British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 20th June 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 2, Episode 2 - Me Talk Pretty One Day And It's Catching

This week the perils of an American learning French in Paris in "Me Talk Pretty One Day" and an essay dealing with a friend's concern for cleanliness; "It's Catching".

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 4 - Is Cosmology Really a Science?

With Alan Moore, Dallas Campbell, Professor Ed Copeland, Helen Arney.

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

Just A Minute

Series 60, Episode 6

With Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Paul Merton and Fi Glover.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 2, Episode 1

Peter Andre and Jason Manford take on comedians Jenny Eclair and Jack Whitehall. Who is really Welsh, who actually injured themselves while doing something with a sausage, who is the real karate champion, who has a famous voice and who won a TV talent contest in Spain?

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 7 - Jobs For The Boys

The Minister gets into a spot of hot water when discussing a landmark scheme between Government and industry taking place in the Midlands - the Solihull Project - on a radio talk show. It soon becomes apparent that not all is running as it should, and rather distasteful steps must be taken to smooth the issue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 12 - Domesticity

With Jessica Stevenson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow Peril

After a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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 6 - The Germans

Sybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 4 - 2008 US Election Special

A special episode covering the American Presidental election and the arrival of Barack Obama. Jo Brand acts as host, with Toby Young on Ian's side and Reginald D. Hunter on Paul's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Episode 11

Comedy pop quiz with host Simon Amstell, regular team captain Phill Jupitus, special guest team captain Omid Djalili and other guests including Martin Freeman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
In With The Flynns. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Niky Wardley), Liam (Will Mellor). Copyright: Caryn Mandabach Productions

In With The Flynns

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Birthday Treat

Liam catches Chloe snogging the lad from next door and reacts badly, throwing a milkshake at them. A humiliated Chloe is furious with her dad, but the more Liam tries to patch things up, the worse things get.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Wall Of Fame. David Walliams. Copyright: CPL Productions

Wall Of Fame

Episode 1

N-Dubz singer Tulisa and stand-up comedian Micky Flanagan are the guests joining David Walliams, Jack Dee, Andrew Maxwell, Tamara Ecclestone and Kate Garraway for the first episode of their new Sky panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 4 - Parade

Richie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 9, Episode 10 - Cameron Diaz, Kathy Griffin, Bear Grylls

Graham is joined by Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, starring in new movie Bad Teacher; adventurer Bear Grylls; and top American comedienne Kathy Griffin. Music is provided by Friendly Fires, who perform their new single Hawaiian Air.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 12 - Domesticity

With Jessica Stevenson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

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