British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 6th June 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 1, Episode 3

Duncan's niece Sasha is determined to get to the Live8 Concert even if that means ending up with more debt than Africa, one of Duncan's fellow MPs tries to persuade him to block a proposal for a new wind farm, and Duncan has trouble with a "local" Olympic hopeful.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am
30 min
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 6

Sarah and her team of experts tackle two problems, 'Bullying at work - a trapeze artist who's been pushed off her perch' and 'I've finally found what I'm looking for...Terry, it's you!'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 24th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 18.00.

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 4 - Good Luck

Robbie is taught a lesson, and Harvey feels it's time to spill the beans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 60, Episode 3

The ever-popular panel show hosted by Nicholas Parsons continues.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1pm (repeat)
What The Dickens?. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Sandi Toksvig, Sue Perkins. Copyright: Liberty Bell

What The Dickens?

Series 2, Episode 1

Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by John O'Farrell and Robin Ince for a battle of wit and wits.

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 10 - Tiptastic

Sadie needs more money, so she becomes a roller-skating waitress in the Y - only to see Chloe walk off with her hard-earned cash.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 4, Episode 2 - Six Degrees

With Stephen Fry, Simon Singh, Aleks Krotoski, Matt Parker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Joyce Grenfell - Comedy With Breeding. Joyce Grenfell. Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Joyce Grenfell

Profile of Joyce Grenfell, one of the premier comediennes of her age.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 2 - I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good

While Yvonne has her heart set on moving house, Gary is still more tempted by time-travelling. Meanwhile in 1941, a tall dark stranger has entered Phoebe's life; no matter who he is, Gary wants to evict him.

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 4

Plastic Surgery and Natural Disasters are the topics for discussion this week. The special guest is Harry Enfield.

Sky Arts 2 6:30pm (repeat)
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts. Nyukhin (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Documentary - Doing Chekhov

An exclusive look behind the scenes at the making of Sky Arts' Chekhov Comedy Shorts, which saw the likes of Steve Coogan, Julia Davis and Johnny Vegas bring the playwright's work to life.

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

Just A Minute

Series 60, Episode 4

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks are the panellists. Nicholas Parsons hands out the subjects and challenges them to speak for 60 seconds.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 1, Episode 2

Bertie is in love. Jeeves considers Miss Bobbie Wickham too frivolous but any girl who can come up with a scheme to get even with Barmy Fotheringay Phipps is Bertie's idea of a helpmate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - Open Government

Newly installed in his office, Jim Hacker is about to have his first encounter with the feared Sir Humphrey Appleby in an effort to establish "Open Government".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

2010 Specials - The Grumpy Guide To The Eighties

The 80s, a decade that style forgot, along with any form of taste or decency. From Thatcher's Britain to the New Romantics and the ubiquitous filofax there's much about this decade to be grumpy about. This is a look back at one of history's most embarrassing decades.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 2 - Cummingtonite

With Doon Mackichan, Arthur Smith and Andy Hamilton.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

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 4

Sandi Toksvig joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Andy Parsons, David Mitchell and John Oliver form the other team (Rory Bremner is away).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 2, Episode 6

The secret of the missing locket is finally exposed and the enormity of what is at stake revealed. But are there enough characters left alive to care?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 60, Episode 3

The ever-popular panel show hosted by Nicholas Parsons continues.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London

The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and journalist Kevin Maguire on Paul's.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 2 - Relaunch Of The Sun

Prentiss and McCabe attempt the relaunch of The Sun newspaper as the beacon of the pro-Euro movement while retaining the paper's traditional readership.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Adam (Paul-James Corrigan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 1, Episode 1 - Be The Best

Cpl Gary McLintoch and his tank crew return from Iraq to tackle their toughest mission yet - a recruitment stall in the local shopping centre. And when the worst recruit ever is signed up, the boys try desperately to pull off the great escape.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Episode 21.9: Simon Amstell and team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus are joined by comedian Mark Watson, singer Robyn, Sam Duckworth of Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly fame and actor Christopher Biggins for another round of the music quiz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 6

Sarah and her team of experts tackle two problems, 'Bullying at work - a trapeze artist who's been pushed off her perch' and 'I've finally found what I'm looking for...Terry, it's you!'.

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 8 - Jack Dee, James McAvoy, Liza Minnelli

Graham is joined by Jack Dee; British actor-turned-Hollywood star James McAvoy; and the legendary Liza Minnelli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 2 - Culture

After their TV is repossessed by Rumbelows, Eddie and Richie are left bored at home for the evening. Perhaps a game of chess could pass the time.

Comedy Central Extra 11:20pm (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 1

Olivia Lee returns in the hidden camera sketch show. Featuring the world's worst talk-show guest Elaine Caine meeting Anthony Costa from Blue.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 9, Episode 8 - Jack Dee, James McAvoy, Liza Minnelli

Graham is joined by Jack Dee; British actor-turned-Hollywood star James McAvoy; and the legendary Liza Minnelli.

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 8 - Jack Dee, James McAvoy, Liza Minnelli

Graham is joined by Jack Dee; British actor-turned-Hollywood star James McAvoy; and the legendary Liza Minnelli.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 2 - Cummingtonite

With Doon Mackichan, Arthur Smith and Andy Hamilton.

Comedy Central Extra 11:50pm (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, Highlights Special

More of the best bits from the series as our Grouchies look back grimly on their early years, watching porn, and Brits abroad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05am (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (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 4

Sandi Toksvig joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Andy Parsons, David Mitchell and John Oliver form the other team (Rory Bremner is away).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45am (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

U&Dave channel logo 1am (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 3 - Art

Brian gets an invitation to see a play by his old partner and non-gender-specific-ex-chaste-heterosexual-lover - Vulva. Tempted by free wine, Tim and Daisy go with him. However, after some cheap speed, an all-nighter with Resident Evil 2 and Twiglets Tim loses control. Daisy had a job interview at the glossy magazine Flaps and then presents her own piece of performance art.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 2 - Culture

After their TV is repossessed by Rumbelows, Eddie and Richie are left bored at home for the evening. Perhaps a game of chess could pass the time.

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

Comedy Central Extra 2:20am (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

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

Comedy Central Extra 2:20am
30 min
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 2, Episode 5

Robert Webb narrates as our ever so Grouchy Young Men - including Jon Richardson - talk about how much they loath the supermarkets and the ordeal of childbirth.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

Jonathan continues to look for work, while Gran settles into life in the old folks' home.

Comedy Central 2:40am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 3

Micky Flanagan on cockney boys, Kai Humphries on adolescence, Tom Wrigglesworth on public transport and Neil Delamere on diving with sharks.

Comedy Central Extra 2:50am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 1

Olivia Lee returns in the hidden camera sketch show. Featuring the world's worst talk-show guest Elaine Caine meeting Anthony Costa from Blue.

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

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 7, Episode 6 - Back

Jamesie plunges an emotional knife deep into Rab's bad back.

Share this page