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Fresh Meat
Comedy drama series from the creators of Peep Show about the hilarious, and often painful, truths of being a student
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Friday Night Dinner
New sitcom from Robert Popper about the gloriously idiosyncratic Goodman family. Starring Simon 'Will from The Inbetweeners' Bird, Tamsin Greig, Paul Ritter, newcomer Tom Rosenthal and guest star Mark Heap.
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Shameless
Paul Abbott's critically acclaimed, offbeat drama about the rollercoaster lives and loves of the dysfunctional Gallagher clan
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Desperate Housewives
Dark comedy drama exploring the complicated reality behind the apparent domestic bliss of a group of housewives in a fictitious American suburb [S] More on Desperate Housewives
Next on: Wednesday 30 May, 11.30PM on Channel 4
Franklin & Bash
In this American comedy drama, streetwise lawyers and life-long friends Jared Franklin and Peter Bash are recruited to shake things up at a stuffy law firm [S] More on Franklin & Bash
Last broadcast: 14 September 2011, on
My Name Is Earl
Smash-hit US comedy. Petty crook Earl decides he's got bad karma, and tries to turn his life around by righting all the wrongs from his past. But it's a long list - and things don't always pan out as planned... [S] More on My Name Is Earl
Shameless
Paul Abbott's critically acclaimed, offbeat drama about the rollercoaster lives and loves of the dysfunctional Gallagher clan [S] More on Shameless
Next on: Saturday 09 June, 1.55AM on E4
Rules of Engagement
US sitcom about modern relationships as seen through the eyes of two couples and their single friends [S] More on Rules of Engagement
Next on: Thursday 31 May, 10PM on E4
How I Met Your Mother
This comedy about five friends living in New York City takes place in a continual flashback narrated by the future Ted telling the story of the erstwhile Ted's love life [S] More on How I Met Your Mother
Next on: Thursday 31 May, 8.30PM on E4
The Big Bang Theory
Arch-nerds Leonard and Sheldon may know more than their fair share about subatomic particles, but when it comes to people in general, and women in particular, they're absolutely clueless... [S] More on The Big Bang Theory
Next on: Thursday 31 May, 8PM on E4
Stand Up for the Week
Recorded live at the Clapham Grand in south London, a series of edgy satirical takes on the big stories and themes of the week, as seen through the eyes of some of the country's best comedians [S] More on Stand Up for the Week
Next on: Friday 01 June, 11.05PM on Channel 4
2 Broke Girls
US comedy about two girls from different ends of the social spectrum who join forces in an attempt to set up their own business [S] More on 2 Broke Girls
Next on: Thursday 31 May, 9PM on E4
The Simpsons
Homer. Marge. Bart. Lisa. Maggie. They're unique, they're extraordinary, and they're yellow. Say hello to the Simpsons. More on The Simpsons
Last broadcast: Sunday 01 January, 12.40AM on Channel 4
Glee
Musical comedy series that follows an optimistic teacher as he tries to inspire a group of oddball teenagers to realise their true star potential and restore the school's show choir, the Glee Club, to its former glory [S] More on Glee
Last broadcast: 13 June 2011, on
Frasier
A successful radio talk show host and sophisticated man-about-town, all life's dice seem loaded in favour of Dr Frasier Crane. Intelligent, affluent, unattached - what could go wrong? Quite a lot, actually... More on Frasier
Ricky Gervais: Science
Filmed at London's Hammersmith HMV Apollo following a sell-out tour, this is the fourth live smash hit stand-up show from Ricky Gervais [S] More on Ricky Gervais: Science
Last broadcast: 14 October 2011, on
Cardinal Burns
Comedy sketch show written and performed by Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns [S] More on Cardinal Burns
Next on: Tuesday 29 May, 10.30PM on E4
Father Ted
One small island off the west coast of Ireland. Three priests. One housekeeper. A bunch of nuns - and the most consistently awful weather on the planet. Welcome to the world of Father Ted! [S] More on Father Ted
Last broadcast: 01 January 2011, on
Very Important People
A celebrity impression show from Morgana Robinson and Terry Mynott that mocks our beloved stars and satirises a culture bamboozled by trivia, gossip and regurgitated ideas [S] More on Very Important People
Next on: Friday 01 June, 9.30PM on Channel 4
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
US sitcom about the unlikely friendship between a sweet, innocent small-town girl, and a New York City party girl and con artist [S] More on Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
Next on: Thursday 31 May, 9.30PM on E4
Russell Brand's Ponderland
The flamboyant comedian reviews some hilarious archive footage in this concoction of wit, bile and rambling lyrical tomfoolery [S] More on Russell Brand's Ponderland
Fonejacker
Turning miscommunication into an art-form, the Fonejacker is a man on a mission. He's addicted to making prank telephone calls to spread comical confusion throughout the nation... [S] More on Fonejacker
Last broadcast: 11 December 2008, on
The Cleveland Show
Cleveland Brown, from Family Guy, waves goodbye to Peter Griffin and heads back to Virginia with his teenage son to rekindle his romance with high school sweetheart Donna in this animated comedy series [S] More on The Cleveland Show
Next on: Tuesday 29 May, 11.35PM on E4
The Ricky Gervais Show
Gervais, Merchant and Pilkington's record-breaking banter, accompanied by specially-created animation [S] More on The Ricky Gervais Show
Next on: Tuesday 29 May, 11PM on E4
The Inbetweeners
Sitcom about a bunch of middle-class adolescent lads. Welcome to a world of futile crushes, sibling brawls, getting drunk too quickly and casting constant aspersions about your friends' sexuality... [S] More on The Inbetweeners
Last broadcast: 14 August 2011, on
Important Things with Demetri Martin
In this comedy series, Demetri Martin tackles the absurdities of a different subject - including power, brains and timing - each episode with sketches, songs, jokes and animation loosely based around it [S] More on Important Things with Demetri Martin
Last broadcast: 02 September 2010, on
The IT Crowd
Award-winning comedy from writer Graham Linehan. Banished from the ivory towers of Reynholm Industries, the IT crowd lurk below ground, avoiding work and social contact in equal measure... [S] More on The IT Crowd
Last broadcast: 16 July 2010, on
Ugly Betty
Smash-hit US comedy drama. In the superficial world of high fashion, image is everything. How can an ordinary girl - a slightly plump plain Jane from Queens - possibly fit in? [S] More on Ugly Betty
Last broadcast: 27 December 2010, on
Perfect Couples
US comedy about three couples who are trying different ways to keep the spark in their relationships alive [S] More on Perfect Couples
Last broadcast: Thursday 08 December, 8.30PM on E4
Charlie's Angels
Based on the original 70s TV series of the same name, Charlie's Angels features three beautiful women who get the chance to escape their chequered pasts [S] More on Charlie's Angels
Last broadcast: Wednesday 18 January, 8PM on E4
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Channel 4 assembles more than 20 of the nation's best known and most loved comedians for a spectacular Comedy Gala in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity [S] More on Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Last broadcast: Sunday 20 May, 9PM on Channel 4
8 Out of 10 Cats
Jimmy Carr hosts the irreverent comedy panel show based on opinion polls. So what's better - kittens or Christmas? Let The Great British Public decide... [S] More on 8 Out of 10 Cats
Next on: Monday 28 May, 10PM on Channel 4
Accidentally on Purpose
Comedy drama following Billie Chase, a successful movie critic who has just broken up with her wealthy boyfriend and has had a fling with toyboy Zack. Things take a serious turn when Billie discovers she is pregnant with Zack's child... [S] More on Accidentally on Purpose
Last broadcast: 18 October 2011, on
Bo' Selecta!
Meet Transylvania's most avid fan, the celebrities he stalks and those he impersonates using nothing but insulting rubber masks and a maniacal vigour. It's Avid Merrion. Thank you please. [S] More on Bo' Selecta!
Last broadcast: Saturday 24 December, 12.40AM on 4Music
Rajan and His Evil Hypnotists
Rajan and his evil sidekicks use their hypnotic powers to control the lives of members of the public for their own entertainment. His sidekicks are the beautiful Hypnogirl - ex Bond girl Rachel Grant, the Omen inspired Hypnoboy - Matthew Broadbent and white-suited Binde. More on Rajan and His Evil Hypnotists
Last broadcast: Wednesday 25 April, 11.35PM on 4Music
Rude Tube
In a fast-paced review of the video viral revolution, Alex Zane presents a countdown of the 50 funniest, rudest and most bizarre video clips to have taken the internet by storm [S] More on Rude Tube
Last broadcast: Friday 06 January, 10PM on Channel 4
Milton Jones's House of Rooms
Comedy from Milton Jones about a man and his mother who live together in a big old house and rent out their spare rooms to tenants [S] More on Milton Jones's House of Rooms
Last broadcast: Friday 13 January, 10.30PM on Channel 4
Happy Endings
US comedy. Alex and Dave's wedding was going to be the happiest day of their lives, until Alex left Dave at the altar, throwing their social circle into confusion... [S] More on Happy Endings
Last broadcast: Thursday 17 May, 9.30PM on E4
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Emmy award-winning Jon Stewart takes a satirical, irreverent look at the news, trends, pop culture, sports and entertainment, featuring news footage mixed with on-the-spot coverage [S] More on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Last broadcast: Tuesday 15 May, 12.10AM on More4
Samantha Who?
A hit-and-run victim wakes up with amnesia only to discover she has a less than perfect past. She now has a chance to reinvent herself, but what type of person will she choose to be? Samantha who? [S] More on Samantha Who?
Last broadcast: 10 May 2010, on
PhoneShop
Mug punters beware. The PhoneShop is ready, and most definitely open for business... [S] More on PhoneShop
Last broadcast: Thursday 15 December, 10PM on E4
School of Comedy
New comedy sketch show starring adolescent comedic actors Will Poulter (Son of Rambow), Jack Harries and a host of other rising stars who take on the world of adults [S] More on School of Comedy
Last broadcast: 18 October 2010, on
Facejacker
The man of mystery returns. But he's put down his phone and now he's up close and personal! [S] More on Facejacker
Last broadcast: Tuesday 01 May, 10PM on Channel 4
Comedy Lab
Platform for new comedy talent that has helped launch the careers of top performers such as Ricky Gervais, Dom Joly and Jimmy Carr, as well as uncovering such gems as Modern Toss and Fonejacker [S] More on Comedy Lab
Last broadcast: Wednesday 28 December, 12.10AM on Channel 4
Hit the Road Jack
Jack Whitehall packs his bags for a comedy tour of the country, to find the best that Britain has to offer, joined along the way by celebrities and comedians [S] More on Hit the Road Jack
Last broadcast: Sunday 06 May, 3.45AM on Channel 4
Napoleon Dynamite
Animated spin-off version of the cult film as the eccentric Napoleon brings his ninja moves, dancing, drawing and mysterious 'girlfriend in Oklahoma' to E4 [S] More on Napoleon Dynamite
Last broadcast: Tuesday 24 April, 10.30PM on E4
Shameless USA
The US version of the hit comedy drama, with William H Macy as Frank Gallagher, working-class patriarch to a brood of six spirited and independent children [S] More on Shameless USA
Last broadcast: 08 September 2011, on
The Mad Bad Ad Show
Comedy panel show, hosted by Mark Dolan, in which comedians Micky Flanagan and Mark Watson peer into the mysterious world of advertising and marketing [S] More on The Mad Bad Ad Show
Last broadcast: Friday 13 April, 11.35PM on Channel 4
Derek
A bittersweet one-off comedy drama about a group of outsiders living on society's margins. Written, directed by and starring Ricky Gervais. [S] More on Derek
Last broadcast: Thursday 12 April, 10PM on Channel 4
Peter Kay...
Peter Kay returns with a collection of classic clips, unseen out-takes and rare achive footage. Plus Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls [S] More on Peter Kay...
Last broadcast: Thursday 12 April, 9PM on Channel 4
10 O'Clock Live
A weekly, live comedy and current affairs show hosted by David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne [S] More on 10 O'Clock Live
Last broadcast: Wednesday 11 April, 10PM on Channel 4
Rhod Gilbert & the Cat That Looked Like...
...Nicholas Lyndhurst: Award-winning Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert in a stand-up show recorded live at London's Hammersmith Apollo [S] More on Rhod Gilbert & the Cat That Looked Like...
Last broadcast: 10 September 2011, on
Hung
Thomas Jane plays Ray Drecker, a basketball coach who's been dumped, hates his job and sees his house burn down. But he has one big positive, sellable asset - and it's between his legs... [S] More on Hung
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