British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 18th January 2011

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

Hedz

Series 2, Episode 14

Kids' comedy series putting celebrities in unexpected places.

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 11 - Baby Love

When Angela is asked to babysit, the monsters ask Nick how babies are made. As usual, they get the wrong end of the stick and Haggis ends up thinking he's pregnant. But will Eddie and Angela persuade him that the baby's not his before the real mother comes back?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
My Almost Famous Family

My Almost Famous Family

Episode 2 - The Girl Is Mine

While Gary and Shalondra are away Terry comes to play... his really loud guitar! Unfortunately it's just when Toyah needs to practise for her grade eight cello exam. To make matters worse Terry insists the band perform his old embarrassing hit from the Seventies. Where's mum and dad when you need them? Stuck in a field in the campervan with a deadly bull, that's where.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Family Way

Dr Martin Ellingham's parents, Christopher and Margaret, make a surprise visit to Cornwall to stay with their son.

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 2, Episode 6 - Only Two Can Play

When Terry takes up painting, June resurrects an old interest in playing the cello. Sadly, neither of them seem to have the slightest bit of talent in their respective fields.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 2

Featuring Opera Oliver - the restaurant owner who just loves to sing about his food.

Radio 7 5:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 2, Episode 2 - Relax

Brian persuades Clare to take a holiday, but Clare can't switch off. Will the office fall apart without her?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 3, Episode 1 - No Richie, No Cry

Richie is away, and Adam is missing him. But soon Adam discovers dance teacher Juanita, and so forgets all about his son.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Christmas Special - Groovy

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 3, Episode 6

Grumpy bachelor Robin Lightfoot suddenly realises he must have been personally responsible for the two universes colliding when he travels back in time to the day he was born.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 6 - Genius

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Graham Norton.

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

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 6

Carl's 21st birthday is on the horizon and in an attempt to raise funds he sets up his own valet service.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Nebulous. Image shows from L to R: Paula Breeze (Rosie Cavaliero), Rory Lawson (Graham Duff), Professor Nebulous (Mark Gatiss). Copyright: BBC / Baby Cow Productions

Nebulous

Series 3, Episode 6 - Holofile 703: Us and Phlegm

Nebulous discovers that 99% of Britain's workforce has called in sick with 'Serious Illness Syndrome', including K.E.N.T.'s staff.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Robyn (Minnie Ayres), Jas (Hannah Job), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), DK (Joe Tracini), Matt (Tony Bignell), Chloe (Anabel Barnston). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 3, Episode 1 - Kissy Woo!

Matt's spending an increasing amount of time with a new student at college, and Chloe is incensed to discover that Robin is, in fact, Robyn...

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 4

St John's Ambulance volunteer April May is working at Cruft's; Vicky Pollard has a visit from her social worker; and Olivier Laurence attends an audition.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Bubble. David Mitchell. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Bubble

Episode 1 - Reginald D. Hunter, Victoria Coren, Frank Skinner

A comedy news-quiz hosted by David Mitchell. Each week three contestants are locked in a media-free zone.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 7

Kelly and Shane need all the help they can get when their new fantasy-kidnap business lands them in trouble and sparks a police investigation.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
60 min
Comic's Choice. Bill Bailey. Copyright: Unique Productions

Comic's Choice

Episode 3 - Jo Brand

Jo Brand discusses her all-time heroes, favourite shows, and the comedies and comedians that inspired her so much that she wishes she could hand them an award.

BBC Three 1:50am (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Robyn (Minnie Ayres), Jas (Hannah Job), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), DK (Joe Tracini), Matt (Tony Bignell), Chloe (Anabel Barnston). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 3, Episode 1 - Kissy Woo!

Matt's spending an increasing amount of time with a new student at college, and Chloe is incensed to discover that Robin is, in fact, Robyn...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 7

Kelly and Shane need all the help they can get when their new fantasy-kidnap business lands them in trouble and sparks a police investigation.

Share this page