British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 18th May 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Comedy panel game chaired by Humphrey Lyttelton, with Tim Brooke-Taylor, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. First aired in 1984.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 1, Episode 3 - Peggy Saville

In today's episode, Jeremy takes a look at Peggy Saville. He speaks to 'close friend' Honor Blackman about what made Peggy such a special and loved star.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 1, Episode 1 - Skipton

Mark records a show in the Mart Theatre, a livestock auction hall in Skipton, North Yorkshire, celebrating canals, castles, cows and what makes the town and its people distinctive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Childhood Sweetheart

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Gobetweenies. Image shows from L to R: Mimi (Sarah Alexander), Tom (Finlay Christie), Lucy (Phoebe Abbott), Joe (David Tennant). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Gobetweenies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Sniffing Stevie And The Gym Horse

Divorced parents Joe and Mimi confuse son Tom about the morality of befriending losers. And Lucy explores a tattoo parlour.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:25pm (repeat)
Carry On Regardless. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Regardless

Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.

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 5, Episode 2 - In Sickness And In Health

Mildred's in hospital with a suspected grumbling appendix, leaving George home alone for a few days. Or he would be, if Jerry didn't drop by!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Just William. William Brown (Daniel Roche). Copyright: BBC

Just William

Episode 3 - The School Report

A bad school report means lessons all summer for William, and Bob the gardener is sacked by Mr Bott. A cunning plan is needed, and portly Mr Bott's unsightly efforts to fight the flab give the pals exactly that.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Very World Of Milton Jones. Milton Jones. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Very World Of Milton Jones

Series 2, Episode 1

About to be shot by Mexican bandits, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 3, Episode 3

Arthur Smith presents stand-up comedy from Sean Lock and Annette Fagon and music from Squeeze, all from his own home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Childhood Sweetheart

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - Big Brother

Hacker's department has been put in charge of a massive database containing information on every citizen in the country. He wants to put forward safeguards, but Sir Humphrey is less keen.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 1, Episode 3 - Peggy Saville

In today's episode, Jeremy takes a look at Peggy Saville. He speaks to 'close friend' Honor Blackman about what made Peggy such a special and loved star.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 5 - Always On My Mind

Having been called out to see bed-bound Helen Pratt, her husband, Phil, accuses Doc Martin of killing her when she dies mid-examination. Pauline's attention is distracted from surgery work when she's invited to join the Portwenn volunteer lifeboat crew.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
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 6 - Absent Friends

When an old friend passes away, Jim realises how small his social circle has become; Maddy decides to solve this problem by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Ted decides to take charge of the family finances.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Family Way

Dr Martin Ellingham's parents, Christopher and Margaret, make a surprise visit to Cornwall to stay with their son.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 5 - France

With Hugh Dennis, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 7

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print.

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

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 6

Mum and Dad struggle to put things right between them, but Karen is unimpressed by their behaviour.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 1 - Backwards

Rimmer and Kryten crash-land on a planet and are shocked to find it is Earth - but an Earth where time is running in reverse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Gobetweenies. Image shows from L to R: Mimi (Sarah Alexander), Tom (Finlay Christie), Lucy (Phoebe Abbott), Joe (David Tennant). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Gobetweenies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Sniffing Stevie And The Gym Horse

Divorced parents Joe and Mimi confuse son Tom about the morality of befriending losers. And Lucy explores a tattoo parlour.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 3 - Jo Brand

Deadpan host Jack Dee presents more comedy from the London theatre, recounting a traumatic experience at Disneyland before introducing a performance by Jo Brand, who vents her wrath on Big Brother and Trinny and Susannah.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 1, Episode 1

Jools Holland finds himself in a police station after an incident in a public shower; various religious leaders battle over Radio 4's Thought For The Day spot; whilst Mike Leigh's scam in getting actors to work for nothing as part of their 'role research' extends to Walmart in America.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 5 - Drunk

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 9 - Creatures

With Helen Atkinson-Wood, Andy Hamilton and Bill Bailey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Fabulous. Faye Walters (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: BBC

Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 3

The family come to dinner and Faye goes looking for her missing dad.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

Series 1, Episode 5 - War

Xanthippe's luck is in when the war-like but sex mad Spartans arrive in Athens on a cultural exchange visit.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Sex And The Sitcom. Copyright: Crocodile Media

Sex And The Sitcom

Documentary examining how society's attitudes towards sex and sexuality since the 1950s have been reflected in sitcom.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 6 - In Bed With Dorothy

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC Two 11:20pm
30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 2, Episode 3 - Charity

Stewart Lee talks about charity - do we have a moral obligation to give to charity? Most people in the UK are well off by global standards, so what should we be giving to charity?

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 3

With guest host Miranda Hart and panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.

BBC Three 11:20pm (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 5 - Shagger

Cassie and Billy are in lust and she couldn't be happier. Billy, on the other hand, thinks their sex life is affecting his football.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Deep Trouble. Image shows from L to R: Commander Alison Fairbanks (Katherine Jakeways), Petty Officer Lucy Radcliffe (Miranda Raison), Lieutenant Jack Trainor (Ben Willbond), Captain Paul Wade (Jim Field Smith). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Deep Trouble

Series 1, Episode 4 - Crispy Duck

A stray astronaut and a rock band cause confusion in both Captain Wade's head and Portsmouth.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 7

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Jones The Film

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive

Series 2, Episode 5

Rob is filming a low-budget TV commercial and gets stuck up a climbing wall. Whilst he is away the BBC explore the possibility of permanently replacing him with a younger, fresher host.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (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 5 - Gone

Tim gets a sense of deja vu when Sophie cancels a date to work late. So, he and Daisy go out into Camden and run into trouble when Daisy fails to differentiate between marijuana and oregano! Tim sees Duane for the first time since they went paintballing together.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

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

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 9

Mimi is suffering from insomnia and soon real life and dreams begin to merge when she becomes consumed with paranoia and ghosts.

Comedy Central 2:15am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Episode 2

These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (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 5 - Spikey

It's looking like Sam and Ben really have split up. Rick isn't that bothered - until it emerges that Sam has been seeing more of Spikey.

BBC Three 3am (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 5 - Shagger

Cassie and Billy are in lust and she couldn't be happier. Billy, on the other hand, thinks their sex life is affecting his football.

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