British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 22nd June 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Episode 1.1: A couple are reunited 38 years after being separated by a twist of fate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own Furrow

On his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.

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 27th and 28th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 18.20.

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 7 - Fred's Pie Stall

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)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 2, Episode 3 - Prison Ain't All That Bad

The aspiring MPs use prison-based TV shows as inspiration for their law and order policy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own Furrow

On his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Episode 1.1: A couple are reunited 38 years after being separated by a twist of fate.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Change Partners

Gary feels on top of the world - the two loves of his life are happy and contented and his new shop is doing well - but, in his case, pride comes before several falls.

Radio 2 logo 5pm
30 min
And The Winner Is.... Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

And The Winner Is...

2Day Special

A specially commissioned 2DAY edition of And the Winner Is... starring Matt Lucas and featuring the talents of Radio 2's own Alex Lester plus comedians Henning Wehn and Susan Calman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 10 - Mrs Dynamo's Son

Rex gets into a panic when QM tells him his mother is coming to stay.

Radio 2 logo 5:30pm
30 min
Patrick Kielty

Stand Up 2Day

A sampler of Radio 2's comedy gold with Patrick Kielty, Russell Kane, Barry from Watford, Mitch Benn and Jason Byrne.

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 6

The comic's facing certain death by a shark, when his life flashes before his eyes.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 2, Episode 4 - Is The Party Over?

The aspiring politicians move on to tackle drugs and housing, but the future of the party looks uncertain as Jared is all set to move to the Isle of Wight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
The Brightonomicon. Copyright: Ladbroke Productions / Hocus Bloke Productions

The Brightonomicon

Episode 1 - The Incredible Encounter With Hugo Rune

A young man is saved from drowning by a mysterious gentleman in 1960s Brighton.

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 7 - Fred's Pie Stall

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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
The Marriage Ref. Dermot O'Leary

The Marriage Ref

Episode 1

Dermot O'Leary is joined by Sarah Millican, Jimmy Carr and Geri Halliwell to deliberate the fate of three couples. The issues at stake are pickles, maturity, and lists...

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 7 - Doing The Honours

Bernard suggests to Hacker (on the quiet) that civil servants should not be given honours unless they make cuts of at least 5%. It is an idea that shocks Sir Humphrey, who is already having trouble when his old Oxford college looks like it could become bankrupt.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426

Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3, Episode 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 10 - Mind The Baby, Mr. Bean

The inept master of disaster finds himself looking after a baby at a funfair.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
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 3 - The Hardest Cut

Following a pregnancy scare, Liam and Caroline agree that Liam should have a vasectomy.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 7

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jo Brand and panellists Quentin Letts and Jon Richardson.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 11 - Film

With Emma Thompson, John Sessions and David Mitchell.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (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 5

With guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 1, Episode 4 - Be Our Guests

Roger's dad is slipping away. To add to the anxiety, cousin Cathy is arriving with her husband to say her last goodbyes and, in a mad moment, Val has been panicked into inviting them to stay in the spare room.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 2 - Astronomy

With Bill Bailey, Rich Hall and Jeremy Hardy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 2, Episode 3 - Prison Ain't All That Bad

The aspiring MPs use prison-based TV shows as inspiration for their law and order policy.

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 2, Episode 5 - Marcus Brigstocke and Rich Hall

Jack Dee presents two guests this week, as Marcus Brigstocke muses on Britain's relationship with America, and Rich Hall demonstrates how Bill Gates defies gravity. Plus, Jack answers more text messages from the audience.

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

The Secret World

Series 1, Episode 5

Bill Gates attempts to make friends with a repairman; Jools Holland has to talk at the funeral of a person he doesn't know; and Tony Blair visits Sir Alan Sugar for more counselling.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 7

After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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 6 - Speech

Lucy is stressed. She has an important speech to make at a Recruitment Conference and nobody to help her write it.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 1, Episode 4 - Storm

A layer cake of disaster threatens the creosoted community. And where's Colin?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
45 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 1

8 Out Of 10 Cats returns for its 11th series, and joining Jimmy Carr and Sean Lock is new team captain Jon Richardson. Guests for the first show are Alex Reid, Russell Kane, Rachel Riley and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 6, Episode 1 - Jennifer Lopez, Jonathan Ross, David Haye

Now with a new Friday night spot, Alan is joined by singer Jennifer Lopez, Jonathan Ross and heavyweight boxing champion David Haye.

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 6 - Speech

Lucy is stressed. She has an important speech to make at a Recruitment Conference and nobody to help her write it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dream Twister

A new manager at the store has a surprising revelation for Alice: the world will end on December 12th. Meanwhile, an old friend - now a media studies lecturer - is having problems with a student, and asks Alice for help. He's soon in love, but will a blind date find her a man? And what do her increasingly bizarre dreams mean?

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 7

Dave's very own comedy debating show returns for the second part of its third series. This episode features guests Jimmy Carr and Will Smith. Jimmy argues that kids working in sweatshops is a good thing, and the panel debate Derek Acorah.

Comedy Central Extra 11:40pm (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 3

The clingy Miss Single checks into a hotel; the OCD lady interviews for a PA; and Lady Gatecrasher pops into a disco.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Menaced Assassin

Milly dates a man who is half Native American, Cleo gets involved in a spot of BDSM at a recycling centre, and a web of romantic deceit results in Alice being arrested by the Metropolitan Police's anti-terrorism unit.

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

Mock The Week

Series 3, Episode 5

Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.

Comedy Central Extra 12:10am (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 3

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 2 - Astronomy

With Bill Bailey, Rich Hall and Jeremy Hardy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dream Twister

A new manager at the store has a surprising revelation for Alice: the world will end on December 12th. Meanwhile, an old friend - now a media studies lecturer - is having problems with a student, and asks Alice for help. He's soon in love, but will a blind date find her a man? And what do her increasingly bizarre dreams mean?

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (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 7

After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire. Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire)

Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

Episode 1 - Wench Trouble

Krod and the gang go on a mission to rescue the leader of the resistance against the evil Meconian Empire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Menaced Assassin

Milly dates a man who is half Native American, Cleo gets involved in a spot of BDSM at a recycling centre, and a web of romantic deceit results in Alice being arrested by the Metropolitan Police's anti-terrorism unit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Party's Over

The next election is drawing ever nearer and the Conservatives are ahead in the polls. Unfortunately a new study shows North Sea oil is about to run out, bringing certain financial ruin. The challenge is on Alan to run a losing campaign.

Comedy Central Extra 2:40am (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 3

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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 6, Episode 1 - Jennifer Lopez, Jonathan Ross, David Haye

Now with a new Friday night spot, Alan is joined by singer Jennifer Lopez, Jonathan Ross and heavyweight boxing champion David Haye.

Comedy Central Extra 3:10am (repeat)
Time Gentlemen Please. Image shows from L to R: Old Man (Roy Heather), Janet (Julia Sawalha), Vicky Jackson (Rebecca Front), Guv (Al Murray), Terry (Phil Daniels), Steve (Jason Freeman), Prof (Andrew Mackay). Copyright: Avalon Television

Time Gentlemen Please

Patriotic landlord Guv runs a pub so successful it has no name, and is frequented only by a group of life's greatest losers.

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