British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Saturday 4th January 2025

BBC Two 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 45 - Cappadocia, Turkey

A game of hide-and-seek threatens to topple the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, Senegal

The team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 24 - Ping-Pong Poacher

With the animals of Mossybottom Farm watching Shaun and Bitzer play the greatest table tennis match of all time, they fail to notice a hungry fox who isn't keeping his eye on the ball at all.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 1 - Big School

It's Joe Connolly's first day at secondary school and everything is going wrong. How do you survive the worst first day ever without your best friend by your side?

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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 11 - Walkie-Talkie

The veggies are playing walkie-talkie hide-and-seek, but Evil Pea steals Carrot's walkie-talkie and uses it to trick the Veggies into getting trapped by the Corn Cobs.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bits

Joe Connolly is going to the dentist while everyone else at school is learning about their bits - how will Joe ever catch up?

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

The Two Ronnies

Series 8, Episode 6

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

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 2 - The P Factor

Pieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain

Grandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 8, Episode 7

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:15am (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 3 - Herbert's New Hat

Herbert takes his failed cooling hat invention along on a quest, using it to save the day after being faced with the Riddlemaster's jibes.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back

Terry is up to his neck in it when Arthur despatches him to the country to make a very unusual repossession.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:15am (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 Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:55am (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Repeat-runs of the entire third and fourth series.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep Movie. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Shaun The Sheep Movie

When Shaun's mischief inadvertently leads to the Farmer being taken away, Shaun, Bitzer and the flock have to go into the big city to rescue him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Pickle Storm. Image shows left to right: Pickle (Kassidi Roberts), Hendrick (Inel Tomlinson), Lystra (Donna Preston)

Pickle Storm

Episode 1 - Welcome To Earth

Pickle and her family flee the magical land of Kleftania and come to a small UK town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Pickle Storm. Mr Ludcomb (Philip Green)

Pickle Storm

Episode 2 - What's School?

Still adjusting to life on Earth, Pickle faces a new challenge - her first day at school.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: James McNicholas, Ethan Lawrence

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Special - Daft Dads

In honour of Father's Day, Horrible Histories takes a look at some of history's daftest dads, featuring Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror and Joseph Stalin!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Series 2, Episode 5

Peter visits Cambridge and is drawn into a battle between his old professor and the partner of a recently dead lady biologist. Back in Market Shipborough, with just Lyle and Gloria's son in the office, things quickly descend into chaos. Simon gets an unexpected call from Beatrice asking him to be her birthing partner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
So Awkward Academy

So Awkward Academy

Episode 1 - Imposter Syndrome

Lily is now teaching at Cranmede, but still has a lot to learn. Things get awkward when she goes head-to-head with new science teacher Jin, who is also suffering from imposter syndrome.

U&W channel logo 3pm (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 3:15pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A repeat-run of the entire Mexican road trip.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 11 - Nikhil And Jay And The Monsooooooon!

Nikhil and Jay want to experience monsoon rain. But it's not raining... And they don't just want normal rain, they want monsoon rain - like their Chennai grandparents have.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 1 - The Day We Landed

Whilst exploring deep space, a meteor strikes Cosima and Dad's ship! After crash-landing on the unexplored planet of Proxima, Cosima makes a new best friend called Big Lizard.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Early Man. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Early Man

Comedy film from Aardman Animations about a caveman.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:15pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Tato Team

During the Veggies' Super Sidekick Costume Contest, Evil Pea traps Supertato in a jar of honey. All is lost until the Veggies become real super sidekicks, the Tato Team!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (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)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 1 - Balloon Quest

The heroes discover that their latest quest - delivering 30 birthday balloons to Mr Friendlyface's cousin - isn't as easy as they expected.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:50pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 2 - The Mushroom King

Whilst on a quest to return the Icicle of Destiny, Trevor topples into a cavern of tiny mushrooms who treat him like a king.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

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

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7pm (repeat)
The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Comedy crime caper in which a group of British crooks plot a bank heist in Turin.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Episode 1 - Darts

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan meet professionals including Luke Littler as they prepare to play a match at Alexandra Palace during the PDC World Darts Championship.

U&Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton), Jasper Snout (David Langham), DI Marlowe (Amber Aga), Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 7 - Nothing Will Come Of Nothing

Frank and Lu investigate a missing persons case at a casino, where gambling is a matter of life or death.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bottom: Exposed. Adrian Edmondson

Bottom: Exposed

A documentary about Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson sitcom Bottom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Katherine Ryan: Missus. Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan: Missus

Stand-up special from Katherine Ryan.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Sweetpea. Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell)

Sweetpea

A repeat-run of the entire first series.

U&Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (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.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:15pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. PC Sharon McKelvie (Phoebe Connolly)

Scot Squad

Series 8, Episode 4

An extra-special finale to the series sees Scotland's favourite cops stepping up and moving on.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 2, Episode 1

Sink your teeth into more of the very best sketches compiled from the original Chewin' The Fat series and Hogmanay specials.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series from the wartime sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Life And Death Of Lily Savage. Paul O'Grady

The Life And Death Of Lily Savage

Documentary telling how Paul O'Grady took a brave decision to kill off his female alter ego.

BBC Three 10:50pm (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 fifth series of the adult sitcom.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Bottom Live

Bottom Live

Eddie and Richie get up to more insane antics in the 1993 live stage version of the popular sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Hannah Waddingham

QI

Series T, Episode 2 - 'T' Animals

Sandi Toksvig, Hannah Waddingham, Desiree Burch, Jason Manford, and regular panellist Alan Davies look at animals that begin with the letter 'T'.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Connor Jones (Robert Lonsdale), Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sex And Violence

Candice wants boyfriend Aaron to be firmer in the bedroom, and the rest of the estate is living it up at one of Candice and Nan's renowned house parties...

U&W channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 2 - Binned

Tracey's first sexual encounter with Connor leaves her panicked about being pregnant, and she goes on a mission to find a contraceptive.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Naga Munchetty

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 8

BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Naga Munchetty hosts for the first time. Joining Paul and Ian will be Times Radio host and former leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Ruth Davidson, and comedian Hugh Dennis.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Peacock. Kara (Saffron Hocking)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 5

Andy is (sort of) diagnosed with low testosterone and is in a funk. Kara endorses a preworkout that has unfortunate side effects. Jonathan and Eunice start a steamy affair. Can Andy get his manly mojo back?

BBC Three 12:40am (repeat)
Peacock. Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 6

Kara offers Andy the chance to be a fitness influencer. Free stuff! He and Spooner make up, but Kara has other ideas for Andy, including a swaggy makeover. Jonathan is banned from the gym, as Eunice can't resist his charms.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Harry Hill

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 9

Harry Hill hosts, making his first ever appearance on HIGNFY. Jack Dee and Vice UK editor-in-chief Zing Tsjeng join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Will it all end up in a topical "FIGHT!!!"?

Comedy Central 1:05am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Jamie Laing

CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 1

The game show returns, with team captain Scarlett Moffatt leading three friends hoping to win a slew of prizes by defeating Megan McKenna, Melvin Odoom, Jamie Laing and Josh Jones in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
French And Saunders: Funny Women. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French & Saunders: Funny Women

French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.

Comedy Central Extra 2:05am (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

A selection of episodes from the first series.

BBC Three 2:15am (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 fifth series of the adult sitcom.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50am (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows left to right: David Mitchell, Harry Hill, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Sophie Willan, Josh Pugh

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

New Year Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Question master Jimmy Carr is joined by Harry Hill, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Sophie Willan, Josh Pugh and Fatiha El-Ghorri as they battle it out to see who knows the most about...everything!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 7, Episode 6

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

Comedy Central 3:15am (repeat)
Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions / Andy Hollingworth

Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live

TV edit of Romesh Ranganathan's stand-up DVD.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep

Ted becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.

U&Dave channel logo 3:25am (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 4, Episode 1 - Sea Trout (North Uist, Outer Hebrides)

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse embark on more angling trips round the UK, beginning by heading to North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Completely unlike anywhere they have fished before, this small, remote and beautiful island has an intricate network of tidal pools and sea lochs, making it near enough equal parts land and water and therefore the perfect place to fish for sea trout.

BBC Three 3:40am (repeat)
Birdsong. Colin Hoult

Birdsong

A short film by Uncle Shortbread.

Comedy Central 4:10am (repeat)
Mother F**king Pep Talk. Kevin Garry. Copyright: Comedy Central

Mother F**king Pep Talk

Episode 1 - KG tha Comedian: FAILURE = SUCCESS

Nothing makes you better at succeeding than failing. KG Tha Comedian inspires you to become a better you, by embracing the moments you are a failing you. FAILURE = SUCCESS.

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Craig Revel Horwood. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.

Comedy Central Extra 4:35am (repeat)
Al Murray. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor

Al Murray returns as The Pub Landlord in this TV edit of his 2014 stand-up DVD, One Man, One Guvnor.

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