British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 28th February 2010

BBC Radio Scotland 6am (repeat)
Laughed Off The Page. Janice Forsyth. Copyright: BBC

Laughed Off The Page

Series 2, Episode 2 - Jesse Armstrong & Sam Bain

Sanjeev Kohli meets top comic writing team Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong who are fast cornering the comedy world.

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

7 Day Saturday

Series 1, Episode 7

Chris Addison, Andy Zaltzman, Sarah Millican and guest Lauren Laverne to discuss the Brown bullying row, Spiderman suits and the culture of phone-tapping.

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

Just A Minute

Series 56, Episode 8

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Paul Merton and Tony Hawks.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:10pm (repeat)
Mutiny On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Suzy (Janet Mahoney), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Mutiny On The Buses

Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

In this original award-winning episode, Mr Bean takes an exam, sunbathes and goes to church with Richard Briers - driving badly all the way!

Radio 7 4pm (repeat)
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

Series 1, Episode 2 - Games

At the Acropolis Fish Restaurant, philosophy takes a back seat when a chorus of former Olympic champions demands a free meal.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:05pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

The Return Of Mr. Bean. In this edition, Mr Bean visits a department store and gets carried away.

Radio 7 4:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 70, Episode 7

The panel comprises Fred MacAulay, Jeremy Hardy, Ava Vidal and Miles Jupp and the show is chaired by Sandi Toksvig.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

The Curse Of Mr. Bean. Mr Bean demonstrates diving and sandwich-making.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean Goes To Town. In this escapade, Mr Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:50pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

The Trouble With Mr. Bean. Thanks to some ingenious driving, Mr Bean gets to an appointment with the dentist after oversleeping.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 13

Harry has flexible legs, ITV have 2 new shows to rival Come Dine With Me, and there's an easter bunny with an acrylic nail on Emmerdale.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean Rides Again: Mr Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Back to School, Mr. Bean. When the hapless bumbler Mr Bean goes back to school, he scares a boy in the chemistry lab and blushes at the sight of a nude model in the art class.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Tee Off, Mr. Bean. Mr Bean encounters problems on a crazy-golf course.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

The Best of Mr Bean: A compilation of the choicest comedy clips from the award-winning series starring Rown Atkinson as the inveterate bumbler Mr Bean.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky

Ricky Gervais: Inside The Actors Studio

Ricky Gervais joins James Lipton on the legendary American chat show. The "chilled-out entertainer" discuses the phenomenal success of The Office and his burgeoning career in Hollywood.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 1

Fern Britton acts as host. With Tom Bradby on Ian's side and Mark Steel on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and journalist Kevin Maguire on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 3

Tom Baker acts as host, with Vince Cable on Ian's side and Chris Addison on Paul's.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 1, Episode 3 - Charlie Chaplin

Mark presents the life of Charlie Chaplin, the most successful English comedian in the United States and a modern rebel.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Married Single Other. Babs (Amanda Abbington). Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Married Single Other

Episode 1 - I Don't

Parents Lillie and Eddie clash over marriage, Babs has had enough of husband Dickie's gambling, and womaniser Clint is intrigued by model Abbey.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 4 - 2008 US Election Special

A special episode covering the American Presidental election and the arrival of Barack Obama. Jo Brand acts as host, with Toby Young on Ian's side and Reginald D. Hunter on Paul's.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (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 3.4, The Mainland: Father Jack's glasses have been stolen by the crows again, so the Craggy Island crew pay a visit to the mainland. Mrs Doyle uses the opportunity to have tea with a friend, while Ted and Dougal decide to visit the Very Dark Caves. Guest starring Richard Wilson.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Clipboard

Knocker

Episode 6 - Profitch

A trip down a dual carriageway and a meeting with a man who claims to be a prophet lead to Ian making an important decision.

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 1, Episode 3 - Grapes Of Wrath

Bernard and Manny have the cleaners in and are forced to house-sit for a friend with expensive taste in wine. Fran has an unusual date.

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

No Tomatoes

Episode 6 - Retro Rocket

Sketches include watching "Police, Camera, Supervolcano" on the fire, the truth about the early Popes as explained by Doctor Who, and the Barry Coney Christian Laughter Show.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 3 - 50/50

Jen has a new admirer, but his romantic gesture goes horribly wrong when Jen's inability to tell the truth results in a very public humiliation. Meanwhile, Moss and Roy conduct an experiment with a 'lonely hearts' website.

BBC Two 12:30am (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 5 - Being Creative

Following an unsuccessful focus group the team are called into boss Clive's office for a grilling. Clive gives the team 24 hours to prove their creativity.

BBC Three 12:50am (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 7 - Monster

The Principal takes up a promotion at the local education authority's offices, and leaves the college.

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