British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 16th May 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lad?

Persuaded by his girlfriend and family, Simon attends his school reunion, determined that no one should find out what he does for a living.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am
30 min
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 3

Jenny is worried about looking after a baby, and downbeat romantic Keith thinks his poems sound like suicide notes.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 1, Episode 1 - Eleanor Fane-Gore

Jeremy interviews Eleanor Fane-Gore, writer of bullying children's tales and purveyor of fascist doctrines.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mr Blue Sky. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Easter (Mark Benton), Jacqui Easter (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Avalon Television

Mr Blue Sky

Series 1, Episode 1 - Get Well Soon

Robbie, in search of a stigma, bites off more than he can chew, while Harvey makes the most of a beautiful day and walks to work - what could possibly go wrong?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 7, Episode 6

Arthur Smith, Tony Hawks, Charlie Brooker and Rhod Gilbert appear in the panel game built on truth and lies. Subject covered tonight include ears, divorce, badgers and ice cream.

BBC Radio Scotland 2:05pm (repeat)
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 2, Episode 7

Panel show in which Miles Jupp presides over a class of unruly celebrity pupils, assisted by stand-up Susan Morrison. This week's contestants are Andi Osho, Moray Hunter, Wendy Wason and John Mackay.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 5 - Tidylicious

Sadie is sick to death with the low standards of hygiene in her home - and the apparent lack of interest from all the males she lives with, so she hires a housekeeper who turns out to be bananas.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mating Game

Mildred's beloved dog Truffles is in season. George is all for getting her some form of injection - until he hears the price of pedigree puppies. Meanwhile, Tristram's becoming more impressionable, and Ann insists Jeffrey gives up smoking.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 2, Episode 1

Live phone-in show hosted by Gary Bellamy. Starring Rhys Thomas, with Amelia Bullmore, Simon Day, Felix Dexter, Charlie Higson. With special guests Harry Enfield and Catherine Tate. War and Chocolate are the topics.

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

Just A Minute

Series 60, Episode 1

The ever-popular panel show hosted by Nicholas Parsons returns. Panellists Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks tackle subjects including 'My Nan' and 'Breakfast in Bed'.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 1, Episode 1 - Eleanor Fane-Gore

Jeremy interviews Eleanor Fane-Gore, writer of bullying children's tales and purveyor of fascist doctrines.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 8

With guest host Lee Mack and panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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, Highlights Special - The Best Of A League Of Their Own 3 Volume One

Highlights from the sport panel show's third and best season yet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (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 2 - Manny's First Day

New arrival Manny is on a mission to impress as Bernard's assistant. But Bernard far from approves.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 2

Gina Yashere makes her first appearance on the show, joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Meanwhile John Oliver and Al Murray join Rory Bremner again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

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 24, Episode 1

Featuring guest host Mark Ronson, with Alesha Dixon and Saturday Mollie King joining Phill, and Tiny Tempah and comedian Paul Foot joining Noel's team.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 7, Episode 6

Arthur Smith, Tony Hawks, Charlie Brooker and Rhod Gilbert appear in the panel game built on truth and lies. Subject covered tonight include ears, divorce, badgers and ice cream.

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

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Quantocking

Mark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Greg Davies. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg Davies

Greg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 3

Jenny is worried about looking after a baby, and downbeat romantic Keith thinks his poems sound like suicide notes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 9, Episode 5 - Lady Gaga, Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Byrne

Graham is joined by Lady Gaga as she performs two numbers - Judas and Born This Way - and showcases some spectacular costumes. Plus Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush, star of The King's Speech and new film Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. And Gwyneth Paltrow too!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 14

Joining the panel this week is Boyzone heartthrob Shane Lynch, fellow Boyzone band mate and Coronation Street star Keith Duffy and pop legend Lulu. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest team captain Chris Moyles.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 9, Episode 5 - Lady Gaga, Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Byrne

Graham is joined by Lady Gaga as she performs two numbers - Judas and Born This Way - and showcases some spectacular costumes. Plus Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush, star of The King's Speech and new film Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. And Gwyneth Paltrow too!

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 9, Episode 5 - Lady Gaga, Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Byrne

Graham is joined by Lady Gaga as she performs two numbers - Judas and Born This Way - and showcases some spectacular costumes. Plus Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush, star of The King's Speech and new film Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. And Gwyneth Paltrow too!

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 8

With guest host Lee Mack and panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Comedy Central 12:05am
30 min
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Highlights Special

The very best of Olivia Lee's hidden camera comedy sketch show, featuring; Miss Single, Neurotic Flatmate and many more.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 2

Gina Yashere makes her first appearance on the show, joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Meanwhile John Oliver and Al Murray join Rory Bremner again.

Comedy Central 12:45am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Highlights Special

The very best of Olivia Lee's hidden camera comedy sketch show, featuring; Miss Single, Neurotic Flatmate and many more.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Dave channel logo 1:15am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Quantocking

Mark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 2:05am (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 4 - Karma

A near-death experience makes Rick a changed man. From now on, he plans to embrace the positive and see only the good in people.

Comedy Central 2:15am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 9

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on aggressive Londoners, Steve Williams on graffiti, Andi Osho on Nigerian parenting and Mike Wilmot on alcoholism and London.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

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

Comedy Central 2:45am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 17

Dave Fulton on the World Cup, Mick Ferry on long term relationships, Jeff Innocent on holidaying in Guernsey, and Ian Moore on today's youth.

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

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 6, Episode 3 - Growth

In the first of a two-part story Rab becomes seriously ill, but for once drink isn't responsible - he's only had eight pints of beer.

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