British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 4th October 2009

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC

Monty Python's Flying Circus

A whole 12 hours of Flying Circus repeats, in celebration of the show's 40th anniversary.

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 4

Christian O'Connell is joined by Bob Mills and guests Vanessa Feltz and Russell Kane to solve some of the week's big news issues; attempting to put right some of the world's biggest (and smallest) wrongs in just one hour.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
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 2:30pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

More Brothers Faversham, Episode 1 - Titus

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Titus, Victorian Britain's greatest sporting hero and the fifth born of the Faversham Brothers.

Radio 7 3pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 1, Episode 1

On becoming Deputy Director of Painting and Sculpture, it soon becomes clear that the son of a self-made biscuit mogul is not going to fit easily into the insular world of antiquities.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of four episode from Catherine Tate's sketch show, including the Christmas Special.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 3 - Perish Together As Fools

Martin is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before the Surgery has opened. Louisa has had a medical scare and wants Martin's reassurance that everything is fine.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 69, Episode 1

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. The panellists are Andy Hamilton, Mark Steel, Jeremy Hardy and Francis Wheen.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Trinity. Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trinity

Episode 3

After Ross's apparent suicide, Charlotte is determined to uncover the truth behind his death. Meanwhile, Maltravers continues searching for the missing hourglass pendant, and vents his anger on Dorian, leading to a power struggle within the Dandelion Club.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

A double bill of the show which launched the careers of Vic and Bob, featuring some help from Vic's assistant Les, The Man With the Stick, Graham Lister and Judge Nutmeg.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm
30 min
High Hopes. Image shows from L to R: Mam (Margaret John), Fagin (Robert Blythe). Copyright: BBC

High Hopes

Best Bits, Highlights Special - Part 3

Exclusive interviews from the creator, director and stars of the show: Margaret John, Robert Blythe, Steve Meo, Oliver Wood, Ben Evans, Keiron Self and Boyd Clack.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 1, Episode 2

Rod's efforts to save the collection from closure are threatening his boss's early retirement.

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

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

More Brothers Faversham, Episode 2 - Maximillian

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Maximillian, horror writer extraordinaire and the sixth born of the Faversham Brothers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 17, Special - Friday Night with Streisand And Ross

One of the biggest and best-loved superstars in the world, Barbra Streisand, gives her first British TV interview this century.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 3 - Tramps Like Us

Jen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new, Roy ends up on the streets and Moss gets slightly concussed.

BBC Two 11:10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 1

The anarchic, award-winning pop quiz returns with new team captain Noel Fielding opposite regular Phill Jupitus and guest host James Corden. The guest panellists include Tom Clarke, Ben Miller, Paloma Faith and Janeane Garofalo.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Eddie (David Armand). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 2, Episode 3 - Don The Singer

Sam is dating cool singer-songwriter Jackson, reawakening Don's hitherto unspoken ambition to be a musician.

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

Play And Record

Series 2, Episode 4

Doc Brown rings his ex-girlfriend; an un-ethical bank explains how it provides customers with high interest rates; Mr Winchester and Tommy deliver a masterclass on innuendo; and more.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 4 - Speech

As 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.

BBC Two 11:40pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Highlights Special - Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The BBC Lawyers' Cut

To commemorate the 'Ruby Jubilee' of Monty Python, this film (an edited version of the six-part DVD series) tells the story of the Pythons from start to finish.

BBC Three 11:40pm (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 4 - Fire

A fire-safety officer is due to visit personal injury firm Fox Cranford so office manager Gloria needs to appoint a fire warden.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner Live At The Birmingham Hippodrome. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner Live At The Birmingham Hippodrome

Frank Skinner's celebrated 1997 stand-up show, filmed live in Birmingham.

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

ITV sketch show starring Katy Brand. Sketches include impersonations of famous stars and singers.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (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. Ronni Ancona joins Sean to give her selection.

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