British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 20th February 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Endgame

Victor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother. There is a mix-up over a holiday cottage, Victor buys a haunted caravan, and Margaret has a heart attack.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
7 Day Saturday. Chris Addison. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 2, Episode 20

The week they relaunched Big Society... again. Chris Addison is joined by Joe Wilkinson, Henry Paker and Celia Pacquola to chat about the news.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 59, Episode 2

The panellists this week are Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Sue Perkins and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:55pm (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 5 - He's Just Not That Into Ben

Ben goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.

Radio 7 3pm (repeat)
The Alan Davies Show. Alan (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

The Alan Davies Show

Episode 1 - Poo

Alan, Kate and Murray get themselves separately locked in and have to be rescued.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:25pm (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 6 - Slammertime

The Harpers face a robbery and a simple case of mistaken identity, and are amazed at how quickly Ben can make new friends.

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

The News Quiz

Series 73, Episode 7

Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. Guests are Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward, Sue Perkins, and Fred MacAulay.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 11

This week's episode featured magic scones on One Man and His Campervan, a pram crash on EastEnders and Eoghan Quigg doing his face. Plus, we find out who the TV Burp employee of the month is.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Entente Cordial

Horace goes on an exchange trip with a French station master.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 2 - Manchester

This week, Michael is at the Manchester Apollo, where he is joined by North West favourite Jason Manford as well as John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan - The Inside Story. Image shows from L to R: Julia Davis, Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Pett Productions

Steve Coogan - The Inside Story

An unconventional look at the best of Steve Coogan's television work and character comedy. With classic moments, rare footage and new sketches.

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 6

Swingers Donald and Jacqueline have a holiday visitor in the shape of Wink McAndrew who raises a few eyebrows amongst the holidaymakers.

Radio 7 9:15pm (repeat)
Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams. Kenneth Williams. Copyright: Pier Productions

Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams

Episode 1

In the first episode, the young Kenneth Williams shows academic promise and an instinct for comedy, but his father tells him he must learn a trade.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

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

That Sunday Night Show

Series 1, Episode 7

Adrian Chiles is joined by entrepreneur and political advisor Lord Alan Sugar, TV personality Janet Street-Porter, chef Heston Blumenthal, the voice of the Post Office queueing system Terry Green and writer and comedian Russell Kane.

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 2, Episode 3 - The Fitness Club

The Laird challenges Dougal to a MacAthlon, the famous Highland endurance test, which involves swimming Loch Crankie, cycling to the bottom of Ben Kingsley then running the length of Glen Close.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide Shut

Alan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 1 - Gardens

With Dara O'Briain, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell.

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 4 - A Restoration Re-Ruined Only Even Worse

Pip is heavily in debt when he has to bribe the whole of the House of Commons not to hang him.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 5, Episode 9 - Lee Mack, Samuel L. Jackson, JLS

Alan is joined by Lee Mack; Matt Smith tells Alan all about his new drama; plus JLS drop in to share all their news and perform Eyes Wide Shut.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Miles Jupp

Newsjack

Series 4, Episode 2

This week David Cameron relaunches the Big Society again, Silvio Berlusconi appears on Take Me Out, there is appeal for more awards to be given to The King's Speech, and the NHS begins using hypnotherapy during pregnancy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Basic Alan

Alan is the only guest at the Linton Travel Tavern when the manager decides to close it for refurbishment, leaving Alan at a loose end with some tungsten-tipped screws.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (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 8 - Cigarettes And Alcohol And Rollerblading

It's Lent, and following a gloating phonecall from Dick, Ted decides that he, Jack and Dougal should give up their smoking, drinking, and rollerblading respectively. However, it proves to be far more difficult than expected, and the trio call in some outside help...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. Billy Connolly. Copyright: Visual Voodoo Films

The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups

Episode 2 - 100 Greatest Stand-Ups 2010

Epic countdown in which Channel 4 present the results of a new, updated 2010 version of the poll asking the British public who they think are the greatest stand-up comedians ever.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Reggie Perrin. Reggie Perrin (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Objective Productions

Reggie Perrin

Series 2, Episode 1

After cracking up in front of his colleagues at a sales conference, Reggie has disappeared to the beach. But what should he do next? Walk out to sea, or start a new life? Without Reggie, Groomtech is in big trouble.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

The trials and tribulations of six thirtysomethings struggling with life in general, but above all, relationships.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 3 - Art

Brian gets an invitation to see a play by his old partner and non-gender-specific-ex-chaste-heterosexual-lover - Vulva. Tempted by free wine, Tim and Daisy go with him. However, after some cheap speed, an all-nighter with Resident Evil 2 and Twiglets Tim loses control. Daisy had a job interview at the glossy magazine Flaps and then presents her own piece of performance art.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 1 - Gardens

With Dara O'Briain, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan - The Inside Story. Image shows from L to R: Julia Davis, Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Pett Productions

Steve Coogan - The Inside Story

An unconventional look at the best of Steve Coogan's television work and character comedy. With classic moments, rare footage and new sketches.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford. Jason Manford. Copyright: ITV Studios

Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford

Episode 6

Jason Manford is joined by the one and only Dame Edna Everage, Irish comic Jason Byrne, lovable Geordie Chris Ramsey and regular guest Russell Kane. Plus there is music and comedy from Australian trio Axis of Awesome.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 2.6, Sofa Man: Linda gets a new job in a factory while Tom lands a role in a sofa advert, increasing his exposure to the male population - with disastrous consequences.

Comedy Central 11:50pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 6

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Russell Kane on the recession, Micky Flanagan on trying for a baby, Tom Stade on drug addiction and Mark Watson on Londoners and muggers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Magda (Anna Crilly), Ben (Rasmus Hardiker), Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 2, Episode 1 - Giraffe

According to Rick, his career is blossoming and he's never been so popular. In other words, he's still a self-deluded liar.

Comedy Central Extra 12:10am (repeat)
Edinburgh & Beyond. Copyright: Avalon Television

Edinburgh & Beyond

Al Murray presents some of the best acts from the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Nick Doody, Adam Buxton, Deidre O'Kane, Colin Hoult and Fergus Craig.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
Reggie Perrin. Reggie Perrin (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Objective Productions

Reggie Perrin

Series 2, Episode 1

After cracking up in front of his colleagues at a sales conference, Reggie has disappeared to the beach. But what should he do next? Walk out to sea, or start a new life? Without Reggie, Groomtech is in big trouble.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (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 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

Comedy Central Extra 12:20am (repeat)
Edinburgh & Beyond. Copyright: Avalon Television

Edinburgh & Beyond

Al Murray presents some of the best acts from the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Stephen K Amos, Dan Skinner, Tom Verrall, Tony Law and We Are Klang.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25am (repeat)
Benny Hill: The Untold Story. Benny Hill. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny Hill

Benny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Magda (Anna Crilly), Ben (Rasmus Hardiker), Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 2, Episode 2 - Hero

Rick becomes a local hero when he stops someone from committing suicide.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:40am (repeat)
Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Magda (Anna Crilly), Ben (Rasmus Hardiker), Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 2, Episode 1 - Giraffe

According to Rick, his career is blossoming and he's never been so popular. In other words, he's still a self-deluded liar.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide Shut

Alan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:10am (repeat)
Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Magda (Anna Crilly), Ben (Rasmus Hardiker), Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 2, Episode 2 - Hero

Rick becomes a local hero when he stops someone from committing suicide.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Cult comedy in which Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present some very surreal comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Basic Alan

Alan is the only guest at the Linton Travel Tavern when the manager decides to close it for refurbishment, leaving Alan at a loose end with some tungsten-tipped screws.

Comedy Central 1:50am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 4

Lady Gatecrasher talks some bull at a cattle auction, and Terrible Therapist turns out to be a bit of a sucker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Benny Hill: The Untold Story. Benny Hill. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny Hill

Benny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?. Image shows from L to R: Tony Slattery, Clive Anderson, Colin Mochrie, Caroline Quentin, Ryan Stiles. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Clive Anderson introduces more comic mayhem and quick-thinking improvisation with Greg Proops, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood.

Comedy Central Extra 2:10am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 6

Miss Single offers to slip into something less comfortable in a furniture shop; Technophobe toys with a car mechanic; and a camera gets broken in the artist's studio.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

Cult Japanese-style sketch show. A wacky no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities.

BBC Three 2:25am (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 5 - Dib Dib Dib

After much reluctance the principal finally agrees to let Mr Palmer sign DK up to his scouting group for boys.

Comedy Central 2:50am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 5

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Kevin Bridges on his Scottish accent, Zoe Lyons on alpha males, Andrew Lawrence on his school experiences and Russell Kane on the X Factor.

Comedy Central Extra 3:10am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Long-running Scottish sitcom starring Gregor Fisher as Rab C Nesbitt, a rude, dirty, lazy, foul-mouthed, sexist alcoholic.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Long-running Scottish sitcom starring Gregor Fisher as Rab C Nesbitt, a rude, dirty, lazy, foul-mouthed, sexist alcoholic.

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