British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 6th September 2009

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
The Christian O'Connell Solution. Christian O'Connell. Copyright: Above The Title Productions

The Christian O'Connell Solution

Episode 1

For the opening programme, Christian is joined by Bob Mills, David Tennant and Kirsten O'Brien to try and come up with solutions to such problems as global warming, teenage drinking, vegetable sabotage and mattress inspectors.

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

Just A Minute

Series 55, Episode 6

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game, featuring performers from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With Paul Merton, Janey Godley, Richard Herring and Sue Perkins.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:50pm (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!

Hans Goes over the Top: A devious plan is hatched to enable an escape from the Prisoner of War camp.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Early Retirement: Richard worries about the prospect of early retirement as Hyacinth makes plans for his twilight years.

Radio 7 3:30pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Brothers Faversham, Episode 1 - Horatius

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Horatius, Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier and first born of the Faversham brothers.

Radio 7 4pm (repeat)
Miranda Hart's Joke Shop. Miranda (Miranda Hart). Copyright: BBC

Miranda Hart's Joke Shop

Episode 1 - What A Flirt

Miranda flirts with Gary, but is mistaken for a man by passers-by when she un-knowingly buys clothes from a shop for transvestites. Other mix-ups scare Gary away, as they make Miranda look like she is desperate for a baby.

Radio 7 4:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 7 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (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 9 - For Richer For Poorer

Marlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Kenneth Williams: A virtuoso performance from the much-missed comic actor, here recalling some of the funniest moments of his long and varied show-business career in front of a celebrity audience.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series II.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
I Guess That's Why They Call It The News. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

I Guess That's Why They Call It The News

Episode 2

Fred MacAulay asks Andy Parsons, Chris Neil, Jo Enright and Justin Edwards to guess the news behind this week's headlines.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 3, Episode 4 - Phill Jupitus interviews John Hegley

Phill Jupitus talks to fellow poet and comedian John Hegley.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine

Health and fitness are the new buzzwords in the house, and Rigsby's keenness to portray himself as in prime condition lead him to challenging Philip to a boxing match. The winner may just prove to be a surprise to all.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Brothers Faversham, Episode 2 - Theseus

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Theseus, a detective respected even more than Sherlock Holmes and second born of the Faversham brothers.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 6, Episode 2

Pop star Liz McClarnon, Kaiser Chiefs' front man Ricky Wilson and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace join Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer in the second episode of the hit comedy panel show, which also features Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson as team captains.

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 2.8, Cigarettes and Alcohol and Rollerblading: It is Lent, and the priests all agree to sacrifice a luxury. Ted gives up the fags and hides Jack's booze, while Dougal agrees to hang up his rollerblades. But can they continue to resist temptation?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses

Miss Jones has become engaged to a librarian and looks set to move out - Rigsby is distraught but determined that no other man should have her. Alan, meanwhile, is already assessing suitable candidates to take on her room!

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

Play And Record

Series 1, Episode 4

Sketches include a man on fire coming up against discrimination at work; Willy Wonker's interview with the health and safety police; and a look at the moment the Germans invented their helmet with the spike on it.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (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. Alan Carr reveals the television programmes he likes and despises most.

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