British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 30th January 2011

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
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 5

A welcome visit to the Central Theatre in Chatham for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden plus Rob Brydon on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Carry On Cabby. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy (Jim Dale), Charlie Hawkins (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Cabby

Sid James stars as the proprietor of a successful cab firm. Suddenly a new taxi company arrive in town, and they have a secret weapon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (repeat)
Carry On Spying. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Spying

Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.

Radio 7 3pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Radio Shuttleworth 1, Episode 1

Singer John Shuttleworth takes over the airwaves, with guests Leo Sayer, John Hegley and Jenny Eclair.

Radio 7 3:30pm (repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Steve Brown

Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined in the studio by Steve Brown.

Radio 7 4pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 3, Special - Burns Night

There is great excitement in the Glen as Hamish and Dougal propose their first ever Burns Night - a foreign tradition they plan to import to Scotland.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 3 - Desperately Stalking Susan

Ben forgets about Valentine's Day, but discovers that Susan has a more attentive admirer. Featuring guest star Sam Kelly.

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

The News Quiz

Series 73, Episode 4

Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show, with guests Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel, Hugo Rifkind and Sue Perkins.

BBC Radio Scotland 4:30pm (repeat)
Susan Calman

Susan Calman Stands Up For Burns

The Scottish comic examines the use of humour in the poetry of Robert Burns.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
The Funny Side Of.... Clive Anderson. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Side Of...

Episode 1 - The Funny Side Of TV Talent

Clive Anderson guides us through the history of television's talent shows. Where did they come from? How have they evolved? And why do we so frequently end up laughing at them?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 3

The Oracle is given the run around by a blind date with a very big secret. Brandy seduces Mateo when Martin isn't looking. Mel decides he is going to buy a local tourist spot Peacock Island and tries to find the mysterious Spanish owner.

Radio 7 10pm
15 min
Image shows from L to R: James Wrighton, Benjamin Wilson, Andrew Spiers, Elliott Tiney

Idiots Of Ants: Totally Gizmo

Episode 4 - Dimension Jump

This week we see a device that allows people to talk to animals and the chance to see some parallel worlds.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
That Sunday Night Show. Adrian Chiles. Copyright: Avalon Television

That Sunday Night Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Adrian Chiles is joined by broadcaster, journalist and political aide Alistair Campbell, comedian and I'm A Celebrity survivor Jenny Eclair and Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp to cast a wry eye over the big events of the past week.

Radio 7 10:15pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Shooting Party

Hamish and Dougal assist the Laird in summoning up the heavy armaments for an afternoon's shooting on the moors.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 12 - Food

With David Mitchell, Rich Hall and Jimmy Carr.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 2, Episode 1 - A Happy Life, Cruelly Re-Kippered

Pip Bin struggles against the cruel plotting of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent, recently returned from the dead. A plot is afoot to steal Britain's loveliest school, St Lovely's.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Highlights Special

David O'Doherty presents a compilation of the best bits from this series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Join him as he reunites all of the guest hosts for a star-studded evening of entertainment.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 3

With guest host Miranda Hart and panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Isy Suttie

Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined in the studio by comic singer/songwriter and Peep Show star Isy Suttie.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 5, Episode 6 - James Corden, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kerry Katona

Alan is joined on the sofa by James Corden, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch and Dancing On Ice contestant Kerry Katona. With music from Jamiroquai.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 2 - Calamity Jen

The team face their first test during Reynholm Industries' so-called 'war on stress'. The office is on fire, Roy has a sudden attack of kleptomania, and Jen's new shoes are two sizes too small.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford. Jason Manford. Copyright: ITV Studios

Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford

Episode 3

Jason Manford is joined once again by Russell Kane as well as Tim Vine, Pete Firman, Lee Nelson and Susan Calman. James Blunt undertakes house band duties while the one and only Enrique Iglesias is the special guest pop act.

Comedy Central 12:10am
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 20

Justin Moorhouse on coffee shops, Carl Donnelly on one night stands, Chris McCausland on embarrassing situations, and Craig Campbell on Norway.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
Penelope Princess Of Pets. Image shows from L to R: Kyle (Kurt Braunohler), Thomas Stone MP (Julian Barratt), Penelope (Kristen Schaal). Copyright: Avalon Television

Penelope Princess Of Pets

A Comedy Lab sitcom pilot starring Kristen Schaal as a woman who can talk to animals.

BBC Three 2:20am (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 2 - Badvert

When the Principal offers £500 to the makers of the best advert for the college, the gang can't resist taking par. But could the continued tension between Jas and Ollie rip the project at the seams?

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