British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 22nd October 2022

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Sailors Don't Care. Copyright: Butcher's Film Service

Sailors Don't Care

A repeat of this 1940 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets

It's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...

CITV 6am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 42 - Beware The Overpants

Dave's lazy day of doing nothing is ruined when the town sees an uprising of their pants!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:10am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 15 - Covering

The Twirlywoos see a tablecloth covering a table and decide to cover some things of their own. Back in the Boat everyone gets covered in spots! How will they get rid of them?

CITV 6:15am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 43 - Moby Duck

Dave gets sucked down the plughole in the bath and ends up adrift in a watery world, one that is full of lost bath time creatures.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic

'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.

BBC Two 6:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 14 - Cheddar Gorge, England

Glitch fills Cheddar Gorge with a river of melted cheese, turning it into a giant cheese fondue. Can the Go Jetters rescue the tourists and sheep from the cheesiest glitch ever?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (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.

BBC Two 6:55am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 15 - Mountain Gorillas, The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

The Go Jetters race to save a family of mountain gorillas from traps left by hunters and also from a sneezy Grandmaster Glitch's germs.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 13 - Roots Tradition

Desmond and Shirley think it's time Michael appreciated his roots and Sean engages Matthew to tell them about theirs.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7am (repeat)
The Magnificent Two. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Eric Morecambe), Ernie (Ernie Wise)

The Magnificent Two

Comedy film starring Morecambe & Wise as a pair of travelling salesmen who become entangled in a South American country's civil war.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 33 - Camping Chaos

The lives of the sheep are disrupted when an unfriendly camper puts up his tent in their field.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 19 - Day Of The Derek

Danger Mouse is in the midst of foiling Quark's latest plot, which involves auctioning off the nice bits of the world and compact crushing the rest...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 20 - Crumfan

After reports of unexplained unruliness at the UN, Danger Mouse and Penfold arrive to scenes of quarrelling diplomats.

BBC Two 7:20am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 11 - Teddy Heist

When the Farmer locks up Timmy's teddy bear, Shaun hatches a rescue plan.

U&Drama channel logo 7:25am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Ian McShane comedy.

BBC Two 7:30am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 8 - Things Get Chilli

Pieface falls under the influence of a fiery chilli pepper and unexpectedly turns rogue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 1 - Alia's College

When Alia fails her exams, Mr Khan endeavours to get her into a good school, one way or another.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
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 7:50am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 45 - Finding Scruffbutt

It's Pieface's turn to look after class hamster, Space Captain Harrison McScruff-Butt. His own self doubt and Walter's resolve to sabotage him lead to a rescue mission to free Scruff-Butt from Walter's mansion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 2 - Naani's Day Out

Mr Khan is off to meet the mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. He's also keen to get Naani back to Pakistan as soon as possible.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 44 - Egg And Bean

Mr Bean gets in a flap when a monster turns up in his cake mix. The good news is that the monster turns out to be a harmless baby bird. The bad news is that it grows into a huge stork and takes over Mr Bean's home! He tries to return it to the wild and finds that teaching it to fly makes his arms ache!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 14 - Princess Purl Day

It's the Princess Purl Day parade in Craft City.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am
20 min
Horrible Histories. Rose Ayling-Ellis

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Special - Big BBC Birthday Bonanza: Animated Special

Horrible Histories celebrates 100 years of the BBC with this special episode. What was the secret of looking great on a 1930s TV show? How did the BBC try to defeat the Nazis using regional accents? And just what was a kangaroo doing at the launch of BBC2? Plus our end song takes us through the history of children's TV.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower Takeover

Evil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 13 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 4 - Born Free

George takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 22 - The Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland

Grandmaster Glitch's digging causes a flood in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Can the Go Jetters save the famous salt statues?

CITV 10:15am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

A selection of episodes from the Aardman comedy.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 20 - The New Poster

Richard is set to lose his job if business doesn't improve. Sooty and Sweep decide to make some new posters to advertise Slater's Holidays - but this means tricking Richard into having his photograph taken at the worst possible moment. What will the guests think of the disastrous results?

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:30am (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 9, Episode 8

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Carry On, Constable. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Frank Wilkins (Sid James), Desk Sgt. Laura Moon (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On, Constable

Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.

CITV 11am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated comedy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 1 - Timmy Makes Music

Timmy cannot decide what instrument to play at band practice, so he hangs on to all of them and causes chaos.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 12 - Waffle And Pepper

Waffle and Jess visit Angela at the kennels and help Waffle's new friend, Pepper.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 11 - Castle Bake Off

Rivalries are brought to the boil in the Yum-tastic Pizza Bake Off as Bob vies with Zip and Pop for the prize.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl Club

Bitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.

U&Drama channel logo 1:20pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack In The Box

Veteran comedian Jack Holiday has committed suicide. But how did a man with crippling arthritis manage to hold a gun to his head? And how was Jonathan duped into another of Maddy's "grisly murder investigations"?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (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!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, Scotland

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 23 - Timmy's Snowball

While playing in the snow, Timmy makes a little snowball - which immediately becomes his best friend.

U&Drama channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 4 - No Trace Of Tracy

A teenage girl disappears at the mansion of '70s rock god Roy Pilgrim. In the bizarre world of former rock legends, Jonathan seems a lot happier than Maddy; but then she was always more of a Percy Sledge girl.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 13 - Pouncing Tigers

Jas has a mega-crush on Lily's older brother, Jason, though she'd never admit it.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 3:20pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Universal Pictures

Mr Bean's Holiday

The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower Takeover

Evil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Fatiha El-Ghorri, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 7 - Fatiha El-Ghorri

Big Zuu's ongoing quest to eat big takes him back to the Big Smoke - to cook for ground-breaking comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri.

U&Dave channel logo 5:30pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Big Narstie

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 8 - Big Narstie

BAFTA-winning chef Big Zuu is back home in London and will finally get the chance to cook for the original Mr Big - fellow grime MC and trailblazing TV star, Big Narstie.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the lie-based panel show.

CITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Alfred D'Angelo (Patrick Baladi)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 8 - In My Memory Lock'd

When an amnesiac wanders into their lives, Frank and Lu must work out what happened to him.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Micah Richards, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Highlights Special - Best Of

All the best pranks, jokes and outtakes that were never meant for the air, courtesy of Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff.

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.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Andre Previn. Copyright: BBC

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show: A Perfect Christmas

A compilation of the best sketches from a decade of The Morecambe & Wise Show Christmas specials.

Channel 5 logo 8:35pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly's Funniest Moments

A celebration of some of the best comedy from Billy Connolly.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:35pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Lawrence Chaney

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 5

Bradley Walsh hosts as Lawrence Chaney, Jermaine Jenas, Desiree Burch, Alan Davies, Roman Kemp and Scarlett Moffatt try to fill in the missing blanks and help win prizes for the contestants.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the third series of the the hit sketch show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Monica (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Bunny Trap

Gemma and Terry are now private investigators. Bad ones. But, as luck would have it, they have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. Gemma lays a trap for The Bunnyman while Terry heads up his own very low-quality investigation.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Kerry Godliman, Martin Kemp, Greg Davies, Loyle Carner, James Acaster, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 6

Music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with guests James Acaster, Kerry Godliman, Loyle Carner and Martin Kemp joining Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Sophie (Sharon Rooney). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 6

Beth is organising the perfect baby shower for mum-to-be Sophie.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:30pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 3, Episode 3 - Pike (Norfolk Lakes)

Paul and Bob visit Norfolk to go lake fishing for monster pike.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Bobby Muir (Darren Connell). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 4, Episode 1

Bobby fidgets with something explosive despite Officer Karen's pleas he keeps his paws off.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 3 - Fashion

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan go on a mission to learn all about the world of fashion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Ellie Taylor

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by Ellie Taylor, Josh Pugh and Stephen Mangan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 19, Episode 2 - Hans Zimmer, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Dame Kelly Holmes, Arctic Monkeys

Jonathan is joined by legendary two-time Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, international star of film, modelling and fashion Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, double Olympic gold champion Dame Kelly Holmes, and for their much-anticipated return, one of the biggest bands in the world in the form of the Arctic Monkeys, who are performing exclusively in their first British TV show appearance in four years.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Friday Night Live. Ben Elton

Friday Night Live

One-off revival of the hit 1980s' comedy variety series, marking Channel 4's 40th birthday.

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

Porridge

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

BBC Three 10:25pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

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

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 2, Episode 1

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Alas Smith & Jones. Image shows left to right: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones

Alas Smith & Jones

Sketches include George Smiley British Spy, the face of pop music in 1984, Antiques Roadshow and a Head to Head discussing a near death experience.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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 6

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley in charge of the letters and numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Rev. Neil (Reece Shearsmith), Arthur Flitwick (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Inside No. 9 Live, Special - Dead Line

When Arthur finds an old mobile phone in his local graveyard, he makes the mistake of trying to contact the owner. But some mysteries are best left unsolved, and as Halloween draws near Arthur is plunged into a nightmare of his own making. It seems that no good deed can go unpunished, in this world or the next.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Elliot Hannigan, Gregor Mackay, Conor Hardie, Fern Brady, Marjolein Robertson, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Josie Long, Susan Riddell, Su Mi, Krystal Evans, Ania Magliano

BBC New Comedy Awards

2022, Episode 4 - Kilmarnock

Glaswegian stand-up Christopher MacArthur-Boyd hosts the latest heat from Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, where he is joined by Josie Long, Susan Riddell and head judge Fern Brady.

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 1 - Feart

It's Steve's 30th birthday, and he and Sebastian make a concerted effort to bale out of Air Scotia.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Milo McCabe

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 6

Russell slams Liz Truss's chaotic run as PM so far and Qatar's world cup plans, plus a Halloween edition of Playground Politics and stand-up from Troy Hawke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Derek Swallows (David Walliams), Jeannie Swallows (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

Series 2, Episode 2

Les tries his best to convince Donna to move with to Peru with him and Emily must make a decision about her budding relationship with local policeman, Nathan.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Angela Barnes

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 8

Tonight Rhod is joined by Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, and Snoochie Shy as they travel back in time. Discover who wrote about Daniel Radcliffe in their diary and who had a passion for donkeys!

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (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 5

In this episode, Jon Richardson and Jonathan Ross take on guest captain Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell, with Jessie Cave in alongside Susie Dent. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - University Challenge

Mark meets a student called April in a shoe shop and decides to return to see her again, but discovers that she has gone to university in Dartmouth.

BBC Two 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Alasdair Beckett-King, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Ahir Shah, Zoe Lyons

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at the week's news for the very last time in the company of Angela Barnes, Alasdair Beckett-King, Rhys James, Zoe Lyons and Ahir Shah.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Rose Matafeo, Dave Gorman, David O'Doherty. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 8 - His Helmet Didn't Come Out

Dave Gorman is joined by Ed Gamble, Rose Matafeo and David O'Doherty.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball

The annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Man Show

Sophie tells Mark that her and Geoff are moving in together and that he thinks her and Mark should see less of each other.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 6

In his final appearance the late Sean Lock is joined by Harry Hill as they take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, while regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 4

Matt Lucas and Elis James host a reboot of the iconic football-based show, with celebrity guest managers Tom Grennan and Sam Quek joining to talk about the week in football and share their teams.

BBC Four 1:30am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 1

Sensing Ann's tension, Paul helps Martin to let go of all the minutiae in his life by giving him and Ann a spot of therapy. The new Martin starts letting his friends down!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:35am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen Trouble

Canteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...

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Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 7 - Fame

Frank Sinatra once barked at Billy Connolly, much to his delight and he once appeared as a murderer in one of TV's greatest cop shows. It would appear fame has taken Billy to some weird and wonderful places, all of which he shares here.

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Lee Evans: Monsters. Lee Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lee Evans: Monsters

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.

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Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 6

Jo Brand guest presents the latest episode of the 57th series of Have I Got News For You. Brand is joined by MP Heidi Allen and fellow comedian Phil Wang as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

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Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 2

Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.

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The Stand Up Sketch Show. Sarah Keyworth

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 3, Episode 6

Routines by comedians including Seann Walsh, Sarah Keyworth, Tessa Coates, Iain Stirling, Fin Taylor and Judi Love are reconstructed as sketches.

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Sarah Millican, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 4 - Crumbs In My Bralette

This time, leading Little Alex Horne along by his little lead, Taskmaster Greg Davies has a brand-new set of tasks with the potential to humble his cast of comics. Dara O Briain shows off a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa tries to work some DIY magic with a coat hanger. Plus, Sarah Millican beautifully reveals what kind of foodstuff is like catnip to her.

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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?

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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 2

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and guest captains James May and Andy Parsons, oversees a hotly contested pub quiz between The Pub from Essex and The Village from Merseyside.

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I Hate You. Image shows left to right: Rebecca 'Becca' Douglas (Melissa Saint), Charlotte 'Charlie' Phillips (Tanya Reynolds). Credit: Big Talk Productions, Popper Pictures

I Hate You

Episode 1 - Canada

Becca has a thoroughly enjoyable dinner date with an older gentleman, inspiring Charlie to follow in her footsteps.

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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...

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I Hate You. Image shows left to right: Charlie (Tanya Reynolds), Becca (Melissa Saint). Credit: Big Talk Productions, Popper Pictures, Natalie Seery

I Hate You

Episode 2 - Einstein

Whilst Becca nurses a sore back, Charlie is sent to collect a rare signature of Albert Einstein from a rather eccentric lord.

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The Complaints Department

Episode 4

Jason Manford is joined by comedians Jimmy Carr, Russell Kane, Sarah Keyworth and Geoff Norcott as they play a series of games based on the funniest and quirkiest complaints from the British public.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 2, Episode 3

In this programme the Grouchies have a good old moan about public transport in Britain, the internet and computer games; with Alun Cochrane and Donny Tourette.

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Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 2, Episode 4

In this programme the Grouchies let off some steam and talk of the horror at how expensive it is to live in Britain, the taxman and the environment.

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