British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 29th August 2010

Radio 4 1:30pm
30 min
Last Of The Last Of The Summer Wine

Last Of The Last Of The Summer Wine

As Last Of The Summer Wine draws to a close, broadcaster and poet Ian McMillan pays tribute to television's longest-running sitcom. He examines why the series has survived so long, surprising critics, audiences and even the BBC itself, which has often been accused of underestimating its importance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Up The Jungle. Image shows from L to R: Claude Chumley (Kenneth Connor), Lady Evelyn Bagley (Joan Sims), June (Jacki Piper), Prof. Inigo Tinkle (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Up The Jungle

The Carry On gang are joined by Frankie Howerd as they set off on an exotic jungle expedition. They encounter an all-female tribe and a sex-crazed gorilla.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
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 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At Weddings

Everyone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Vexed. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Kate Bishop (Lucy Punch), D.I. Jack Armstrong (Toby Stephens). Copyright: Greenlit Rights

Vexed

Series 1, Episode 3

The high profile kidnap of a girlband member puts an uncomfortable spotlight on Jack and Kate, resulting in an embarrassing ransom situation and mounting tensions.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
50 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 4, Episode 11 - Whoopi Goldberg, Jedward, Kim Cattrall, McFly

Alan is joined by American actress Whoopi Goldberg, Jedward, Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall, and pop band McFly.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 6, Episode 2 - The American

Moz and Jenny's plans to move to Italy are thrown into disarray when Moz learns he has been removed from the most wanted list. Brian is dumped by his transgender boyfriend, Nathaniel.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 7 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2009

David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Brydon, Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross try to remember 2009 as Jimmy Carr helms the comedy quiz show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Comedy Classics. Copyright: ITV Studios

Comedy Classics

Episode 5 - Duty Free

The series about classic sitcoms looks at Duty Free, which started broadcasting in 1984 and was soon attracting up to 18 million viewers despite some critical dissent. Featuring interviews with its stars Keith Barron, Gwen Taylor, Joanna Van Gyseghem and Neil Stacy, writers Eric Chappell and Jean Warr, and guest stars Frazer Hines and Judith Chalmers.

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