British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 28th September 2009

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

The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 6

Walter continues to be suspicious of his wife's attempts at reconciliation, and the Crumb-Looselys' long-distance relationship steers towards the rocks.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Hoffnung - Drawn To Music. Gerard Hoffnung (Matt Lucas). Copyright: Above The Title Productions

Hoffnung - Drawn To Music

Radio comedy drama exploring the bizarre world of musical humorist Gerard Hoffnung. Matt Lucas stars.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 16

Today's menu of mirth features outrageous pantomime dame Nana Knickerbocker having a run-in with a traffic warden; Wiggyville's resident superhero Captain Adorable goes on the trail of a runaway vase; and mad scientist Professor Muddles attempts to swap brainwaves with a rabbit.

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

Just A Minute

Series 55, Episode 10

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. The panellists are Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Pauline McLynn.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 11 - Under Fire

When Frazer is on fire watch, he believes he has spotted someone signalling to the enemy. The suspect claims he is innocent, despite his German-sounding accent and the fact his dog is called "Fritz".

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Bertie decides to retire to the country rather than give in to the complaints his neighbours have made about his trombone-playing. For Jeeves, this is the last straw.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 6 - Cockneys

With Phill Jupitus, Bill Bailey and Rory McGrath.

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 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

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 3 - Ice Pops

Asif has a crush on hard-nosed solicitor Lee Ann and is determined to ask her out, but she only goes out with rich businessmen.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm (repeat)
Happy Hollidays. Image shows from L to R: Mike Bryan (Gavin Mitchell), Debbi (Kathleen McDermott), Dean Bullock (Anthony Bowers), Colin Holliday (Ford Kiernan), Joyce Mullen (Karen Dunbar). Copyright: Effingee Productions

Happy Hollidays

Episode 4 - Mike The Poacher

Colin is mystified when Mike takes a sudden interest in Joyce. Meanwhile Debbi gets the performing bug on a night out. Dean develops showbiz ambitions of his own, and the site gets the chance to host a unique event.

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

Home Time

Episode 3

After a furious row with mum Brenda, Gaynor storms out of the house and is stranded up town. The girls come to the rescue, diagnose depression and cheer her up with a romantic mission - to find Paul Walsh, the One That Got Away.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 2, Episode 2 - Even More Trying Times

Samuel's emporium faces competition from a new super-emporium, and Mary climbs into bed with Captain Brimshaw.

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 2 - Dick And Fanny

Matt and Chloe are in the school play together and have to kiss. Chloe is excited, but Matt's nerves get the better of him.

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 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Janice Garvey (Siobhan Finneran), Enrique (Christopher Sciueref), Madge (Sheila Reid). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Summer Special

Our favourite holidaymakers are back for a one-hour Summer special. Will Mel survive? Will Mick be left stranded in a Benidorm jail? Will Janice run off with Jack? Will The Oracle ever reach dry land? And just how will Madge cope?

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Katy Brand's Big Ass Show. Katy Brand. Copyright: World's End Productions

Katy Brand's Big Ass Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Lily Allen faces death, Gwyneth Paltrow tells you what cereal you should be eating, and Penelope Cruz's lost audition tape for Notting Hill. Meanwhile, the Queen has to deal with Edward crying again, Captain Rosie investigates China, Caroline tells Darren she's pregnant and the Victorian Strumpets dodge the London Strangler. Plus pop parodies of The Killers, U2 and The Saturdays.

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