British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 25th January 2020

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
All In Good Fun

All In Good Fun

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 14 - More About Taller And Taller

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (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 3, Episode 1 - We'll Always Have Paris

Lionel and Jean finally embark on their romantic holiday in Paris (only 38 years late). The dream turns sour when the heavens open and they find they are not alone in this lovers' paradise.

BBC Two 7:15am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 7, Episode 4

Alexandra v Brochan. Suzi Ruffell is joined by Adam B and team captains Alexandra and Brochan, with guests Naomi Wilkinson, Nathan Caton, Ben Shires and Joe Tasker.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 18 - Return To Sender

The Farmer receives a mystery gift from his antipodean cousin. Unimpressed with the present, he attempts to throw it away, only for it to keep reappearing. He becomes convinced it has magical powers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 47 - Crouching Dennis Hidden Yeti

The gang's efforts to help JJ master the ancient art of blamjitsu are ruined by Walter's plans to capture the Beanotown yeti. Dennis and the gang defend the yeti, and help JJ unleash her inner blam, in a gravity-defying blam-jitsu face-off with the WilburCorp henchbot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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, Episode 3 - Vertigo

Bill and Rona pay aunt Belle a visit, and end up inches from falling almost 20 storeys to the ground. Rona's fascination with horoscopes does nothing to help matters.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 22 - Cat Chaos

Mrs. Wicket becomes inconsolable when Scrapper goes missing. Mr. Bean investigates.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Great Wall of China

Glitch and his grimbots have a long race on a very long wall - the Great Wall of China!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 23 - Rat Pack

Dave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.

Talking Pictures TV 8:20am (repeat)
The Ghost Train. Image shows left to right: Saul Hodgkin (Herbert Lomas), Tommy Gander (Arthur Askey)

The Ghost Train

Comedy thriller following a disparate group of passengers who become stranded at a remote railway station overnight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger Man

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope Peril

Princess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 5 - Who Dares Sings

Lovejoy and Lady Jane are commissioned to furnish a restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival Time

Joe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 25 - Chinese New Year, Dragon Dance Drama

Kyan is invited to perform a dragon dance for Chinese New Year in Beijing. Glitch decides to build a fire-breathing dragon robot for the parade, and the Go Jetters need to stop it!

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 13 - Growing Pains

Dave is given a bulb to grow. Popping it in his lunch box, it isn't long before he discovers it's partial to Betty's sandwiches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 7

Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!

CITV 9:40am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 14 - Fuzzypeg

George adapts the spin cycle of the washing machine causing a black hole to form in the Spuds' kitchen.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 11 - April Foolishness

It's the April Fools Tea Party, and Richard is determined not to be crowned The Biggest Fool for the second year running. All he has to do is deliver a car to Mr Slater's friend. But with Sooty behind the wheel, will his plans backfire?

CITV 9:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

U&Drama channel logo 10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 6 - One Born Every Minute

Lovejoy is asked to find an itinerant painter who holds the key to a shameful secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 third and fourth series of the David Jason sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:40am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 7, Episode 8

Darren Harriott and prankster Adam B are joined by team captains Kieron and Leah and special guests Jarred Christmas, Elf Lyons, Robin Morgan and Thanyia Moore.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop Dog

Doug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 2 - Football Fools

Danny and Mick need to replace the Pottsfield five-a-side team. But they will need three more heads.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 3 - Extra-Curricular Teaching

Juan Castanetta takes another unusual approach to teaching Spanish, Mr Capp tries to be cool and proves he is anything but, and Mrs Winstone has an unusual proposition for Jasmine.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Fleur Murphy (Chloe Davison), Eleesha Rahad (Grace McIntosh). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Flashbacks, Episode 3 - Elmsmere's Got Liars

The cast ponder who of all the characters is the biggest liar of the lot? Plus big surprises for the cast when they get to 'enjoy' recordings of their first auditions for the show.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (Oakley Orchard), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Harry (Harry Still). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Lost Guitar

Nate's guitar goes missing, jeopardising the boys' gig. GHF's honesty nearly backfires.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 1, Episode 5 - Home Thoughts From Abroad

There's bad news from home for Bomber when his daughter runs away. Can the gang possibly be of any help?

Talking Pictures TV 1:50pm (repeat)
The Happiest Days Of Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Muriel Whitchurch (Margaret Rutherford), Wetherby Pond (Alastair Sim). Copyright: London Films / Individual Pictures

The Happiest Days Of Your Life

In a Whitehall mix-up, an all-girls' boarding school, St Swithin's, is "re-evacuated" to share the facilities of all-boys' school Nutbourne College.

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Accused

Neville is under suspicion from all quarters - his wife believes that he is living it up and a German girl accuses him of assaulting her!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bitz's Big Build

Bitz promises to build a strong house for Little Bo Purl's goats and for the three little pigs, one that big bad Robo Wolf can't blow down.

CITV 3:25pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll Roll

It's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.

Talking Pictures TV 3:30pm (repeat)
Catweazle. Catweazle (Geoffrey Bayldon). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Catweazle

Children's fantasy comedy drama series.

CITV 3:40pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-Ageddon

The Spuds don't care about a carbon footprint, since George has come home with a haul of free electronics that they all want to test out.

CITV 3:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:45pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 2 - Captain Adorable's Sidekick

Captain Adorable recruits Gail's toy mascot to be his new sidekick, Super Lorraine. After a flying lesson, Super Lorraine rescues Keith Fitt from a sticky situation.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Orwellian comedy.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Maya Jama. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 3

Freddie and Jamie meet their brand new teammates, Tom Davis and Maya Jama, and head to the biggest festival in Europe.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 2 - Golden Voice

A pop star is coming to open the new reception - but Danny and Mick leave her speechless!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
50 min
First & Last. Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

First & Last

Episode 4

Jason Manford hosts the silly contest, with eBay sales, The Ballad of Albert Square, and a mums' phone-in.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Gemma Whelan. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 8 - Ruthless Rulers

A look at the most ruthless rulers of all time. Henry VIII is so demanding he has a brick wall built at his bedroom door every night, those vicious Vikings find that sorry seems to be the hardest word, hold your nose in Versailles, because Louis XIV hasn't got any loos, and rock out with the Warlords from Hell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Lulu, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 2

Agnes and the family are joined by the nation's favourite sofa couple, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who get more than they bargained for. The legendary Lulu pops in for a chat, while EastEnders's Adam Woodyatt teams up with Dermot and Buster to help with their new business and the Kaiser Chiefs get Foley's pub pumping.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 1, Episode 8 - Love

This time Tudur is on a quest to discover the truth about love. It's a story of lonely hearts, stag nights and kissogram nuns.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 8 - Q Animals

With Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus and Cariad Lloyd.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 8 - Q Animals

With Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus and Cariad Lloyd.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Holly Walsh, John Robins. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, John Robins and Holly Walsh.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mel B & Jimmy Carr

Keith takes Spice Girl Mel B to do her big weekly food shop and top comedian Jimmy Carr to get suited and booted by a London tailor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 1 - Glasgow

Michael McIntyre begins his Series 2 travels at the Glasgow Theatre Royal, where he is joined by special headline guest Kevin Bridges with stand-up performances from Daniel Sloss, Milton Jones and Craig Campbell.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Maya Jama. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 3

Freddie and Jamie meet their brand new teammates, Tom Davis and Maya Jama, and head to the biggest festival in Europe.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return to discuss topics including the football. With guests Carl Donnelly, Jo Caulfield and Milton Jones.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 3

Ian and Paul return with further topical comedy games.Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Lee Mack and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Call Of The Yeti

After seeing it advertised in The Global Explorer magazine, Howard takes Vince, Bollo and Naboo for a break at a log cabin deep in the woods.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 5 - Use By Date

When Karl discovers a meal for two voucher intended for him and Zoe is past its use-by date, it makes him realise he hasn't moved on since their break up. With Ruby and her boyfriend going through a difficult time, the scene is set for Karl to make his move. But will he see it through?

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 12:05am (repeat)
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Karl (Karl Pilkington), Rhonda (Stephanie Fayerman), Ruby (Marama Corlett), Eddie (Doug Stanhope)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 6 - Love And Laughter

Karl reluctantly travels to New York with Ruby to meet Norma's family. The trip brings Karl and Ruby teasingly close together, but will they get it together or will Karl and his alter ego manage to sabotage his personal life again?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Priest And The Beast

Vince and Howard are struggling to get a deal with Pie Face Records. Out of desperation they turn to in-house shaman Naboo for a quick fix solution, who instead tells them the story of Rudy Van Disarzio and Spider Dijon, AKA the Bongo Brothers.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 1 - Like Top Gun All Over Again

In the first episode, Dave explores whether a knock-off can ever be as good as the real thing. For Dave, this involves examining DVDs, baking and his favourite band, Bucks Fizz...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Episode 9

Russell examines the week's news, chats to journalist Iman Amrani about exploring 'modern masculinity' and hears from comic Seann Walsh about life post-Strictly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

A selection of episodes from the third series of the bookshop sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 1 - Mugging

When Lucy has her handbag stolen from right under Lee's nose, he feels the need to prove his manliness over and over and over again.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 19, Episode 2

David Tennant and Suzi Ruffell joins the regular trio for a comic look back at the week.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:45am (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

Series 22, Episode 3

Nadine Coyle, Spencer Matthews, Vogue Williams, Kerry Godliman and Phil Wang answer questions based on opinion polls to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Karl addresses one of his pet peeves: animals that are treated like people.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Davina McCall, Jimmy Carr, Alan Davies, Reginald D Hunter, Alice Levine. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 5, Episode 1

Alan Davies hosts Davina McCall, Jimmy Carr, Alice Levine and Reginald D Hunter as they discuss meeting their heroes, crisps, shopping queues and Davina's 90s dating show, Streetmate.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Call Of The Yeti

After seeing it advertised in The Global Explorer magazine, Howard takes Vince, Bollo and Naboo for a break at a log cabin deep in the woods.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Karl reveals that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that once, he saw a bee have a heart attack.

Talking Pictures TV 2:50am (repeat)
White Cargo. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Imogen Hassall), Albert Toddey (David Jason)

White Cargo

A repeat of this 1973 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Priest And The Beast

Vince and Howard are struggling to get a deal with Pie Face Records. Out of desperation they turn to in-house shaman Naboo for a quick fix solution, who instead tells them the story of Rudy Van Disarzio and Spider Dijon, AKA the Bongo Brothers.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:55am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays

Spooner's laid up in his room with a broken ankle after tripping over Vienna, and making an awful lot of noise. Rigsby's keen to appear courageous in front of Miss Jones, but the boxer's temperament brings forth every element of his cowardice. Discussion soon turns to the war.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 1

Russell introduces his new show and looks at the big stories in the news, including the recent political conferences. His mystery guest turns out to be the most tattooed senior citizen in the world.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Dave Gorman Goodish Hits, Highlights Special - Series 3 highlights

The stand-out bits from the third series of Dave Gorman's show in which he shares wry observations on modern life's little quirks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 1 - Manny Come Home

Fran returns from another holiday to find that Manny and Bernard are leading (almost) separate lives.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 2

Russell tells us what is bugging him this week - for example, why do we hunt foxes who just want a bit of chicken, but feed bread to ducks who use gang rape to procreate. Russell also meets the Witch-Finder General from the London Dungeon in the mystery guest segment.

Talking Pictures TV 4:20am (repeat)
Thunder In The City. Image shows from L to R: Manningdale (Ralph Richardson), Daniel Armstrong (Edward G. Robinson)

Thunder In The City

An American marketing genius visits his near-penniless English relatives and sets about restoring their aristocratic fortune.

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