British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 14th December 2010

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 22 - Timmy Makes A Splash

Everyone is having fun in the paddling pool until Stripey pulls the stopper out of the valve.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Golf

Uncle Gwyn's Posthumous Curse

Episode 2

When cartographer Jaci Hughes arrives to map The Rock, all Charles can think about is how to prevent the curse claiming another victim.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:50pm
7 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 37 - An Ill Wind

The farmer receives a huge electricity bill, and decides to build his own wind turbine to power the farmhouse. As soon as the farmer's back is turned, Shaun and the flock adapt the noisy new contraption into something much more fun - a fairground big-wheel. It is not long before the farmer blows his fuse.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 2, Episode 1 - Sheila Hancock

Rufus Hound invites Sheila Hancock to read extracts from her teenage diaries.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1994 Christmas Special: Hyacinth decides to build a dream kitchen in time for Christmas - but a series of unforeseen setbacks, culminating in Richard contracting an embarrassing fungal infection, reduces her plans to a farce. Meanwhile, Rose and Daisy make an alarming discovery in their father's room.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Golf

Uncle Gwyn's Posthumous Curse

Episode 2

When cartographer Jaci Hughes arrives to map The Rock, all Charles can think about is how to prevent the curse claiming another victim.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 2

Gina Yashere makes her first appearance on the show, joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Meanwhile John Oliver and Al Murray join Rory Bremner again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act Normal

Miranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights

Episode 3

The Glaswegian comedian applies his no-holds-barred style to a selection of stand-up performances and pre-filmed sketches, in which he picks apart all aspects of modern life and British culture.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 7

Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panelists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
The Morgana Show. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Morgana Show

Episode 3

More big and silly character-based comedy sketches starring Morgana Robinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

2002 Christmas Special: Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders perform sketches in this 2002 Christmas edition of the show, featuring spoofs based on dramas Monarch of the Glen and Tipping the Velvet.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Robert's Web. Robert Webb. Copyright: Objective Productions

Robert's Web

Episode 3

Robert's Web offers an alternative take on the week's online news and happenings - scouring the internet for the funniest tweets, the most talked-about uploads, the weirdest new Facebook groups and the best celebrity websites.

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