British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 14th March 2010

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

Laughed Off The Page

Series 2, Episode 4 - John Sullivan

In this last episode of the series, Sanjeev Kohli is face to face with top comedy writer John Sullivan.

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

7 Day Saturday

Series 1, Episode 9

The week we were educated. Chris Addison is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Sarah Kendall and Rob Rouse in the studio to talk about the news and that.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30pm (repeat)
The Best Of Benny Hill

The Best Of Benny Hill

Comic highlights from the early career of multi-talented comedian Benny Hill, featuring some of his best-loved characters.

Radio 7 2:30pm (repeat)
Spats. John-Luke Roberts. Copyright: BBC

Spats

Series 1, Episode 1 - Science v The Arts

The show that tackles the big arguments and solves them using light entertainment. This week, which is best: science or the arts?

Radio 7 2:45pm (repeat)
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows. Gus Murdoch (Stephen Carlin). Copyright: BBC

Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows

Episode 1 - Pubs

Gus Murdoch looks at the sacred cow that is the Great British pub.

Radio 7 3pm (repeat)
The Alan Davies Show. Alan (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

The Alan Davies Show

Episode 1 - Poo

Alan, Kate and Murray get themselves separately locked in and have to be rescued.

Radio 7 4:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 30, Episode 1

Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke and Laura Shavin return to BBC Radio 4 to present the 30th series of the multi-award-winning topical satire show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:40pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 15

Quick fire comic Harry Hill skewers more of the funniest, quirkiest and silliest clips from the week's TV output, including the usual mix of top reality shows, soaps and dramas, along with some genuine oddities. Includes a build-up to the much-anticipated K Factor Not-Live Final.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Episode 1

The anarchic, award-winning pop quiz returns with host Simon Amstell and regular team captain Phill Jupitus. With guests Harry Judd of McFly, Brit award winner Adele, Ralf Little, Tim Minchin and special guest team captain Mark Ronson.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Episode 2

With guest team captain Stephen Fry. The guests are Mama Mia! actor Dominic Cooper, comedian Josie Long, Matt Schultz from Cage The Elephant and Saturday's singer Frankie Sandford.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Episode 3

With guest team captain Bob Mortimer. The guests are Jack Osbourne, David O'Doherty, Kelly Rowland and Nick Grimshaw.

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

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 2, Episode 1 - Lord Byron

Mark presents the life of Lord Byron, and how these days the modern teenager would never embrace someone who was artistic.

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

Married Single Other

Episode 3 - Burning Rubber

Lillie thinks her career is over, until Babs finds the evidence she needs to clear her name. Gina enlists the help of Joe's older brother Harry to stop the bullying at school. Clint has been going out with Abbey for 29 days but she still will not sleep with him. It is Dickie and Babs' wedding anniversary, and Dickie is not taking it well.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Episode 4

With guest team captain Johnny Vegas. The guests are Harry Judd from McFly, Danny Dyer and Flight of the Conchords comedian Rhys Darby.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare In Love

Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.

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 3.6, Kicking Bishop Brennan up the Arse: A lost bet means that Ted has to kick Bishop Brennan up the arse, and by complete coincidence, the bishop arrives at his house. Dougal has a plan to help Ted carry out his forfeit without the bishop noticing.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Spats. John-Luke Roberts. Copyright: BBC

Spats

Series 1, Episode 2 - Religion v Atheism (and Other Religions)

John-Luke Roberts studies atheism, contrasting it with his beliefs about religion before deciding which is better.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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 5 - The Big Lock-Out

A new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.

Comedy Central 11:40pm (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 1

Miss Single looks around a flat; and we discover what is in the fridge of the OCD flatmate.

Radio 7 11:45pm (repeat)
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows. Gus Murdoch (Stephen Carlin). Copyright: BBC

Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows

Episode 2 - Bank Holidays

Gus examines Bank Holidays and whether or not they are a good thing.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 1

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.

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 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

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