British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 10th January 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am
15 min
Hedz. Copyright: BBC

Hedz

Series 2, Episode 6

Kids' comedy series putting celebrities in unexpected places.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 7, Episode 1 - In The Current Climate

Austerity has hit hard, but Ed's prospects are looking good as he's working on a book with the brief to make penury both cool and hot simultaneously.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 5 - Big Fib

When Eddie teaches the monsters about lying, little does he realise what he has unleashed. What starts out as a tiny fib soon escalates into a series of huge whoppers and Eddie has to play along with all of them for fear of being found out.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 6 - Haemophobia

Dr Ellingham is infuriated when the locals discover his 'issue' with blood. Then his little problem is put to the most extreme test imaginable when young Peter Cronk must be rushed to hospital in the dead of night.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 14 - Hide And Squeak

The Farmer is terrorised when a cute mouse appears in the farmhouse and Pidsley the cat is ordered to dispose of the rodent. When the mouse takes refuge in Shaun's fleece, the flock persuade him to protect their new friend from the pitiless cat.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animal Crackers

When June volunteers to look after a neighbour's dog for a week, Terry discovers that man's best friend can often prove fickle.

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 3

Radio 4's antidote to panel games. A first-time visit to Crawley for programme regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, with Ross Noble on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Highlights Special - The Best Of Christmas TV Burp

A seasonal compilation of previous TV Burp Christmas specials.

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 3

With guest host Robert Webb and panellists David Threlfall and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan), Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 1, Episode 1

British sitcom writers Sean and Beverly Lincoln are at first thrilled to learnt that their show Lyman's Boys is to be remade in America. Then they learn that the network president has not even seen their show and wants to replace their erudite veteran actor with Matt LeBlanc.

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 4

With guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 1

Everyone is talking about Libby and Frank's forthcoming wedding, but the nuptial plans are thrown into chaos at Frank's stag do - all dignity is lost and so is Frank when a close encounter sees him abducted!

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 1, Episode 2

An art discussion turns into Newsnight Review; we learn of poo loos in the office; rats are brought to Chingley Hall for the first time; and Carole has to make a presentation - but just ends up with clay tits.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Gary: Tank Commander. Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 2, Episode 2 - Missing Tank

The boys decide to play a trick and pretend the tank has been stolen. However the joke's on them when the tank actually does go missing.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 1 - Greed and Gluttony

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This first episode tackles both Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins")

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 2 - The Interview

Mark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 8, Episode 11 - Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May

On the sofa: Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talking about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performing her new single Inside Out.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
That Sunday Night Show. Adrian Chiles. Copyright: Avalon Television

That Sunday Night Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Adrian Chiles is joined by Al Murray, Happy Mondays frontman and I'm A Celebrity survivor Shaun Ryder, and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Pamela Stephenson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm
Under The Mud

Under The Mud

TV premiere of this 2006 film set in an area of Liverpool with high unemployment and one of the worst teenage pregnancy rates in Europe. The action takes place over twenty-four hours, centering around the Potts household – second home to teenage slacker, Magic, who’s such a part of the furniture that his longing for the eccentric beauty Paula Potts goes completely un-noticed. To the love of his life he’s just her twin brother’s best mate.

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