British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 3rd December 2019

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Home Sweet Home. Image shows left to right: Frank Randle (Frank Randle), Col. Wright (H.F. Maltby)

Home Sweet Home

Jacqueline falls for Eric but his parents veto the romance.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 16 - More About Fitting Together

The Twirlywoos watch a lady trying to make a picnic bench, fitting planks of wood together. Her dog comes to tell her it is time for a walk. Whilst she is away, the Twirlywoos start fitting together the planks of wood, but are they following the instructions for the picnic bench or making something completely different?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Whole Tooth

When Gnasher gnashes Walter's portrait, he gets revenge with a titanium sausage that leaves Gnasher toothless and miserable. Dennis and the gang decide to stage a heist to 'borrow' some diamonds until Gnasher's teeth grow back!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 7

A Hendon obsession is the focus of the State of the Party, a man goes shopping for a cocktail dress, and Ronnie Corbett recounts the tale of a boy who predicted family deaths in his prayers.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!

Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach Circus

It's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.

CITV 7:55am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 15 - Were-Gran

Gran needs new teeth. Probably not wise to nab a set found on the side of the road though, under a full moon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 4

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 16 - Go Jetter Or No Jetter?

When Foz loses confidence, Tala shows him that he still has what it takes to be a Go Jetter.

CITV 8:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 16 - Get Lost

George wins tickets to the local stately home. It's not long before Dave and the rest of the Spuds find themselves lost in its maze.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (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 15 - Oogie Boogie Plant

Justin, Robert and Little Monster try to look after a giant and a rather naughty plant for Mr Bloom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 6 - On The Omnibuses

There is a celebration at Luxton & District marking 50 years of motor buses. Exhausted from a new working schedule, Stan sits down to feel the comfort in the company's first ever motor bus and promptly falls asleep, dreaming of the day it was introduced...

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 4 - Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur

Faced by a massive tax demand, Arthur considers taking his own life.

ITVBe 9:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 21 - Some Holiday

When Sooty and the gang win a luxury holiday, none of them can wait to get packing. But with Sweep trying to mend the broken china, and Richard stuck on the phone, will they ever get away?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 19 - Timmy Wants The Drum

During a music lesson, Timmy decides he wants to play the drum, but he is given the triangle.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A selection of ten episodes from the children's sketch show.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 7 - Goodbye Stan

With the cost of living heading ever-upwards, Stan's had enough and decides to apply for a different job: at a car factory. In the north!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And Close

The Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 2 - And Mother Makes Four

Chrissy's mother is due for her twice-yearly visit, but she's such a worrier about her daughter living in London, there's no way she'll understand having a man in the flat. Robin'll just have to stay out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Christmas Special

Plans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Gastric (Tim Healy), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Granville (David Jason), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Leroy (James Baxter), Boyfriend (Matthew Mellalieu), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead), Elsie Bridges (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 6, Christmas Special - 2point4 Christmas - Two Years Before The Mast

Bill, Ben, David and Rona find themselves having a drastically different Christmas than planned after dropping Tina off for a cruise from Southampton. Jenny's isn't faring much better, either.

CITV 1pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 21 - Timmy The Train

Timmy and his classmates are playing trains, but both he and Mittens want to be the leader.

CITV 1:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 7 - More About Wrapping

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a hospital and watch a nurse wrapping a man's leg in bandages.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 10 - Radio PI

Ollie agrees to host a radio show with Martha, but keeps it a secret from Kat.

U&Drama channel logo 3:25pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 3 - No Strings

Deeply in love, Lovejoy is persuaded to go sailing. Meanwhile, Eric gets involved with an Irish rock band, played by the Hothouse Flowers, and Tinker is reunited with an old friend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 15 - Super Paul

After Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 5 - From Fulham With Love

Arthur extends the grasping hand of free enterprise across the Iron Curtain when a Russian ship arrives in port, but finds himself involved in a diplomatic situation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:55pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Christmas Special

Plans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 17 - Mariana Trench, The Pacific Ocean

Lars dives deep to save a Grimbot in the Mariana Trench, the deepest trench in our oceans.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Sound Of Silence

Oakley clumsily tries to get Nate and Chloe together at the Palais' silent disco.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Christmas Special - The North Pole

The Go Jetters visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve, but disaster strikes as they discover Grandmaster Glitch has borrowed Santa's sleigh!

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 6, Episode 5

Billy's van has been broken in to and Joey's new shop has been vandalised - the culprits are unknown. Aveline has decided to leave Oswald and return home to her mother, with her baby. The sibling rivalry over Leonora comes to a head when Jack tells Adrian that he has slept with her...

Talking Pictures TV 5:30pm (repeat)
Robin's Nest. Image shows from L to R: Vicky (Tessa Wyatt), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan). Copyright: Thames Television

Robin's Nest

Series 6, Episode 1 - Move Over Darling

Robin finds it difficult running the bistro and visiting Vicky, so he decides to delegate work.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Episode 4 - Shedding The Load

Grace Bros. is forced to make cutbacks amidst poor sales figures, and the staff must decide which one of them should face redundancy. Of course, no one wants it to be themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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

Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 9

Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.

CITV 6:55pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud Fellow

Summer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Brooker, Frank Skinner, Pearl Mackie, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt, Pearl Mackie

Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt and Pearl Mackie compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include Crocs, mosquitoes and having your hair cut!

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

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 1

The Saxon gods form an unlikely team of superheroes, famous astronaut Neil Armstrong reveals his new weight loss programme, we meet Georgian London's crime-fighting genius, and Rosa Parks sings about her struggle for equality.

CITV 7:10pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 18 - Exchange

Dave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell

Clegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

CITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

CITV 7:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Frank Skinner, Jeremy Paxman, Sally Phillips. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 2 - Alex Brooker, Jeremy Paxman, Sally Phillips

Alex Brooker, Jeremy Paxman and Sally Phillips compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include positive thinking, tourist attractions and David Cameron.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 4 - Nobody Likes Me

When Martin is talked into taking baby James to playgroup, he is forced to sing along with the other mums.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Sound Of Silence

Oakley clumsily tries to get Nate and Chloe together at the Palais' silent disco.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Jack Dee, Josh Widdicombe, Suzannah Lipscomb, Sue Perkins, Liz Bonnin, Richard Osman, Martin Kemp

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Christmas Special

In this special festive edition, Josh is joined by Jack Dee and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Martin Kemp and Liz Bonnin. In a twist to the usual format, different names are discussed, all with a link to Christmas. So expect fiendish facts about everyone from the baby Jesus to Noel Edmonds!

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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 third series of the prison-based sitcom

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Here is a chance to see some of the best bits from throughout the run again, as well as some previously unseen material.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Christmas Special

The funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 3

The third leg of Jack, Jamie and Freddie's epic road trip takes them to Miami, where they are set the ultimate deep-sea fishing goal: to catch a shark.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Mark Brown (Pat Shields). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?

Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Phyllis Diller. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 7 - Phyllis Diller

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan. Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan

Spoof documentary starring Sacha Baron Cohen as Kazakhstan's leading journalist, travelling through the heart of America.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mawaan Rizwan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Sara Barron. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 5 - Ardal O'Hanlon, Mawaan Rizwan, Sara Barron

Ardal O'Hanlon plays host in this edition of the comedy showcase, recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The show features sets by Mawaan Rizwan and Sara Barron.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 4 - Friendship Is Truth

What will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like a pair of shrews? As always, Taskmaster Greg Davies will deliver his judgements on their efforts, and his well-trained assistant Alex Horne is overseeing the tasks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the cornershop sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Sliced. Image shows from L to R: Scott (Phil Daniels), Mario (David Mumeni). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 3

Naomi is rightly furious when she gets sent a rather saucy gift. Ricky gets propositioned whilst on a delivery, and Mario's looking for someone to have a bit of fun with.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Fast Show Night, Out-takes - You Ain't Seen These, Right?

A compilation of previously unseen sketches from The Fast Show, including Road Rage, Richard, the King, and Mid Life Crisis Man.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Freya Ridings. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Episode 2

Emma Bunton hands over her phone to play Send To All, whilst nine-year-old Souparnika Nair is the youngest Unexpected Star to date.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Frank Skinner, Steven Moffat, Rochelle Humes. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 3 - Jimmy Carr, Steven Moffat, Rochelle Humes

Jimmy Carr, Steven Moffat and Rochelle Humes compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including sandy beaches, other people's opinions and being Scottish.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 15, Episode 12 - Andy Murray, Luke Evans, Adam Kay, Desiree Burch, Stormzy

The host is joined by guests tennis champion Andy Murray, Luke Evans, recently seen in Second World War drama Midway, doctor-turned-comic and author Adam Kay, and comedian Desiree Burch. Plus, one of the biggest and hottest artists in the country, Stormzy, is chatting and performing in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Fast Show Night, Documentary - Suit You, Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show

The stories behind the genesis of the characters such as Ron Manager, the jazz-club host, and Rowley Birkin.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 3

Russell Howard talks adult colouring-in books and gluten; plus answers questions on the Queen's seduction methods, STD penguins. His guests are Chris Ramsey and Yuriko Kotani.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 3 - Lonely People

Karl's off to the country for some peace and quiet.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Frank Skinner, Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 4 - Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe

Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig and Josh Widdicombe compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including real ale, hotel leaflets and coat hangers.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell Howard talks Tom Jones, pant throwing and RnB music with a West Country edge. His guests are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and James Acaster.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Auntie Norma (Sondra James), Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 4 - Uncle Vinnie

Karl's on a mission to the seaside with Auntie Norma in tow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Marlon Davis

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 2

This edition features Stephen Bailey, Tom Allen, Felicity Ward, Joel Dommett and more.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Freya Ridings. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Episode 2

Emma Bunton hands over her phone to play Send To All, whilst nine-year-old Souparnika Nair is the youngest Unexpected Star to date.

Comedy Central Extra 1am
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 3

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
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Insert Name Here

Series 3, Christmas Special

In this special festive edition, Josh is joined by Jack Dee and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Martin Kemp and Liz Bonnin. In a twist to the usual format, different names are discussed, all with a link to Christmas. So expect fiendish facts about everyone from the baby Jesus to Noel Edmonds!

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Looking For Eric

Eric a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.

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Through The Keyhole

Series 5, Episode 3

The star-studded panel in this edition of the fulsomely funny programme are comedian Paddy McGuinness, Masterchef's Gregg Wallace, and presenter Scarlett Moffatt.

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Catherine Tate's Nan

2015 Specials - Knees Up Wilmott-Brown

When the freehold on Nan's block of flats is bought up by property developers, all the residents join together to fight for their survival. All except Nan, who bought her flat in the 1980s and finds herself holding a unique position of power.

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65 min version (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Christmas Special

The funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.

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Watch Your Stern

Naval comedy. HMS Terrier is thrown into disarray when the top secret plans for a new torpedo are damaged.

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On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Football Match

The depot establishes a football team, and with the promise of £5 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!

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60 min version (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 4

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

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The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

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Porters

Series 2, Episode 3

Simon's first night shift coincides with Halloween and an escaped prisoner roaming the wards - will he and Frankie survive?

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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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A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 2

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by John McEnroe, Jimmy Carr and Alesha Dixon in the sports-based quiz show.

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Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist. Mike Smash (Paul Whitehouse)

Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist

Episode 2

A second helping of smashieness as seasoned DJ Mike Smash continues with his playlist of Christmas-friendly tunes plucked from his sonic stocking.

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Porters. Image shows from L to R: Dr Batholomew (Sinead Keenan), Lucy (Claudia Jessie)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 4

YouTube mega-stars Ham and Cheese arrive at the hospital, and Simon accidentally spills a cup of coffee over a new super-expensive surgical robot.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
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Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 8

Chris Ramsey performs live stand-up, and introduces Jason Cook and Ellie Taylor.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
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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.

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