British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 16th August 2009

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 55, Episode 3

With Stephen Fry, Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair and Charles Collingwood.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires when he takes the car, leaving the rest of the family stranded.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:15pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 7 - I Done It My Way

Boycie recalls the big issues in his life, with flashback memories of his South London life with Del Boy, Rodney and the rest of the gang.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
60 min
Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Tip Haddam (Pauline McLynn), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston), Jock (Clive Russell), Kate Bales (Rosie Cavaliero), Eileen Pike (Maggie Steed), Caroline Martin (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 3, Episode 2 - Dinner Party & Missing Persons

The vicar has gone missing, leaving the Guild locked out of the church. Kate eventually finds him up on the moor. Meanwhile a fashion show has made Rosie feel unhappy about her appearance and, after harsh words from her alter ego, she pulls out of the event.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

A double-bill of the quick-fire sketch show.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Full Monty. Image shows from L to R: Nathan (William Snape), Dave (Mark Addy), Gaz (Robert Carlyle), Lomper (Steve Huison), Gerald (Tom Wilkinson)

The Full Monty

Unemployed friends Gaz and Dave decide to start their own Chippendales-style show to make some quick cash.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A repeat run broadcast between 9pm-1am.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 28, Episode 7

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: This week Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis wonder why we don't got no respect these days. Also in the show, Mitch Benn writes a new kind of love song; Jon Holmes needs your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle; and special guest Dr Ben Goldacre talks about bad science.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 1, Episode 10 - Jack Dee, Amanda Holden, Alan Dale

Alan Carr hosts the final show in the series. Alan's guests are Jack Dee, Amanda Holden and Alan Dale. Plus, Pixie Lott performs her new single Boys and Girls.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Blackball. Image shows from L to R: Rick Schwartz (Vince Vaughn), Cliff Starkey (Paul Kaye)

Blackball

Paul Kaye plays a bowls player whose presence on the sacred greens of Torquay isn't welcomed with open arms.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 3, Episode 1 - Marcus Brigstocke interviews Clive Anderson

Marcus Brigstocke interviews broadcaster and presenter Clive Anderson.

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 6

With guests Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
We Are Klang. Image shows from L to R: Marek Larwood, Greg Davies, Steve Hall. Copyright: BBC

We Are Klang

Episode 3 - Explorer

Travelling, meeting people, growing beards and dysentry - the show meets two of the UK's most celebrated explorers.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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

Episode 2.5, Song for Europe: Dougal is so enthusiastic about the 'Eurosong' competition that Ted decides the two of them should enter using a 'borrowed' song from a previous competition hopeful. Unfortunately, fate is waiting to throw them a few bum notes.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Play And Record. Copyright: BBC

Play And Record

Series 1, Episode 1

The sketches include the Time Nazi, the Pringles crisps support group, Sheriff Pun and a rather enthusiastic Vernon Kay fan.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
TV Heaven, Telly Hell. Sean Lock

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

Sean Lock hosts a comedy chat show in which celebrity guests review the TV shows they have loved and loathed. Nick Hancock explains why he loves Neighbours but can't stand Trinny and Susannah.

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