British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 23rd April 2024

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Long Ride Back To Scratchwood

Arthur scores an own goal when he is persuaded to buy up 2,000 tickets for the England v Scotland football match at Wembley.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:40am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power Suit

Evil Pea becomes more powerful than Supertato by wearing a giant powersuit.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 9 - Daydreams

Desmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 32 - Operation Pidsley

While the farmer is away on a night out, the sheep sneak into the farmhouse for a party. But when Pidsley snaps a photograph of the fun and games, Shaun and Bitzer need to catch the malicious moggy before he can show the incriminating evidence to the farmer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Loo To A Kill

Filming has begun for Danger Mouse: The Movie! Scarlet Johamster has been cast as Penfold while Danger Mouse is apparently the only one 'great enough' to take on the title role.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 29 - Dennis TV

Walter launches his own mega-dull, hypnotic TV channel with an signal booster that swamps all other channels! Rubi helps Dennis set up his own TV channel with a more powerful booster to free the residents of Beanotown from Walter's TV trance. Who will win the battle for ratings?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 10 - Dobbin

When kids smash a window in the barber shop Desmond is furious at first, but, realising that they have nowhere to play, sets out to get the council to renovate the playground.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Statue of Liberty, USA

Grandmaster Glitch makes the Statue of Liberty fall right into the path of a passing ferry. Go Jetters, Go!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

Talking Pictures TV 8:35am (repeat)
Turned Out Nice Again. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Turned Out Nice Again

George Formby stars as an employee at an underwear factory who is caught between his modern wife and his meddling mother.

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 14 - The Wishing Wand

Justin and Robert get their hands on a magical wishing wand from Mac's backpack, but their wishes soon get out of control.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (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 2 - The Club

Mr. Grace gives the staff permission to set up a social club in the basement, but first they must decorate. The problem is, no one can agree on anything.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 1 - More About Full

The Twirlywoos watch a man picking apples in an orchard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (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 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
In The Long Run. Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola)

In The Long Run

Series 3, Episode 4

Valentine gets a DJ gig through Dawn's friend Andy, which goes hugely well until he realises it's a gay nightclub.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mum v Mum

Overhearing Millie describe her as uncool, mum decides it's time to change. Jake and Fran have the opposite problem - Amber is so laid-back she's horizontal.

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

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Garden Party

The gang prepare Mr Slater's stately home for a lavish garden party. But with changing weather and a broken statue, can Sooty's magic save the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (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 17, Episode 6 - Desperate For A Duffield

Rejected yet again by Nora Batty, Compo looks up an old girlfriend from his schooldays.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 5 - Broccoli Flies Again

Evil Pea asks for flying lessons when Broccoli flies her paper plane into her freezer. Evil Pea doesn't let Broccoli know that she intends to fly high to take over Tato Tower.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 7 - The Suit That Turned Left

Clegg and Foggy find themselves on a quest for scientific knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 29 - Go Jet Academy: Map Readers

At the Go Jet Academy, Ubercorn has found an old map that leads to the GO Dome of the Ancients.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 12 - Big Penfold

The world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual Suspects

When secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waffle And The Kitten

The Brooklyn-Bells are looking after the kitten from Jess's veterinary practice.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 25 - Not So Supertato

Evil Pea tricks Supertato into thinking that he's lost all of his superpowers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Wrong Man-Ace

Dennis is mistaken for a Beanotown baddie while in disguise to sneak into 12A film. At first Dennis loves being treated like a celebrity, but as things begin to go awry his friends have to save him by revealing his real identity and capturing the real diamond-stealing baddie!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage Lossage

Walter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 20 - Carrot Powers Up

Carrot wants to become superstrong, so she restores Evil Pea's robot suit for herself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 2 - The Club

Mr. Grace gives the staff permission to set up a social club in the basement, but first they must decorate. The problem is, no one can agree on anything.

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 2 - Out To Lunch

An artist is out for revenge when Lovejoy apparently mistakes some fake watercolours for the real thing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 27 - Clash Of The Odd-Esy

Danger Mouse arrives in ancient Greece and befriends Zeus who grants him godly powers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 16 - Big Top Timmy

Little Lamb Timmy joins the circus tonight, but will he make it in show business?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:40pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 7 - Hypnotising Rita

Arthur tries to help a young girl who is being conned by a hypnotherapist over a large sum of money coming to her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (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 17, Episode 6 - Desperate For A Duffield

Rejected yet again by Nora Batty, Compo looks up an old girlfriend from his schooldays.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 4:30pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Kirsty (Kellie Shirley)

In The Long Run

Series 3, Episode 5

Valentine takes Kobna to Tilbury Docks to pick up his special shipment of records from West Africa and DJ the arrival party for the sailors.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 26 - Super Secret

Evil Pea traps Supertato to discover the secret of his superstrength.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (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 17, Episode 7 - The Suit That Turned Left

Clegg and Foggy find themselves on a quest for scientific knowledge.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 2 - Waffle At The Kennels

Waffle is staying at Angela's kennels while the Brooklyn-Bells are on holiday.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 1, Episode 4 - Women's Troubles

Sharon and Dave are officially a couple. Tracey thinks she's pregnant, leading Dorien to set her up with her gynaecologist. It turns out to be a false alarm. Sharon on the other hand receives some surprising news, but it isn't great timing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

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

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 6

Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Inel Tomlinson, Rosie Jones

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 6 - Ruinous Rivals

From warring brothers to farting mothers, Horrible Histories presents some of the biggest, best and worst rivalries throughout time.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 12, Episode 10 - A Landlady For Smiler

Compo can see a benefit for Smiler.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:55pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 6

A football, biscuit, sofa bed and pair of shoes are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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 13, Episode 1 - Quick, Quick, Slow

What could possibly dim the sunset glow that gilds the perennial boyhood of the three old reprobates as they drift through the timeless little Yorkshire town? For the hitherto irrepressible Compo it's the suspicion that Nora Batty's new lodger, Smiler is taking advantage of his privileged position. Fortunately, Foggy remembers a cure he learned in the jungle during the war.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 8

James Corden oversees another bout between Redknapp and Flintoff. This week, funnyman Bob Mortimer joins the Blues and world champion diver Tom Daley plays for the Reds.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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?

Series 3, Episode 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
Changing Ends. Alan (Oliver Savell). Credit: Baby Cow Productions

Changing Ends

Series 1, Episode 2 - Big League Player

Christine is desperate for a night out. At school, Alan struggles with bullies and wants to hide his Dad's identity.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Sara Cox, Alison Hammond, David Tennant, Rob Beckett, Lydia West, Roisin Conaty, Josh Widdicombe

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 8

Sara Cox, David Tennant, Lydia West and Roisin Conaty are this week's panellists.

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

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 1 - Hole

After an evening at the fair, Richie and Eddie are rather alarmed to find themselves trapped at the top of Europe's largest ferris wheel for the night. Then everything gets much worse.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Zoe Lyons, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Dan Tiernan

QI

Series U, Episode 14 - Underground & Underwater

Sandi is joined by Zoe Lyons, Dan Tiernan, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies for an underground and underwater episode of QI.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Liam Charles, Rob Beckett, Maisie Adam, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the comedy panel show discussing the nation's most popular talking points. Team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by comedian Tom Allen, The Great British Bake Off star Liam Charles, TV personality Scarlett Moffatt and comedian Maisie Adam.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Evie (Kat Ronney), Amber (Sabrina Sandhu), Cecily (Kate Dickie)

Dinosaur

Episode 3

It's a turbulent day for Nina: her first date with Lee is derailed when Evie plans her bridesmaid's dress fitting in the middle of it.

BBC Three 9:25pm (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Diane (Sally Howitt), Amber (Sabrina Sandhu), Evie (Kat Ronney)

Dinosaur

Episode 4

Evie's hen do in Rothesay isn't going to plan, so Nina asks for help from Lee. Little does she know his arrival will have catastrophic consequences.

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

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Terror

Hedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

BBC Three 9:55pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Ehiz Ufuah

Laugh Lessons

Episode 1 - Toxic Ting

Ehiz, one of the UK's biggest social media stars, breaks down his own experiences of Toxic Masculinity in this sick grime track.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Danny Dyer take on Joe Wilkinson and Gabby Logan. Meanwhile David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Josh Pugh, Sandi Toksvig, Sally Phillips, Aaron Simmonds

QI

Series U, Episode 13 - Upbringing

Sandi Toksvig takes a look at upbringing with Sally Phillips, Josh Pugh, Aaron Simmonds and Alan Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows left to right: Mel Giedroyc, Lou Sanders, Tim Renkow, Alex Jones, Iain Stirling

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 4, Episode 7

Mel and Lou are joined by The One Show presenter Alex Jones, voice of Love Island Iain Stirling and US comedian Tim Renkow. Alex reveals how she got into hot water with the BBC for lying, Iain spills the beans on being sacked, and Tim tells all about his mischievous method of evading train fares.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 5 - The New Slave

The boys buy an eccentric slave called Mushki at an auction. Grumio finds his position in the household gradually usurped as the new guy impresses Marcus. Stylax, however, has a sneaking suspicion that Mushki might be a psychopath.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 2

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Candidate

The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

The Young Offenders

Series 3, Episode 3

Mairéad has had enough of Conor and Jock's behaviour, so she books them into a therapy session in Dublin. A road trip ensues, leading to bizarre encounters with a bed and breakfast owner, the therapist herself and an unsuspecting pub crowd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

Comedy Central 11:50pm (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including the problems over donating goats to African families, space travel and Karl's preferred super power.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

The Young Offenders

Series 3, Episode 4

The school debs are on the horizon and Conor and Jock are looking forward to making it a great night for the girls. With Principal Walsh intent on getting in their way, the lads are determined to overcome the obstacles and make it a night to remember.

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Joanne McNally, Sophie Willan, John Robins

Taskmaster

Series 17, Episode 4 - Apropos Of Apoppo

Contenders Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton are forced to wrangle wild animals - with unpleasant consequences for Sophie and Steve. Taskmaster Greg Davies's loyal valet Alex Horne watches on as Joanne demonstrates a traditional Irish handshake, John reveals a love of pickled onions and Nick sparks controversy with a cardboard tube.

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Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 10 - Here Comes De Sun

Porkpie makes his opposition to the Channel Tunnel known when the required rail link looks set to mean the demolition of his flat. Gloria, meanwhile, has the results of her exams in hand.

Comedy Central 12:25am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Papua New Guinea, sainthood, and a lonely monkey brought home by a zookeeper.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Evie (Kat Ronney), Amber (Sabrina Sandhu), Cecily (Kate Dickie)

Dinosaur

Episode 3

It's a turbulent day for Nina: her first date with Lee is derailed when Evie plans her bridesmaid's dress fitting in the middle of it.

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Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 1 - Friends In High Places

A mysterious Brazilian banker gets involved in a plot over a priceless Inca ring. Lovejoy is introduced to Lady Jane's old school friend.

Comedy Central 12:50am (repeat)
Drunk History. John Logie Baird (Paul Kaye). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 7

Jamie Laing and Paul Kaye star in Tom Parry's trollied take on John Logie Baird's big invention, while Stephen Mangan is in the trenches for Rick Edwards' story of the Christmas Truce.

Comedy Central 12:50am (repeat)
Drunk History. Winston Churchill (John Thomson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 8

Ashley Walters and Mark Benton star in Judi Love's mortal tale of Charles I's downfall. Miles Jupp takes on Operation Mincemeat with Jack Howard and Dean Dobbs as the WW2 heroes.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 2

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Three 12:55am (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Diane (Sally Howitt), Amber (Sabrina Sandhu), Evie (Kat Ronney)

Dinosaur

Episode 4

Evie's hen do in Rothesay isn't going to plan, so Nina asks for help from Lee. Little does she know his arrival will have catastrophic consequences.

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Late Night Lycett. Joe Lycett

Late Night Lycett

Series 2, Episode 2

Joe welcomes more celebrity friends to his hometown of Birmingham, with singer and presenter Alesha Dixon, presenter Paddy McGuinness and comedian Alexander Armstrong all joining Joe for an hour of unmissable fun and entertainment. Also returning for another week are features Where is Natalie Cassidy? and There's something Teeny on Claire Sweeney.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Milton Jones, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Tiffany Stevenson, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

BBC Three 1:25am (repeat)
Ellie & Natasia. Image shows from L to R: Ellie White, Natasia Demetriou

Ellie & Natasia

Episode 5

The Brothers Pomodoro return to show off their new cookbook and there's a song about snakes.

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Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Sergeant Hatfield (Stewart Wright)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dead Man's Chest

Marley moves into her new home and receives a visit from a handsome policeman and the local Neighbourhood Watch, while her ex-lover Michael's past comes back to haunt him.

BBC Three 1:40am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Comedy Central 1:55am (repeat)
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 1

This week includes a musical performance from Tinie Tempah, stand up from Michael, and a jaw-dropping performance from the Peres Brothers group.

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Hey Tracey!. Megan McKenna

Hey Tracey!

Series 2, Episode 1

Joel Dommett returns with the cold-calling comedy quiz in which his virtual PA connects celebrities to real people around the UK in the search for answers. Megan McKenna, Roman Kemp, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Melvin Odoom, Verona Rose and Christine McGuinness try to win some normal people £2,500 and a pet-food dispenser.

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Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar

Hold The Front Page

Series 2, Episode 1 - Isle Of Wight County Press

Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe work for more local newspapers, beginning by heading to the Isle of Wight to report on Cowes Week for the County Press. The boys develop a bitter rivalry with a fellow journalist, meet Princess Anne, Anneka Rice and some controversial nudists, and get lost at sea in one of the biggest sailing races in the world.

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

Minder

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Second Time Around

When an author friend of Arthur's learns that her ex-husband has sold her house without permission, she hires Terry to help with ideas and Arthur to help get the money back.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of Civilisation

Modern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.

BBC Three 2:10am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

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Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the second and third series.

BBC Three 2:40am (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

The Young Offenders

Series 3, Episode 3

Mairéad has had enough of Conor and Jock's behaviour, so she books them into a therapy session in Dublin. A road trip ensues, leading to bizarre encounters with a bed and breakfast owner, the therapist herself and an unsuspecting pub crowd.

Comedy Central 2:50am (repeat)
The Complaints Department. Jack Carroll. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Complaints Department

Episode 3

Jason Manford is joined by Sara Pascoe, Maisie Adam, Jack Carroll and Dane Baptiste as they play a series of games based on the funniest and quirkiest complaints from the British public.

BBC Three 3:10am (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

The Young Offenders

Series 3, Episode 4

The school debs are on the horizon and Conor and Jock are looking forward to making it a great night for the girls. With Principal Walsh intent on getting in their way, the lads are determined to overcome the obstacles and make it a night to remember.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 3:15am (repeat)
Bliss. Image shows from L to R: Andrew (Stephen Mangan), Christina (Hannah Millward)

Bliss

Episode 5

Andrew treats Denise and Kris to a day out in Weston-super-Mare. It's the first time in ages they have had fun together as a family, but even there Andrew cannot seem to escape the threat of exposure.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 3

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

BBC Three 3:40am (repeat)
Ellie & Natasia. Image shows from L to R: Ellie White, Natasia Demetriou

Ellie & Natasia

Episode 5

The Brothers Pomodoro return to show off their new cookbook and there's a song about snakes.

Comedy Central Extra 5:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: Josh Jones, Darren Harriott, Josh Pugh, Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, Snoochie Shy

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 6 - How Long Is A Piece Of String

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Maisie Adam, Josh Pugh, Josh Jones, and Snoochie Shy to play another round of absurd guessing games.

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