British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 21st September 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 5

The museum is due to send an exhibition of its finest artefacts around Europe, but can Walter find a suitably experienced and diplomatic staff member to curate it?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 11

Today's mirthful menu features: Milkshake Jake - the clumsy milkshake maker who always manages to make a meal of things; Nana Knickerbocker - everyone's favourite pantomime dame; and Postie - who is on a mission to deliver the mail, despite some doggie distractions.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 55, Episode 9

The panellists are Tony Hawks, Pam Ayres, Sue Perkins and Tim Rice.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 3 - Common Knowledge

With Rory McGrath, Jimmy Carr and Sean Lock.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC

Lunch Monkeys

Series 1, Episode 2 - Dog Boy Darrel

New girl Shelley spends her day gambling and ringing premium-rate lines using the meeting room phone where she can't be traced.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Home Time. Gaynor (Emma Fryer). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Home Time

Episode 2

Gaynor's friends insist that, now she's back, she needs a boyfriend and a job. While they figure out which lad from school might still be available, Gaynor must prepare for a power dinner with the head honchos of cladding firm CovConClad.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 16

Patrick has lost his grip on his marriage and family. A man on a mission, he tracks down the woman responsible for what he has become - Maureen.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 1, Episode 1 - B... Low Job

DK fancies Sky, but will his unusual seduction techniques - a mix of chocolate, rap and breakdancing - succeed? Meanwhile, it's essay time, and Matt steals Chloe's essay to make sure he gets a good grade.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Katy Brand's Big Ass Show. Katy Brand. Copyright: World's End Productions

Katy Brand's Big Ass Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Lily Allen is on a mission, Gwyneth Paltrow has more lifestyle advice, and Britney Spears drops in and out of the studio. Meanwhile, Captain Rosie tries ballet and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie host their own Antiques Roadshow. Plus the kids from Inner City Musical, and parodies of Blur and Little Boots.

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