British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 25th July 2010

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 5

When Irene's increasing isolation draws her towards composing poems, one of her missives leads the social services to scrutinise Vera's claim to custody of her granddaughter Sabrina. In the end, too much wine tips Irene over the edge, and conversations with God are followed by a spell in the local asylum.

BBC Radio 5 Live 6:30pm
60 min
Jon Holmes

Jon Holmes' Mob Rule

Episode 1

Jon Holmes dips into the stream of public consciousness that spews over the Have Your Say and comments pages of the web. What would 'The People' do to solve the world's problems?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 18, Episode 2

With Gordon Ramsay on Ian's side and Francis Wheen on Paul's.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 31, Episode 1 - Behind Every Bush There Is Not Necessarily A Howard

Hobbo enlists the services of his 'team' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 4 - Bible

With Jeremy Hardy, Jeremy Clarkson and Barry Cryer.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Countryfile - Summer Wine Special

For thirty-seven years, Holmfirth has provided the backdrop to BBC favourite Last of the Summer Wine. Now, with the show in its final series, Adam Henson and Ellie Harrison look at the influence the sitcom has had on the town, and speak to some of comedy's stars.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Episode 2.2, The Colour Of Alan: Alan's girlfriend Sonja has decided to sell mugs with Alan's face on them. Michael is staying in Alan's unfinished house for a few days, and Alan launches his new conferencing company, Apache Presentation, at a fireplace awards ceremony.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 4, Episode 6 - Shooting Stars, Joanna Page, Scissor Sisters

Alan Carr is joined by Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer and Ulrika Jonsson from Shooting Stars; Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page and the brilliant band Scissor Sisters.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Highlights Special - Lee Nelson's Well Good Bits

Highlights from the comedy series in which south London tearaway Lee Nelson entertains the studio audience with cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad Boys

Roy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 1, Episode 4

Amy Winehouse auditions for Doctor Who; Michael McIntyre makes his debut in Bad Jobs For Celebrities; and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay try to continue their holiday with an unwanted third party.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 5 - Kali The Genetic Engineer

Nelson's French penfriend Christian arrives for a visit, but brings rabies with him. Destiny discovers that her new boyfriend is a pimp organised by her owner Gary to get her to produce pups. When Kali is caught up in a pigeon cull, she resolves to take revenge on humankind.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Patrick Kielty, Andi Osho, Rich Hall, Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 1, Episode 5

The late-night series offering an edgy satirical take on the big stories and themes of the week, as seen through the eyes of some of the country's best comedians, continues.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Tough Gig. Copyright: Tinderbox Television

Tough Gig

Episode 4 - Patrick Kielty's Tough Gig

Patrick Kielty gets down with a group of British rappers in an attempt to find out what makes them tick.

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