Kamara form their own football teams to get a game going.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 4

The daft, astonishing and insightful panel show continues as host Lee Mack invites comedy queen Sarah Millican, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and comedian Russell Kane to put amazing facts and mind-blowing trivia to the test.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jeremy Clarkson, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 2 - Military Matters

With Jeremy Clarkson, Sheila Hancock and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Time Trumpet. Copyright: BBC

Time Trumpet

Episode 4

Thirty years on, remembering the Royal referendum between King Charles and Helen Mirren, the hi-tech remake of Last Of The Summer Wine and the most popular series ever.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 3

Sean Lock and David O'Doherty go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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

Smack The Pony

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the all-woman sketch show.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, Sally Phillips, Sharon Horgan, Hugh Dennis, Jessica Hynes, Harry Enfield, Jack Dee, Sarah Solemani, Charlie Higson, Neville (Kevin Eldon), Rebecca Front, Richard Hammond. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 1, Episode 6 - Head In The Clouds & The Newsreader

Stephen Mangan and Hugh Dennis narrate funny yarns about a newsreader interviewing an evil dictator and a care assistant who moonlights as a superhero.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
Bellamy's People. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: BBC

Bellamy's People

Episode 7

Gary visits Carmarthen, South Wales, and meets a religious cult called "The Garden" and its charismatic leader, Ian Knowles.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10am (repeat)
Safeword. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Monahan, Jamie Laing, Carol Vorderman, Tiffany Stevenson, Rick Edwards, Katherine Ryan, David Morgan

Safeword

Series 2, Episode 3

Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Carol Vorderman join the teams, against Tiff Stevenson and Patrick Monahan.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer

TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05am (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 2, Episode 2 - Replacements

Tracey has a number of impossible tasks to complete before Joy lets her move back into their family home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet

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

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:30am (repeat)
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Chris Ramsey, Scarlett Moffatt, Joey Essex

Virtually Famous

Series 4, Episode 5

Chris, Vicky, Seann and Scarlett are joined by Joey Essex, Russell Kane and Jordan Stephens.

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