British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 10th April 2011

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 12 - Fireman Timmy

Timmy and Yabba make a fire engine out of an old cardboard box.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 7, Episode 1

Alan Davies, Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke and Lucy Porter play the panel game built on truth and lies hosted by David Mitchell. Subjects covered tonight include Enid Blyton, curry, flies and breasts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Brothers Faversham, Episode 1 - Horatius

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Horatius, Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier and first born of the Faversham brothers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Very World Of Milton Jones. Milton Jones. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Very World Of Milton Jones

Series 1, Episode 1

Falling from the sky, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Swim

Does it seem like the media is run by idiots, lying charlatans and moronic 12-year-olds? Welcome to the world of Ed Reardon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Kenny Everett

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Kenny Everett

Heroes Of Comedy celebrates the work of Kenny Everett, an anarchic genius of comedy who introduced Britain to such characters as Captain Kremmen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: How Tickled I've Been. Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Living Legends: Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd discusses his comedy and method of working, while colleagues from the world of comedy and entertainment pay tribute to his delivery, timing and energy.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams. Kenneth Williams. Copyright: Pier Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 1 - Kenneth Williams

Portrait of popular comic actor Kenneth Williams, star of TV, radio and film, whose outrageous antics masked loneliness and a life of paradoxes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

The Greatest Mountain in the World: Neddie plans to climb the tallest mountain in the world. The problem is that it starts underwater. First aired in 1954.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 6 - Antidotes

With Howard Goodall, Jo Brand and Danny Baker.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum Piece

The LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Peabody Museum of Historic Army Weapons, closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however in the form of the curator, who just happens to be Jones's father.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!. Kenneth Williams (Michael Sheen)

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

Biopic starring Michael Sheen as Carry On star Kenneth Williams. A portrait of a fastidious performer who hankered after recognition.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Series 3, Episode 1 - It's Just Everything

The wacky world of computers heralds the start of a new list of grumbles from among others Ann Widdecombe, Eve Pollard, Fiona Phillips, Germaine Greer, Indira Joshi, Janet Street-Porter, Jenny Eclair, Linda Robson, Sheila Ferguson and Sheila Hancock.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 6 - Drinks

With John Sessions, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

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 6

Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Full Monty. Image shows from L to R: Nathan (William Snape), Dave (Mark Addy), Gaz (Robert Carlyle), Lomper (Steve Huison), Gerald (Tom Wilkinson)

The Full Monty

Unemployed friends Gaz and Dave decide to start their own Chippendales-style show to make some quick cash.

Comedy Central Extra 9:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Series 3, Episode 2 - Beat The Clock

The demands on the modern woman form the basis for this catalogue of complaint from, among others, Germaine Greer.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Christmas Special - December

Christmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Children In Need Special - Entertainment

A Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

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 1, Episode 4 - The Blackout

Fran sees her boyfriend on a lunch date. Bernard is snubbed by friends but doesn't know why and Manny plays good cop, bad cop.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
All Bar Luke. Luke Walsall (Tim Key). Copyright: Angel Eye Media

All Bar Luke

Series 1, Episode 2 - Luke And The Kebabs

Luke and his brother near the end of another awful night. A quick stop for kebabs turns into a major incident.

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 3, Episode 5 - Escape From Victory

Once again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 1, Episode 4 - Calamity Dave

The hoe-down low-down on the Posh and Becks story.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Morning After

Darren wakes up next to a beautiful woman, but what should be his dream come true turns out to be a complete nightmare - particularly when he has absolutely no clue as to who she is or how he got there.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 1, Episode 2

The heroes go in search of Amis when he is kidnapped by Lord Darkness.

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 2, Episode 3 - Mettle

After several failed attempts at work, Daisy meets her match in boss Tina at a restaurant she is working in. Whilst Daisy finds herself trapped in a bizarre parallel world to One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Tim and Mike get stuck in a tense row about Robot Wars. Brian has an accident that also boosts his artistic career.

Comedy Central 11:40pm (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 2

Investigative reporter Rachel Connigle tracks down a Latin American dictator in the suburbs, and the OCD lady gets a taxi.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 3 - Glasgow

Frank is in Glasgow with guests Greg Davies and Victoria Coren.

Comedy Central 12:10am (repeat)
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 6 - Men Without Women

Douglas hires Jen as his new PA, which gives Moss and Roy free reign in the office.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (repeat)
Ross Noble: Sonic Waffle. Ross Noble. Copyright: Stunt Baby

Ross Noble: Sonic Waffle

The second televised stand-up show from Ross Noble.

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