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Facejacker
The man of mystery returns. But he's put down his phone and now he's up close and personal!
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!
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
The Channel 4 Mash Up
Some much-loved shows and much-loved faces get jumbled, creating a unique evening of entertaiment to launch the 2012 celebrations for 30 years of Channel 4 More on The Channel 4 Mash Up
Last broadcast: Monday 02 January, 9.40PM on Channel 4
Russell Brand: Scandalous
Filmed in front of 17,000 fans at London's O2, this blistering set features Brand's first hand account of hosting the MTV Video Music Awards, his rise to Hollywood fame, sexual notoriety and the media storm around 'Sachsgate' [S] More on Russell Brand: Scandalous
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
An Evening with Lee Evans
A Lee Evans Christmas special recorded at the Duke of York's Theatre in London More on An Evening with Lee Evans
Lee Evans: Access All Arenas
A compilation of some hilarious moments from the Lee Evans Arena Tours, starting with Wired and Wonderful - Live at Wembley in 2002 More on Lee Evans: Access All Arenas
Last broadcast: 27 December 2010, on
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: Friday 14 October, 9PM on Channel 4
My Funniest Year
Comedians tell the story of their funniest year to a live audience [S] More on My Funniest Year
Last broadcast: Friday 07 October, 11.10PM on Channel 4
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
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
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
Spaced
Surreal cult sitcom starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson - and more pop culture references than you can shake a light sabre at [S] More on Spaced
Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
Stand up comedy from Bill Bailey featuring Darwin's curious obsessions, Iranian hip hop, a French disco re-working of Gary Numan's Cars, Michael Winner and more... [S] More on Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
Last broadcast: Saturday 24 December, 10.55PM on Channel 4
The Inbetweeners: Top Ten Moments
This one-hour special counts down the 10 top moments, taken from all three series of The Inbetweeners [S] More on The Inbetweeners: Top Ten Moments
Last broadcast: Thursday 03 November, 10PM on E4
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
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
Scrubs
Award-winning US comedy about the misadventures of a bunch of hapless medical interns. Welcome to the weird and wonderful Sacred Heart Hospital, a place where nobody's getting any better... [S] More on Scrubs
Last broadcast: 20 June 2009, on
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
Last broadcast: Sunday 27 November, 4.15AM on 4Music
Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live
Sean Lock at his unstoppable best, recorded at London's Hammersmith Apollo during his sell-out tour of 2010 [S] More on Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live
Last broadcast: Friday 26 August, 10.25PM on Channel 4
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
Last broadcast: Friday 09 December, 11.40PM 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: Friday 02 December, 11.05PM on Channel 4
Balls of Steel
Mark Dolan dares a team of fearless comedians and performers to gird up their loins for the ultimate test. He and his studio audience want to know just one thing - who has the biggest Balls of Steel? [S] More on Balls of Steel
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: Tuesday 18 October, 4.35AM on Channel 4
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh
Award-winning satirical comedian Jimmy Carr performs live at the SECC Glasgow More on Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh
Last broadcast: Friday 25 November, 10PM on Channel 4
Dirty Digest
Michelle de Swarte hosts this panel show where the guests provide their own unique take on the week's celebrity news [S] More on Dirty Digest
Last broadcast: Thursday 24 November, 11.05PM on E4
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Critically acclaimed comedy series starring Larry David (co-creator and executive producer of Seinfeld) as... Larry David! More on Curb Your Enthusiasm
Last broadcast: Sunday 20 November, 11.10PM on More4
Show and Tell
Chris Addison brings his considerable comedic talents to the helm of a brand new show in a celebration of story telling, stand up and new comedy talent [S] More on Show and Tell
Last broadcast: Thursday 03 November, 10.35PM on E4
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: 10 May 2011, on
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: Friday 14 October, 10.35PM on Channel 4
Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge and...
...Other Less Successful Characters. Recorded during his 2008 nationwide tour, at the Blackpool Opera House. It features Steve Coogan's well-loved characters Alan Partridge, Paul and Pauline Calf, Tommy Saxondale and Duncan Thicket. [S] More on Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge and...
Last broadcast: 26 December 2010, on
School of Rock
Comedy starring Jack Black as a slacker rock musician who, when dumped by his band, blags his way into a private school as a music teacher and enrols his class in a Battle of the Bands competition More on School of Rock
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: Friday 16 September, 10.30PM on Channel 4
Jason Manford: Live
Filmed live at the Manchester Apollo during his sell-out tour, Jason Manford showcases some of the freshest material on the circuit. More on Jason Manford: Live
Tim Minchin: Live
Musician, comedian, writer and actor, Tim Minchin delivers his dynamic UK show where he confronts the pressing issues of the day More on Tim Minchin: Live
Last broadcast: 03 September 2010, on
Little Box of Horrors
Inbetweeners star James Buckley presents a collection of the strangest, most outrageous and disturbing clips ever broadcast around the world [S] More on Little Box of Horrors
Last broadcast: Thursday 01 September, 10PM on E4
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live
In his sell-out live performance at the Hammersmith Apollo, Alan Carr talks about childhood and adolescence in his trademark frank and hilarious style [S] More on Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
A rare insight into the self-doubt and anger that fuels the comedic process, this acclaimed film exposes the private dramas of legendary comedian Joan Rivers More on Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Last broadcast: 09 November 2010, on
Omid Djalili Live in London
The award-winning British-Iranian comedian, renowned for his fast-paced wit, impressions and dance routines, performs his live act at London's Hammersmith Apollo [S] More on Omid Djalili Live in London
Last broadcast: 13 August 2010, on
Demetri Martin: Person
Coverage of Perrier Comedy Award-winning funnyman Demetri Martin's stand-up show in Texas 2007 which includes musical interludes on the harmonica, guitar and piano, animations and some unusal skills More on Demetri Martin: Person
Last broadcast: 23 September 2009, on
John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show
Emmy Award-winning John Oliver, the resident British roving correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, hosts a show featuring his favourite US stand-up comics performing live to a New York City audience [S] More on John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show
Last broadcast: 21 July 2011, on
King Of...
Claudia Winkleman hosts the fresh, feisty comedy talk show that takes a witty and passionate look at our favourite things [S] More on King Of...
Last broadcast: 14 July 2011, on
Lee Evans XL Tour
Lee Evans embarks on the UK's biggest ever comedy tour, taking in over 35 cities and playing to more than 250,000 fans More on Lee Evans XL Tour
That Peter Kay Thing
The groundbreaking comedy and precursor to the critically-acclaimed series Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights More on That Peter Kay Thing
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. [S] More on Friday Night Dinner
Last broadcast: 08 April 2011, on
Steve Coogan: The Man Who Thinks He's It
Classic Coogan comedy recorded at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, featuring a cast of favourite characters plus extras played by Simon Pegg and Julia Davis More on Steve Coogan: The Man Who Thinks He's It
Last broadcast: 26 June 2011, 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
Last broadcast: 10 June 2011, on
Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes
Jimmy Carr delivers his cynical take on life's little absurdities in his trademark deadpan style in this live stand-up show recorded at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London More on Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes
Last broadcast: 16 November 2010, 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
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
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