British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 24th January 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
7 Day Saturday. Chris Addison. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 1, Episode 3

Chris Addison, Andy Zaltzman, Sarah Millican and Holly Walsh pull apart the week's big stories to see what makes them tick.

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

Just A Minute

Series 56, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game, recorded at Derby University. The panellists are Josie Lawrence, Justin Moorhouse, Tony Hawks and Dave Gorman. Subjects include how to spot a mature student and three ways to pay back your student loan.

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 Coming of the Long Distance Duck: Rene and the Resistance find yet another novel way to return the airmen to England.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...

Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.

Radio 7 4pm (repeat)
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 1, Episode 4

Trying to avoid detention this time are Tam Cowan, Michelle McManus, Janice Forsyth and Stuart Cosgrove.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
90 min
Rock & Chips. Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Rock & Chips

In Peckham, the Trotters are all under one roof: Grandad, Joan, husband Reg and the teenage Del Boy. Things suddenly change, however, when ex-con Freddie Robdal appears.

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 three episodes from Series II as well as special "Smeg Ups" episode.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Better Than Life, Episode 2: Holly strikes up a relationship with Talkie Toaster. Meanwhile, Rimmer's mind screws it up for everyone.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 70, Episode 2

Anchors, Astrology and Alastair: Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that the Chilcot Inquiry got in a spin, expenses were written in the stars, and Sarah Palin became a Fox-y lady. Andy Hamilton, Fred Macaulay, Miles Jupp and John Gordillo make up the illustrious panel.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Miles Jupp

Newsjack

Series 2, Episode 3

This week Miles and the team take all the week has to throw at them, wipe themselves down, and then satirise it. In their sights this week: Geoff Hoon, Tory marriage policies, Obama's first year in office, Avatar, elite teachers and Gordon Brown attempt to woo the Middle Classes. Plus there's more from constantly outraged coumnist Angela Wrangled, Newsbullet, vox pops, corrections and sundry topical news jokes.

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 2.9, New Jack City: Father Jack is sent to St Clabbert's Old Priests' Home to be treated for his incredibly hairy hands. When his replacement turns out to be even more trouble, Ted and Dougal mount a daring rescue mission.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Clipboard

Knocker

Episode 1 - Privinvasionacy

Ian tries to get people to fill out a survey about people's bodily habits. In particular, their lower body habits.

Radio 7 11:45pm (repeat)
No Tomatoes. Copyright: BBC

No Tomatoes

Episode 1 - Dog Days

Sketches include the local radio play "Glass or Brass", the artistic value of The Laughing Cow, a rather unusual slide show and "Radio 4 for Dogs".

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 4 - Blood

Bernard and Manny transform the shop. Bored Fran seeks out some unknown relatives.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (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 12:25am (repeat)
The Persuasionists. Image shows from L to R: Billy Hitchens (Iain Lee), Emma (Daisy Haggard), Clive Johnson (Jarred Christmas), Greg Bannister (Adam Buxton), Keaton (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Persuasionists

Episode 2 - The Handsomeness

After misreading a book about beauty, Clive creates a new 'Handsomeness' initiative, and puts Emma in charge. Meanwhile, Billy and Keaton are arguing over who is the least sensible and practical, and Greg is dating a top model.

BBC Three 1:15am (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 2, Episode 2 - Who Killed Alec The Dwarf?

As part of their general studies course, the principal has bought the college a local radio licence so the gang decides to do a radio play.

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