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Black Books
Bafta-winning sitcom about the antics of foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black, his long-haired and long-suffering assistant, Manny, and his best (in fact only) friend, Fran [S] More on Black Books
Comic Strip Presents...
Outrageous and hilarious films from the Comic Strip team, who helped make Channel 4's early reputation as champions of alternative comedy [S] More on Comic Strip Presents...
Last broadcast: 14 October 2011, on
The Boyle Variety Performance
Frankie Boyle's unique take on a similarly-named royal event, complete with red carpet, celebrity guests, comedy, variety, music and a generous helping of Frankie himself [S] More on The Boyle Variety Performance
Last broadcast: 27 August 2012, on
Toast of London
Sitcom following Steven Toast, a successful actor who has made a recent career faux pas by electing to star in a new controversial West End stage play [S] More on Toast of London
Last broadcast: 20 August 2012, on
Vic & Bob's Lucky Sexy Winners
As part of Funny Fortnight, comedy legends Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer return to Channel 4 with a brand new show ripping up the rule book for panel and quiz show formats [S] More on Vic & Bob's Lucky Sexy Winners
Last broadcast: 23 August 2012, on
Green Wing
From the award-winning team behind Smack the Pony comes this quick-fire (and occasionally slow motion) genre-defying comedy, set in a surreal hospital, despite no discernible medical content... [S] More on Green Wing
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
A maverick doctor battles with the evil forces lurking beneath a hospital in Romford, engaged in a desperate struggle against poor production values, awful dialogue and unrealistic violence... [S] More on Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Brass Eye
Anarchic spoof news comedy, fronted by Chris Morris. A top investigative reporter turns his 'moral-o-meter' on modern Britain - and comes up with some extremely disturbing results... [S] More on Brass Eye
Verry Terry
Terry Tibbs, of Fonejacker and Facejacker fame, has finally hit the big time by securing his own prime time chat show [S] More on Verry Terry
Last broadcast: 16 August 2012, on
Comedy Live Presents
Comedy variety show from January 2008 featuring Russell Brand and friends [S] More on Comedy Live Presents
Chelmsford 123
A comedic take on the undignified power struggles that took place between a Roman general and a British tribal leader in the ancient city of Chelmsford [S] More on Chelmsford 123
Vic Reeves Big Night Out
The dashing Vic Reeves takes to the stage alongside the debonair Bob Mortimer, and the world of surreal comedy will never be the same again. Altogether now: 'What's on the end of your stick, Vic?' [S] More on Vic Reeves Big Night Out
The Angelos Epithemiou Show
Angelos Epithemiou presents his own series with best mate and sidekick Gupta where the guests have to earn the right to be on the show by facing some crazy challenges... [S] More on The Angelos Epithemiou Show
Last broadcast: 17 August 2012, on
The Weekenders
Surreal sitcom in which two friends, Jim and Bob, are in search of a quality sausage. Featuring comedy legends Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. [S] More on The Weekenders
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
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
Next on: Friday 07 June, 9PM on Channel 4
Cardinal Burns
Comedy sketch show written and performed by Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns More on Cardinal Burns
Last broadcast: 12 June 2012, on
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: 13 January 2012, on
Sirens
A team of world-weary paramedics are forced to confront the dregs of society - not to mention their own inadequacies - in this comedy drama [S] More on Sirens
Last broadcast: 01 August 2011, on
Armstrong & Miller
Original and eccentric comedy sketches from Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller More on Armstrong & Miller
Last broadcast: 28 December 2011, on
Felix & Murdo
In this sitcom set in Edwardian London, Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong play a pair of 'modern' men who indulge in a drink and drugs spree while simultaneously competing in the 1908 Olympics... with no training whatsoever More on Felix & Murdo
Last broadcast: 28 December 2011, on
The World of Lee Evans
Manic physical comedian Lee Evans stars in a series of short comedy dramas that showcase the unique talents of this former boxer turned Perrier Award-winner and film star [S] More on The World of Lee Evans
Distraction
Jimmy Carr hosts the game show where brave contestants attempt to rise above such trivial distractions as cactus buzzers, nude middle-aged dancers and electrocution More on Distraction
Trigger Happy TV
Quick-fire comedy from the socially unacceptable Dom Joly, as he unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public. Don't trust this man, and beware of the giant squirrels... [S] More on Trigger Happy TV
Campus
Campus first appeared as part of 4's Comedy Showcase season, and now makes its full series premiere. It's set in the hotbed of academic mediocrity that is Kirke University, with the mercurial yet stubby Vice Chancellor Jonty de Wolfe at the helm. [S] More on Campus
Last broadcast: 26 April 2011, on
Comedy Showcase
You saw them here first... Rising stars from the UK comedy scene showcase their talents in 30-minute specials, which can also act as pilot episodes for complete new series. [S] More on Comedy Showcase
Last broadcast: 16 September 2011, on
Plus One
Inspired new comedy about love and revenge. What do you do when your girlfriend leaves you to marry Duncan from Blue? You find the perfect date to outshine them on their wedding day, that's what... [S] More on Plus One
Beehive
Shiny brand new all-girl sketch show. Alice Lowe, Sarah Kendall, Barunka O'Shaughnessy and Clare Thomson present their nutsy world of oddball characters and peculiar takes on celebrity. [S] More on Beehive
Last broadcast: 17 December 2008, on
Modern Toss
A cast of maladjusted, foul-mouthed fools star in a bang-out-of-order cartoon sketch show More on Modern Toss
Banzai
Cult Japanese-style no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities - always involving hilarity. Place your bets on a series of bizarre, and generally politically incorrect, wagers. [S] More on Banzai
The Morgana Show
Sketch-based comedy show starring new talent Morgana Robinson who showcases her skilfully crafted range of characters and impersonations of stars, including Cheryl Cole and Fearne Cotton [S] More on The Morgana Show
Last broadcast: 28 December 2010, on
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights
This first solo series from the razor-sharp Glaswegian comic blends acerbic stand-up with hilarious sketches crafted in the darkest recesses of the human psyche... More on Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights
Last broadcast: 29 December 2010, on
Todd Margaret
In The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, the titular American bluffs his way into a great job opportunity, heading up sales in his employer's London office. All he has to do is sell several thousand energy drinks before the boss arrives... [S] More on Todd Margaret
Last broadcast: 19 December 2010, on
The Kevin Bishop Show
Celebrities are subjected to more Bishop-bashing in this follow-up to the award winning Star Stories - a quickfire sketch show that takes a rollercoaster ride through the world of TV, film and popular culture [S] More on The Kevin Bishop Show
Bremner, Bird and Fortune
Rory Bremner joins the two Johns - Bird and Fortune - to crank up the satirical joke machine and pour scorn on The Establishment. Razor sharp political satire that bites the hands that bleed... More on Bremner, Bird and Fortune
Last broadcast: 21 June 2009, on
Bob and Margaret
Animated comedy following husband and wife 40-somethings Bob and Margaret, as they struggle with everyday life and the occasional mid life crisis [S] More on Bob and Margaret
Perfect Night In
Some of Britain's best comedians talk us through their idea of a perfect night in front of the TV, illustrated by clips from their favourite shows [S] More on Perfect Night In
11 Men Against 11
Comedy thriller set in the murky world of football wheeling and double dealing, starring Timothy West and James Bolan More on 11 Men Against 11
Absolutely
Many years ago, before The Fast Show, Big Train or Little Britain, came this influential Scottish sketch show. A splendid blend of comedy craft and surreal lunacy. More on Absolutely
The Adam and Joe Show
Hilarious and irreverent comedy from award-winning duo Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish. Featuring inspired toy animations and hard-hitting reports on the youth of today from Adam's dad. [S] More on The Adam and Joe Show
Adam and Joe's Fourmative Years
In 1997, Channel 4 called on cult couch-potatoes Adam and Joe to look back over its first 15 years of groundbreaking television. And take the p*ss out of it... More on Adam and Joe's Fourmative Years
Ape
A comedy show featuring a goofy mix of sketches and hidden-camera stunts where Liam Hourican 'apes' a random bunch of famous faces and everyday people in his own particular style [S] More on Ape
Blue Heaven
Frank Skinner writes and stars in this sitcom about an aspiring singer who dreams of breaking free from the Birmingham bar scene and hitting the big time More on Blue Heaven
The Book Group
Clare, a neurotic American, moves to Glasgow and starts a book group to meet new, interesting people. But Kenny, Dirka, Rab, Fist and Janice turn out to be rather more interesting than she bargained for... More on The Book Group
Boyz Unlimited
This six-part comedy series charts conman Nigel Gacey's attempt to manufacture a brand new boy band from scratch More on Boyz Unlimited
The Bronx Bunny Show
The Bronx Bunny Show is a spoof semi-educational show for adults hosted by two wise-cracking, foul-mouthed puppets - the streetwise Bronx Bunny and his volatile sidekick Teddy T More on The Bronx Bunny Show
Captain Butler
Craig Charles, stars in this unique sitcom as Captain Butler, the reluctant and cowardly captain of a crew of mutinous and bloodthirsty sea-faring pirates More on Captain Butler
Crapston Villas
This animated soap opens up the glamorous world of Crapston Villas. We see the hilarious antics of the inhabitants of this much sought-after residential property. More on Crapston Villas
Desmond's
Classic sitcom set in a Peckham barber shop, starring the late, great Norman Beaton. Desmond's was first shown on Channel 4 in 1989 and ran for six years. [S] More on Desmond's
Dogface
From the makers of Peep Show comes this hilarious comedy that combines fast-paced sketches with stylish 'dog-based' animation. Starring Matt King, Kevin Bishop, Jo Neary and Steve Edge. More on Dogface
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