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British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 12th May 2017

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 4, Episode 2 - Trouble At Mill

Billy bumps into an old school friend whilst collecting a body, and it turns out she's always been rather fond of him! Ivy, meanwhile, attends her own former primary school and is soon called upon to help one of the pupils.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Ice Man Cometh

When the Russians mistake Piglet for another agent, it seems that his life may suddenly be in great danger. Meanwhile, his latest technological developments aren't exactly working as intended.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Someone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Episode 4 - Thermoman's Greatest Challenge

Thermoman's repeated visits to the health centre to save Janet from a wasp sting or a spider are baffling patients and staff.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 30 - Mount Everest, Asia

Kyan wants to climb Mount Everest, but there's a giant snowball heading his way - and it's got a moustache!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 20 - Too Many Roys

Roy wishes he was the leader of something. He daydreams about commanding a troop of little Little Roys, but the mini soldiers escape from his thought bubble. Roy orders them to do his chores, but they go on strike and start messing up the house. Will Roy learn how to work with them before they destroy Bill's precious jigsaw?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 3 - The New Neighbours

When the new next-door neighbours - a Mr and Mrs Duncan - move in, Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to find out what they are like.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:05am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mum's The Word

Something seems wrong with Mike - and Millie discovers that he's lost his job at the gym. Can the girls find Mike a new job before mum finds out the truth?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 3, Episode 1 - Monday Morning Will Be Fine

Victor returns from the supermarket to find that the house has been burgled.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 5 - Going Over

The Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.

CITV 9:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 18 - Fireworks

Its fireworks night at the park, but Sooty, Sweep and Soo can't afford to go. Sooty decides to sell Curry soup and things soon hot up.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Nice Little Wine

Things turn sour for Arthur when his bargain wine supplier is mugged and he becomes the prime suspect.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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 episodes from the 21st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 12pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 1 - Alive And Buried

Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to his directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 2, Episode 1 - Foot Fat Fit

Roy dreams of playing for the school football team, but fails to make the squad because he is unfit. He embarks on a crazy diet and exercise routine which has some even crazier side-effects. Will Roy succeed and join the team?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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, Episode 1 - The Parent Trap

Ben takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.

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 29, Episode 4 - Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

A retired jewel thief regales Marina and Davenport with fanciful stories of his past exploits in the South of France. When Aunty Wainwright finds an old safe without a key, who better to open it?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (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!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Rabbit

The Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Episode 4 - Thermoman's Greatest Challenge

Thermoman's repeated visits to the health centre to save Janet from a wasp sting or a spider are baffling patients and staff.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 5 - Going Over

The Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 7

Diana gets involved - with only good intentions - in Basil and Betty's love life, with potentially disastrous results. Meanwhile, Harvey's keen that Bayview plays its part in a nationwide 'Glamorous Grannies' search with a top prize.

London Live 1:45pm (repeat)
Appointment With Venus. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Fallaize (Glynis Johns), Valentine Moreland (David Niven). Copyright: Rank Organisation

Appointment With Venus

Major Valentine Moreland is tasked with rescuing a prized pedigree cow from the German-occupied Channel Island of Armorel.

Talking Pictures TV 2pm (repeat)
The Fast Lady. Image shows from L to R: Charles Chingford (James Robertson Justice), Murdoch Troon (Stanley Baxter). Copyright: Independent Artists

The Fast Lady

Cyclist Murdoch Troon is encouraged to double his wheel-count for the affections of a beautiful girl - however, her father could be a greater obstacle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

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 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run Deep

Sharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 3, Episode 1 - Monday Morning Will Be Fine

Victor returns from the supermarket to find that the house has been burgled.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 25 - Chez Zog

In an attempt to raise enough cash to eat at the fanciest restaurant in Burbia, Zig and Zag set up their own fancy restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 7, Episode 3 - The New Neighbours

When the new next-door neighbours - a Mr and Mrs Duncan - move in, Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to find out what they are like.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:40pm (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 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

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.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 21st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Nice Little Wine

Things turn sour for Arthur when his bargain wine supplier is mugged and he becomes the prime suspect.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:20pm (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 1 - Back In Fashion

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.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 7

Diana gets involved - with only good intentions - in Basil and Betty's love life, with potentially disastrous results. Meanwhile, Harvey's keen that Bayview plays its part in a nationwide 'Glamorous Grannies' search with a top prize.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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, Episode 1 - The Parent Trap

Ben takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 30 - The Uninvited

Luke throws a party, but doesn't invite Dixon, who decides to pump the Watsons' house full of poltergeists! The uninvited guests take over, and carry Resus off. Can they be stopped before they throw him into the Underlands?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.

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 29, Episode 4 - Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

A retired jewel thief regales Marina and Davenport with fanciful stories of his past exploits in the South of France. When Aunty Wainwright finds an old safe without a key, who better to open it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 1 - Alive And Buried

Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to his directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 6

A confused Christopher Columbus declares he has found India and a Georgian woman reveals her very Stupid Death. Also, Victoria and Albert attend the Great Exhibition, and Tsar Peter III brings a very weird case to the Court of Historical Law.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 2 - Country Retreat

Plans to buy a weekend retreat in the country take an unexpected turn when Hyacinth is keen to avoid giving estate agents the impression that they can only afford a small cottage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 - If They Could See Us Now.....!

The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.

Talking Pictures TV 8pm (repeat)
Up In The World. Norman (Norman Wisdom)

Up In The World

Slapstick British comedy vehicle for Norman Wisdom about a window cleaner on a country estate who suffers the pranks of his employer's son.

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

Doc Martin

Series 5, Episode 7 - Cats And Sharks

Bert Large's restaurant business is financial trouble. He can't even afford the food and drink for a charity event to raise money for Florence Dingle's cat sanctuary. Mrs Dingle is distraught. She desperately needs the money to continue to look after the cats and kittens in her care.

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.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 2 - The Sketches

The celebratory series turns to the duo's 70s heyday. Get the inside take on how the shows were made and their unique style was developed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 1

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. David Harewood

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 4

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Harewood and panellists Josh Widdicombe and Kirsty Wark.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 1 - Naming Names

With Phill Jupitus, Romesh Ranganathan and Cariad Lloyd.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Britain Today Tonight. Montel Montey (Kayvan Novak)

Britain Today Tonight

Episode 3

Investigative reporter Ken Kildoon goes undercover in south London to root out corruption in British amateur athletics.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 4 - Midlife Crisis

Micky explores the curious phenomenon of the midlife crisis, finding he displays nearly all of the top-40 signs you're going through one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 4 - Parade

Richie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 2 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

Rob Beckett is tonight's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen.

My5 10:30pm (repeat)
The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 3 - Dating

Johnny Vegas and friends offer an uproariously silly, insightful and frank look at the difficult business of finding love in the 21st century.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 21, Episode 6 - Guy Ritchie, Charlie Hunnam, Billie Piper, Jason Manford, Imelda May

Charlie Hunnam says he was happy to get his kit off for King Arthur, Guy Ritchie reveals his love of his own films, Billie Piper chats about her new play, Jason Manford says his kids provide a lot of his comedy and Imelda May sings live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
Britain Today Tonight. Jon Donovan (Kayvan Novak)

Britain Today Tonight

Episode 4

Digger Daley chairs a debate between a representative of the UK gambling industry and the evangelical Reverend Kriss.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Baby (Leigh Francis), Johnny (Paddy McGuinness). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dirty Dancing

This week it's Keith and Paddy's version of Dirty Dancing featuring Larry Lamb, Jessica Hynes, John Barrowman and Kimberly Wyatt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 7 - Ends

Mike's professional life comes into question as he is interviewed for re-entry to the TA and Tim's love life is equally rocky when he hears from Sarah. He cannot understand why Daisy and Mike aren't happy for him. Daisy finally overcomes a massive writer's bloke and Brian takes Twist out.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 1

It's Jon Richardson and James Acaster versus Lee Mack and Sarah Millican, with John Cooper Clarke in Dictionary Corner.

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 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run Deep

Sharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 1

Following the hostage situation, the holidaymakers return to The Solana to enjoy a free week's vacation as compensation for their travails the previous year.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 1 - Back

Daisy returns to 23 Meteor Street after a holiday in Asia only to find that someone else has moved into her room. Suffering from jet lag and the mundane nature of her life, Daisy is confused by a visit from two sinister Government agents. Tim has confronted his feelings towards George Lucas whilst Daisy has been gone.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 5

This week's guests are Danny Baker, Roisin Conaty and Jack Dee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Episode 1

A celebration of all things Python, as well known figures from the worlds of comedy and film pay tribute alongside classic clips. Expect The Spanish Inquisition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Episode 2

Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard and Mike Myers help pay homage to the considerable comic talents of the Monty Python team, with clips from Hell's Grannies to The Life Of Brian.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 8

Olympic medallist Jenny Jones, football legend Gianfranco Zola and comedian Johnny Vegas join Corden and co for the final episode of the series.

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

Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 4

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Dara O Briain and Sharon Horgan. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with help from Adam Buxton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 6 - How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

When Vinnie goes AWOL, Reenie is forced to take on a new volunteer at the charity shop. But who is the mysterious Keith Drop and what is the dark secret behind his costume jewellery? Meanwhile, Dog Cinema impresario Kenny Harris is shocked at the return of his arch enemy, the felinophiliac Dougal Siepp.

London Live 1:45am (repeat)
The Sex Thief. Image shows left to right: Grant Henry (David Warbeck), Angie (Gloria Walker)

The Sex Thief

Riotous early 70s sex comedy in which an audacious cat burglar steals more than his female victims' jewellery.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Dyer, Lee Mack, Meera Syal, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 4

This week, Lee is joined by Jason Byrne, Danny Dyer and Meera Syal.

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

Minder

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Nice Little Wine

Things turn sour for Arthur when his bargain wine supplier is mugged and he becomes the prime suspect.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?. Paul Chowdhry

Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?

TV broadcast of Paul Chowdhry's 2012 stand-up show.

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Loaded. Image shows from L to R: Leon (Samuel Anderson), Watto (Nick Helm), Josh (Jim Howick), Ewan (Jonny Sweet)

Loaded

Episode 1 - Lawsuit

Following the sale of their company Idyl Hands and its hit iPhone game Cat Factory, four friends and business partners - Josh, Leon, Watto and Ewan - wake up to the brilliant/terrifying realisation that they're now multi-millionaires.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 3

Nicola and Ollie are trying to write speech for the annual party conference in a hotel bedroom in Eastbourne, with nothing but a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle.

Talking Pictures TV 2:15am (repeat)
A Chorus Of Disapproval. Image shows from L to R: Hannah Ap Llewellyn (Prunella Scales), Guy Jones (Jeremy Irons)

A Chorus Of Disapproval

A newcomer joins a village theatre company but finds more happens off stage than on it.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (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.

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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.

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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 3:20am (repeat)
The Armando Iannucci Shows. Armando Iannucci

The Armando Iannucci Shows

Armando Iannucci welcomes you to his world in this TV series.

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Loaded. Image shows from L to R: Leon (Samuel Anderson), Watto (Nick Helm), Josh (Jim Howick), Ewan (Jonny Sweet)

Loaded

Episode 1 - Lawsuit

Following the sale of their company Idyl Hands and its hit iPhone game Cat Factory, four friends and business partners - Josh, Leon, Watto and Ewan - wake up to the brilliant/terrifying realisation that they're now multi-millionaires.

London Live 3:40am (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 3, Episode 3

Baaadad goes on a mission to the throbbing epicentre of youth culture, Ibiza, and the cuddly toys star in Ally McSqueel.

Talking Pictures TV 4:10am (repeat)
Girdle Of Gold

Girdle Of Gold

Evans the Milk and Griffiths the Hearse search for the fortune that the drunken Griffiths has stashed in his adulterous wife's corset.

London Live 4:15am (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 3, Episode 4

The Bard gets a stuffing in the toy movie of Shakespeare in Love and the Star Wars figures aim for talk-show domination in Jedi Springer. Meanwhile, the Vinyl Justice Squad get ruthless with Thomas Dolby's record collection.

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In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Vera Venables (Cheryl Hall), Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Delores (Mary Preston). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Episode 5 - Gone But Not Forgotten

On a day trip to the seaside with Auntie Ivy, Billy gets into a spot of trouble and floats far out to sea in a coffin he's using as a boat. Soon long out of sight, Ivy believes him drowned and returns home to organise a fitting memorial service.

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In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Vera Venables (Cheryl Hall), Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Delores (Mary Preston). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Episode 6 - To Billy A Son

Having found a baby left in their outdoor privy, Billy and Ivy do their best to care for it - but when little Eric is taken from them, they quickly find themselves in the dock!

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