British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 15th March 2011

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

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 2 - Beep Beep Timmy

Timmy is distraught to find the hooter on his trike is broken but is delighted when Osbourne replaces it.

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 6

The Ug and Ugio families go head to head on Stone Age Family Fortunes, mad King George III's doctors are even madder than he is, and Emperor Elagabalus launches his pranktastic Roman lottery.

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 7 - Terry In Court

After an accident involving a refuse cart, Terry decides to defend himself in court. But his bumbling nature soon sees justice undone.

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

Clare In The Community

Series 3, Episode 4 - We Need To Talk About Brian

Clare and Brian are about to move into a new home, but when Clare finds something disturbing whilst packing, will she want to move anywhere with Brian?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 4, Episode 1

Spoof phone-in show starring Rhys Thomas as Gary Bellamy. With Amelia Bullmore, Simon Day, Felix Dexter, Charlie Higson, Lucy Montgomery and Paul Whitehouse as the Great British Public.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 10 - Flora And Fauna

With John Sergeant, Jimmy Carr and Jo Brand.

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 4, Episode 3

The Garvey's get a bit of a shock when they discover that Mel's debt has been taken on by some gangsters. They find themselves attempting a very risky bet to pay off what they owe.

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

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

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

QI

Series F, Episode 12 - Food

With David Mitchell, Rich Hall and Jimmy Carr.

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

24 Hour Panel People

Episode 3

BBC Three presents more highlights from the epic comedy event, following David Walliams as he switches between the roles of host, team captain and panellist on various panel games.

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 2 - Fever

Fran is too hot for comfort, Bernard wants a summer fling and Manny tries to cool down for fear of onsetting his 'illness'.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
35 min
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Karl imagines what life would be like if he had a doppelgänger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 1

Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige are on the case.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 1, Episode 3

Terry Tibbs enters the dating scene; Dufrais visits an N-Dubz video shoot; Brian Badonde goes whisky tasting; Iraqi TV meets a Sean Connery lookalike; and Augustus Kwembe installs himself as a Morrison's checkout assistant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 4 - Joanna's Birthday

It's Joanna's 48th birthday, something she is not keen on anyone else knowing about. Alan gives him a locket as a present, but there is something unpleasant inside it. Caroline discovers a league table of all the women in the hospital made by Guy, and Martin has trouble with his mother... whoever she is.

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 Carl Donnelly, Henning Wehn, Micky Flanagan and Kristen Schaal.

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

24 Hour Panel People

Episode 3

BBC Three presents more highlights from the epic comedy event, following David Walliams as he switches between the roles of host, team captain and panellist on various panel games.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 12

Jason Byrne on marriage and annoying his wife, Lloyd Langford on the recession, Jo Caulfield on relationships and Dave Fulton on the police.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (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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