British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 3rd October 2010

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 6, Episode 1

David Mitchell returns for a sixth series of the panel game built on truth and lies. This week Chris Addison, Susan Calman, Rufus Hound and Armando Iannucci] give mostly untruthful lectures about Henry Ford, biscuits, rain and squirrels.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
The Belles Of St. Trinian's. Image shows from L to R: Miss Millicent Fritton (Alastair Sim), Flash Harry (George Cole). Copyright: London Films / STUDIOCANAL

The Belles Of St. Trinian's

The first film set at Ronald Searle's infamous school. The girls of St. Trinian's find themselves involved in a horse racing scam.

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

The News Quiz

Series 72, Episode 1

Conferences, Councils and the Commonwealth Games. Sandi Toksvig and the team return for a new series of the topical comedy that better illuminates Friday nights on Radio 4. Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, Mark Steel and Gyles Brandreth make up the team.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 22, Episode 5

With Adam Boulton on Ian's side and Carol Thatcher on Paul's.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Gayle Tuesday: The Comeback. Gayle Tuesday (Brenda Gilhooly). Copyright: Black Orchid Productions

Gayle Tuesday: The Comeback

Living TV's first scripted comedy pilot. It follows former faux page three girl Gayle Tuesday.

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

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Towering Alan

Developments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Keeping Mum. Image shows from L to R: Lance (Patrick Swayze), Gloria Goodfellow (Kristin Scott Thomas), Reverend Walter Goodfellow (Rowan Atkinson), Grace Hawkins (Maggie Smith). Copyright: Keeping Mum Productions

Keeping Mum

Black comedy starring Rowan Atkinson & Maggie Smith. A family's sweet new housekeeper solves their problems... but she's a serial killer.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 1 - Psirens

While trying to search for Red Dwarf, the crew encounter a large number of space ships floating in space.

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), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 2 - Legion

A un-identified space object beams Red Dwarf into it's path and when they get on board there seems to be no life forms around.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 2

With Stephen Mangan, Jon Richardson and Charlie Baker.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 1, Episode 5

The senior museum management team head off to a conference on the Isle of Wight, leaving Rod in charge of the museum.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 3 - Gunmen Of The Apocalypse

When a simulant ship puts a virus in Red Dwarf's computers, Kryten decides to contract the virus himself to find a cure.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Hut 33. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Robert Bathurst), Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall (Alex Macqueen), Archie (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: BBC

Hut 33

Series 1, Episode 3 - Careless Talk

There's a security breach at Bletchley Park and everyone in Hut 33 is under suspicion. Joshua has to try and find out who is leaking information out. Surely it's not the attractive Nancy, who just happens to be spending a lot of time chatting to the codebreakers?

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 1, Episode 2

Vying for gold stars are Viv Lumsden, Sandy Nelson, Paul Sneddon and Julie Coombe.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 4 - Emohawk - Polymorph 2

When Red Dwarf crashes into a Gelf zone, and they need new engine parts, they have no alternative but to go out and brave the fearsome and ugly "Kinitawowi" tribe.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (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

Series 1, Episode 6 - Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

Father Jack consumes more floor polish than is good for him and leaves Ted and Dougal half a million pounds in his will. But will he stay dead long enough for them to claim it?

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 10

With Chris Addison, Carl Donnelly, Andi Osho and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (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

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hell

The time has come for the trio's annual summer holiday, and Father Ted has a fellow priest's caravan in mind as a perfect location.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Ear

Finding themselves with a body to dispose of, Moz and Psycho Paul call on the services of the sinister Doctor Persil. Meanwhile, Moz's dad Keith learns that his kidnappers are deadly serious.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (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 3, Episode 4 - A Little Flutter

Bernard becomes a hardcore gambler and Fran and Manny compete for a job at Black Books.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 4 - Speech

As 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.

Comedy Central 12:45am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 5

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Kevin Bridges on his Scottish accent, Zoe Lyons on alpha males, Andrew Lawrence on his school experiences and Russell Kane on the X Factor.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
The King Is Dead. Simon Bird. Copyright: TalkbackThames

The King Is Dead

Episode 5 - King Of The Jungle

The King of the Jungle is Dead! Simon, Nick and Katy interview Dappy from N-Dubz, George Lamb and Terry Nutkins to see which one can be leader of the animal pack.

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