British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 26th July 2010

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Recovery All Made Miserable

Young Pip is nursed back to health by the Reverend Fecund and his hideously ugly daughter Ripley.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
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 53, Episode 6

Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by David Mitchell at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 13 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, which is being patrolled by Walker and Godfrey. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and the room they are in starts flooding.

BBC Radio 3 7:45pm
20 min
The Bear. Jeremy Dyson. Copyright: BBC

The Bear

A twenty minute story by League Of Gentlemen writer Jeremy Dyson about a man who turns up to his office ball in an antique bear costume.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Aunt Dahlia tries to coerce Bertie into giving prizes at a grammar school ceremony, while Bertie's services are also required by his friend Gussie Fink-Nottle who has fallen in love with Madeleine Bassett and does not know what to do about it.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 35, Episode 7

Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Clare Balding on Ian's side and Michael McIntyre on Paul's.

BBC Three 9pm (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, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

BBC Three 9:30pm (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.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 1

With host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Alan Duncan and Katy Brand.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 1, Episode 5

Adam makes friends with a man who's keen to get married at St Saviour's. The pair share pints in the local pub and even go jogging together... but the bromance comes to a crashing halt.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Peter Sellers

Being Here - The Peter Sellers Story

Thirty years after Peter Sellers's death, Alexander Armstrong profiles the life and times of the man who brought laughter to millions.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 4

Sandi Toksvig joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Andy Parsons, David Mitchell and John Oliver form the other team (Rory Bremner is away).

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 1, Episode 2 - More Storm Clouds

At the wedding reception of the year, Samuel insults the groom, the bride drinks herself under the table, Mary tries to start a mutiny and someone gets shot.

Channel One 10:35pm (repeat)
Room 101. Paul Merton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Room 101

Series 9, Episode 5 - Michael Winner

Michael Winner chats about his issues with bad liars, modern buildings and drivers who wait at green traffic lights.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 1

We learn about the origins of hairdressing from Neanderthals; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann, sing a jolly little song about women.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 6

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 6

Paddy wakes up disorientated, chained to a bed in a strange room, unable to remember where he is or how he got there. When Maureen comes in things seem a little clearer.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
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 11:45pm (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, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

BBC Three 12:15am (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.

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