British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 3rd January 2011

Radio 4 6:15pm (repeat)
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 5, Episode 2 - Ramsey Todd

Gordon Ramsay Todd, the demon chef of Fleet Street, finds a new ingredient that makes his pies the talk of London town.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
A Matter Of Loaf And Death. Copyright: Aardman Animations

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.

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 54, Episode 2

Radio 4's antidote to panel continues its 54th series with regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Phill Jupitus on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair again.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 1

Lee Mack hosts. The guest panellists are Kevin Bridges and Nigel Farage.

BBC Four 9pm
90 min
Bob Monkhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse

A look back at the life and career of comedian Bob Monkhouse through a collection of previously unseen archive material from Monkhouse's 50,000 volume VHS library.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
125 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 8 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2010

Jonathan Ross, Ruth Jones, Alan Carr, Noel Fielding, Michael McIntyre and Richard Ayoade join Jimmy Carr to see who remembers most about 2010.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 12

Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle plus guest panellists Michelle Williams, Goldie, Professor Green and Miles Jupp.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 2

With guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Richard Herring and Victoria Coren.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
30 min
Gary: Tank Commander. Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 2, Episode 1 - Checkout

After Gary, Jacko, Charlie and Adam complete their latest tour of duty in Afghanistan and arrive at the aircraft hangar ready to go home, they find out that their flight has already left.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
The Story Of Light Entertainment. Copyright: Shine

The Story Of Light Entertainment

Episode 2 - All Round Entertainers

This edition looks at the 'all round entertainers' who originally came from the Victorian music hall tradition.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring Factions

Mark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig eats her first pot noodle, wears high heels and tries stilt walking - not all at the same time, of course.

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 5, Christmas Special - Chris Evans, Mickey Rourke, Catherine Tate, The Wanted

Alan is joined by Chris Evans, Mickey Rourke, Catherine Tate and boy band The Wanted for his Christmas special.

BBC Four Midnight (repeat)
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe

Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2010 Wipe

Charlie Brooker takes an irreverent look back at the past year. From the Chilean miners to the general election, from Sherlock to The Only Way is Essex, Brooker unhelpfully points a finger and laughs. With contributors Doug Stanhope and Grace Dent.

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