British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 14th March 2011

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 1 - Timmy Makes Music

Timmy cannot decide what instrument to play at band practice, so he hangs on to all of them and causes chaos.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sham

Brian talks to his daughter Rachel about Sham, a country in which alternative therapies are abound, and things such as inventing the broom are illegal.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 6

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Patrick Cargill and Trisha Noble.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper

Christmas special featuring comedy and magic from the legendary Tommy Cooper.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:25pm (repeat)
Doctor In Distress

Doctor In Distress

Dr Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) returns to St Swithin's as an experienced doctor but he still has a roving eye for the ladies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:55pm (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 6, Episode 5 - Decorating

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 4

Britain's greatest sailor, Admiral Nelson, turns out to be horribly seasick, two doctors from the Middle Ages argue over how to treat a patient, the programme discovers the many uses for an Incan llama, and the World War Two Girls sing about Girl Power on the Home Front.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:35pm (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 6, Episode 6 - End Of The World

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 8, Episode 6 - A Question Of Property

Terry finds a man sleeping in the shed, and Malcolm recommends a time-share holiday home. When a potentially valuable carriage clock disappears, various questions arise.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 59, Episode 6

Nicholas Parsons hosts the long-running panel game with guests Marcus Brigstocke, Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock and Sue Perkins.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 14

This week's episode featured Harry admitting to weeing in the pool at Centre Parcs, a chicken thrown into Shirley's kitchen on EastEnders and Heston making a "shepherd's pie on steroids".

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 4

With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 5

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 1

The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.

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

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 3

This week's guest host is Alex James from Blur and the panellists are Peter Serafinowicz, stand-up comic Holly Walsh, singer Newton Faulkner and Jessica Origliasso from The Veronicas.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
George Formby - Britain's Original Pop Star. George Formby. Copyright: Smooth Operations

George Formby - Britain's Original Pop Star

Episode 2

Stuart Maconie concludes his look at the life and career of George Formby, examining his work from World War Two onwards, and his global impact.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 1

With time ticking inexorably downwards, the marketing team come up with a major public event to mark the '1000 days to go' milestone.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 5 - Up The Duff Special

It's the 'Up The Duff' special with Holly's team being made up solely of 'mums to be', with Emma Bunton and Myleene Klass joining in the fun. Fearne is joined by Italian Stallion chef Gino D'Acampo and regular comedian, Rufus Hound.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Episode 2

In this week's fix, Arsenal's Gael Clichy and comedian Dara O'Briain join in the fun.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Man Show

Sophie tells Mark that her and Geoff are moving in together and that he thinks her and Mark should see less of each other.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
24 Hour Panel People. Copyright: BBC / Comic Relief

24 Hour Panel People

Episode 2

More highlights from David Walliams' marathon 24-hour challenge, celebrating some of the most famous and best loved panel shows from TV and radio.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Rick Spleen (Jack Dee), Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Magda (Anna Crilly), Ben (Rasmus Hardiker), Michael (Tony Gardner), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Marty (Sean Power). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 3, Episode 1 - Gas

Mel announces that Magda is moving in with them until her boiler's fixed. Rick fears that it will become a permanent arrangement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Entertainer

Fran has a new hobby and Bernard has a date. Manny holds the key to success with both.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:44pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 6

Guest host Tim Minchin is joined by Target from Roll Deep, Jason Donovan, Paloma Faith and Tim Key.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Episode 1 - Pilot

Alex Horne brings his 5 piece jazz band to Radio 4 in this pilot. Alex and the band explore the fantasies of a computer programmer; try combat aerobics for the over 60s; learn to speak 'jazz' and journey into space. Meanwhile special guest, the explorer Benedict Allen, finds out if music can enhance his rumble in the jungle.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (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

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 8, Episode 20 - Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jo Brand, Stephen Merchant, Blue

Graham Norton is joined by Hollywood great Liam Neeson, Hangover star Bradley Cooper, comedian Stephen Merchant, actress and writer Jo Brand and pop band Blue.

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

Edinburgh & Beyond

Russell Howard presents some of the best acts from the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Steve Williams, Rob Rouse, Henry Paker and Craig Campbell.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
24 Hour Panel People. Copyright: BBC / Comic Relief

24 Hour Panel People

Episode 2

More highlights from David Walliams' marathon 24-hour challenge, celebrating some of the most famous and best loved panel shows from TV and radio.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 11

Rob Rouse on becoming a father, Paul Tonkinson on the rules of rugby, Terry Alderton on accents and Simon Cowell, and Josh Howie on religion.

Comedy Central Extra 2:50am (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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