British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 22nd November 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 11

Christopher Biggins and Dave Spikey join Christian O'Connell to put right some of the world's biggest (and smallest) wrongs, with the help of regular problem solver Bob Mills.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 52, Episode 1

The perennial antidote to panel games returns to the air with Jack Dee taking over the chairman's role. This episode comes from the Old Vic Theatre in London with Rob Brydon joining regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1pm (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!

The Flying Nun: Rene uses bizarre means to establish radio contact with England. Meanwhile, Herr Flick suspects the Colonel and the General of plotting an assassination attempt.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 7

This week's episode featured Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall pointing his spoon at the camera, the Second World War recreated with ice cream and Russ Abbot having a heart attack on Casualty.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 21, Episode 5

With Dom Joly on Ian's side and David Aaronovitch on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 8 - Fashion

With Reginald D. Hunter, Rich Hall and Clive Anderson.

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

The News Quiz

Series 69, Episode 8

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz, recorded at Cardiff University. The panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Holly Walsh, Rory Bremner and Andy Parsons.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm (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, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 1, Episode 3 - Get Up, Stand Up

When local pub The White Horse is turned into a posh gastropub, Rudy's monthly DJing spot is cancelled. Whilst an enraged community grows via Facebook, Adam attempts to arrange a date at the refreshed venue with Alison. Meanwhile, Tasha gets engaged and Richie awaits exam results.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Space Hacks. Copyright: BBC

Space Hacks

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mutiny On The Spaceship

Moog has found himself a girlfriend on the internet.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 5

Tonight on the show, Russell tries children's TV presenting, celebrates the Ashes return to TV and stands up for the rights of hungry ducks!

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 1.6, Grant unto Him Eternal Rest: Father Jack's fondness for floor polish results in his tragic death and an inheritance for Ted and Dougal. But they have to satisfy one chilling proviso before they can get their hands on the cash.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 1

Argumental returns for more dynamic debating. Chair John Sergeant and team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound are joined here by Dara O'Briain and Chris Addison. Dara and Rufus have to debate bodybuilding, whilst a body builder stands next to them.

BBC Four 11:45pm (repeat)
It's Only A Theory. Image shows from L to R: Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

It's Only A Theory

Episode 7

The guest celebrity is broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan and the experts are Dr George McGavin and Andrew Keen.

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