British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 1st May 2011

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 7, Episode 4

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 eyes, snakes, cutlery and dieting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 3, Episode 4

Arthur Smith presents music and comedy from his home in South London with Billy Jenkins, Kevin Eldon, Imran Yusuf and Kate Fox.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 1, Episode 4 - Neil Innes

With Neil Innes. Ideas include bunk chairs, helium-filled bubble wrap and and randomising the days of the week via lottery.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Camping. Image shows from L to R: Sid Boggle (Sid James), Bernie Lugg (Bernard Bresslaw). Copyright: ITV Studios

Carry On Camping

Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 3, Episode 4 - Phill Jupitus interviews John Hegley

Phill Jupitus talks to fellow poet and comedian John Hegley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Carry On Henry. Henry VIII (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Henry

Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:15pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Life Of Riley. Image shows from L to R: Danny Riley (Taylor Fawcett), Katy Riley (Lucinda Dryzek), Maddy Riley (Caroline Quentin), Jim Riley (Neil Dudgeon), Ted Jackson (Patrick Nolan). Copyright: Catherine Bailey Productions Limited

Life Of Riley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Interference

Maddy sets out to prove that she isn't an interfering mum while Jim tries to deal with his addiction to coffee. Who will crack first?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 1

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

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 Whistling Spy Enigma: Neddie goes on the search of a whistling secret agent. From 1954.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the German should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

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

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross Noble

Jack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Holidays

Grumpy Old Holidays

Four-part series in which grumpy celebrities ponder on why holidays are just another of life's many disappointments.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Special - Have I Got Election News For You

The 2010 General Election is finally over - which gives HIGNFY a chance to mock Brown, Cameron and Clegg without having to worry about being impartial. With host Jo Brand and guest panellists Jon Richardson and ex-MP Lembit Opik.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse

A look back at the life and career of comedian Bob Monkhouse through a collection of previously unseen archive material.

Comedy Central Extra 9:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Holidays

Grumpy Old Holidays

Four-part series in which grumpy celebrities ponder on why holidays are just another of life's many disappointments.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, Simon Evans, Isy Suttie. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dave Gorman

The roaming comedy showcase reaches Birmingham, where the headline act is quick-witted Genius host Dave Gorman. Support comes from Isy Suttie and Simon Evans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 3, Episode 4

Arthur Smith presents music and comedy from his home in South London with Billy Jenkins, Kevin Eldon, Imran Yusuf and Kate Fox.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
The Story Of Light Entertainment. Copyright: Shine

The Story Of Light Entertainment

Episode 2 - All Round Entertainers

This edition looks at the 'all round entertainers' who originally came from the Victorian music hall tradition.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 1

The first ever episode. Linda Smith is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Jeremy Hardy on his team.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Ape That Got Lucky. Image shows from L to R: Professor Austin Herring (Geoffrey McGivern), Chris Addison, Dan Tetsell, Jo Enright. Copyright: BBC

The Ape That Got Lucky

Episode 1 - Language and Communication

In his first programme, Chris Addison looks at how language and communication help to shape human evolution.

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 8 - Going To America

A successful American priest sees Ted talking down a fellow priest from a window ledge, and invites him to move over to LA and become a television celebrity cleric.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 3

A compilation of some of the best bits from the 'H' series of QI, with Stephen Fry, Alan Davies, and a host of special guests.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 1 - Nil By Muff

Gaz and Donna are finally together, but Gaz was left paralysed by his accident and the two of them are struggling to come to terms with his new life in a wheelchair.

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 5

Sam has his death foretold by The Oracle of Fenrog, Lord Darkness books himself in for a retox and Kreech unwittingly releases the dreaded Nightdemon.

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 6 - Dissolution

As Sophie and Tim get closer, Daisy and Mike get increasingly jealous. Secrets from the past come back to haunt Tim and Daisy. Twist and Brian split up. Everyone finally vents their frustration at Daisy's birthday dinner.

BBC Four Midnight (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 2 - Cheese Toastie

Gaz struggles to get used to his metrosexual carer Billy. Not only does Billy have manicures, he keeps calling him babe and trying to hug him. Billy is upset, but he's determined to win Gaz round no matter what it takes.

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 3 - 50/50

Jen has a new admirer, but his romantic gesture goes horribly wrong when Jen's inability to tell the truth results in a very public humiliation. Meanwhile, Moss and Roy conduct an experiment with a 'lonely hearts' website.

Comedy Central 12:35am (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, Simon Evans, Isy Suttie. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dave Gorman

The roaming comedy showcase reaches Birmingham, where the headline act is quick-witted Genius host Dave Gorman. Support comes from Isy Suttie and Simon Evans.

Comedy Central Extra 1:50am (repeat)
Ross Noble: Unrealtime. Ross Noble. Copyright: Stunt Baby

Ross Noble: Unrealtime

The first televised stand up performance from Geordie comedian Ross Noble.

Comedy Central 2am (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 1 - Beginnings

Daisy stumbles upon Tim (thinking he's a drug dealer) when they are both flat hunting. After finding a great place that specifies "professional couples only", they decide to pretend to be a couple. They move into Marsha's house and meet Brian.

Comedy Central 2:25am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

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

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