British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 26th June 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 2, The Testing of Eric Olthwaite: Michael Palin stars as Eric Olthwaite, the world's most boring man, who unexpectedly turns his life around by joining forces with a hardened criminal and embarking on a wild life of villainy and intrigue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 3, Escape from the Stalag Luft 112B: Michael Palin plays Major Errol Phipps, who is sent to a prisoner of war camp during World War One. He plans to escape, but his plans exasperate his fellow British prisoners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 1, Episode 1

At Whitbury New Town's leisure centre there are wet sports and dry sports - and it's a manager's job not to confuse the two. When new man in charge Gordon Brittas arrives harbouring dreams of perfect harmony, he sees the centre as a force for good; but his plans for world peace are set to be disrupted when he puts the non-swimming table tennis coach on poolside duty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Arthur Askey

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 3 - Arthur Askey

A celebration of the life and career of British comedian Arthur Askey through clips from TV shows, films, sketches and Royal Variety performances. Featuring contributions by Peter Waterman, Cliff Richard, Bob Monkhouse and June Whitfield.

U&W channel logo 9am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the 7th and 8th series from the mainstream BBC One sitcom. Repeated again as of 15.00.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 6

Dean the superhero tries to lift a car off someone's foot, the Lady Tourist tries to go to the theatre and The Witchfinder General ends up in a children's playzone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 17th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 12.40.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
The Back End Of Next Week. Nick Hancock. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Back End Of Next Week

Episode 8

Nick Hancock, Ellis James, Seann Walsh and Andi Osho cast their attentions back over the events of the past 7 days and attempt to predict the events of the next week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Les Dawson

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Special - Les Dawson's Finest Hour

Tribute to the comic legacy of Les Dawson. Features moments from Opportunity Knocks; his years with Yorkshire Television; his double-act with television magician David Nixon; and his partnership with Roy Barraclough as the indomitable Cissie and Ada.

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

Just A Minute

Series 60, Episode 6

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 6

There's everything to play for as the premiere panel show continues. While former Olympic champion Karen Pickering joins the Reds, comedian Jimmy Carr is picked for the Blues.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 7

The panel show may be past the midway point, but there are no signs of flagging. While Claudia Winkleman joins the Reds, comedian Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 2, Episode 6

The phone-in show invites listeners to call in with their thoughts on Education and Ghosts.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 6

Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 5

Jasmine and Prudith go ice skating, there is an open day at the school on North Barrasay and Mark tries to break more world records with his enormous feet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
Carry On, Constable. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Frank Wilkins (Sid James), Desk Sgt. Laura Moon (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On, Constable

Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 7

Robert Walpole struggles to talk to England's German King; the Roman Emperors channel the King of Pop in their musical argument; and more...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (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, Graeme Garden and Bill Tidy. First aired in 1989.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 6

Dean the superhero tries to lift a car off someone's foot, the Lady Tourist tries to go to the theatre and The Witchfinder General ends up in a children's playzone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 8

A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
What's The Story?. Image shows from L to R: Justin Waite, Frank Honeybone. Copyright: Tidy Productions

What's The Story?

Series 4, Episode 5

Justin Waite is joined by Hannah Jones, Steve Parry, Benjamin Partridge and Henry Widdicombe for the topical comedy quiz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:45pm (repeat)
Arthur Askey

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 3 - Arthur Askey

A celebration of the life and career of British comedian Arthur Askey through clips from TV shows, films, sketches and Royal Variety performances. Featuring contributions by Peter Waterman, Cliff Richard, Bob Monkhouse and June Whitfield.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Jest A Minute

Series 2, Episode 4

Elis James, Jon Richardson, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz from Cardiff.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Episode 2 - Bringing Up Janey

Janey wants to keep her new man under wraps, while a suspicious Ben tries to expose an affair between Susan and a client.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:50pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Special - Les Dawson's Finest Hour

Tribute to the comic legacy of Les Dawson. Features moments from Opportunity Knocks; his years with Yorkshire Television; his double-act with television magician David Nixon; and his partnership with Roy Barraclough as the indomitable Cissie and Ada.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:05pm
30 min
Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry

Episode 2

A rich Georgian swaps lives with a peasant in Historical Wife Swap. Toilet paper, tarmac, and typewriters - find out what else those inventive Victorians should be thanked for. Plus the Georgian army goes to war against a bunch of rebellious schoolboys.

Star One 6:30pm
30 min
Twinkle Twinkle Star. Copyright: DCreative

Twinkle Twinkle Star

Episode 4

A mix of comedy, music and chat with a fresh faced cast led by the multi-talented Omar Khan.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (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 6:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC

Welsh Greats: Harry Secombe

Documentary series Welsh Greats turns its attention to multi-talented entertainer Harry Secombe.

BBC Two 7pm
60 min
Michael Caine

The Many Faces Of...

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of Michael Caine

This biography follows Sir Michael Caine's impressive career, featuring archive clips woven together with interviews from colleagues and critics.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
90 min
Tim Vine Live: So I Said To This Bloke. Tim Vine

Tim Vine Live: So I Said To This Bloke

A chance to see one of the masters of the quick fire one-liners Tim Vine as he presents his live act to an appreciative live audience at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London in July 2008.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

The Last Tram (from Clapham): Neddie discovers that one tram is still running in London, and attmept to stop the service. First aired in 1954.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. He is willing to let him stay, provided he can get around the local assault course in 15 minutes.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Johnny Vegas Live At The Benidorm Palace

Johnny Vegas Live At The Benidorm Palace

TV broadcast of Johnny Vegas performing his own innimitable form of stand-up in front of a sell-out crowd at the popular tourist resort in Spain.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Panel game that contains lots of difficult questions and a large amount of quite interesting facts.

Comedy Central Extra 9:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live From The West End. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Al Murray's Compete For The Meat. Al Murray

Al Murray's Compete For The Meat

Episode 6

Al, Zoe and Mr Giblets are joined by Emily Atack, Sarah Jayne Dunn, Martin Offiah and Jake Rodriques in the battle of wits to win a frozen chicken. And some sausages.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life

The Monty Python team present a series of outrageous vignettes in this film which takes an irreverent look at the various stages of human life.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Wimbledon. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst), Peter Colt (Paul Bettany)

Wimbledon

Romantic comedy. Peter Colt is a low-ranking tennis star whose misfortune on the court is only matched by his extremely bad luck in love.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Victoria At The Albert. Victoria Wood

Victoria At The Albert

Winner of this year's Best Stand Up at the British Comedy Awards in a one-woman show recorded during last year's 'At it Again' tour.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (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 7 - Ends

Mike's professional life comes into question as he is interviewed for re-entry to the TA and Tim's love life is equally rocky when he hears from Sarah. He cannot understand why Daisy and Mike aren't happy for him. Daisy finally overcomes a massive writer's bloke and Brian takes Twist out.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It

Steve Coogan stars as some of his best known characters including Alan Partridge, Paul and Pauline Calf, and Tony Ferrino. From 1998.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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 5 - The Big Lock-Out

A new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 12:20am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Panel game that contains lots of difficult questions and a large amount of quite interesting facts.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:30am (repeat)
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Kevin Bridges, Andi Osho, Rich Hall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 2, Episode 2

Award-winning young English comedian Seann Walsh takes to the stage for a guest performance.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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.

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 5

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Kevin Bridges on his Scottish accent, Zoe Lyons on alpha males, Andrew Lawrence on his school experiences and Russell Kane on the X Factor.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (repeat)
Ross Noble: Sonic Waffle. Ross Noble. Copyright: Stunt Baby

Ross Noble: Sonic Waffle

The second televised stand-up show from Ross Noble.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Highlights Special - Technically, The Best Series Ever

A look back at what were technically some excellent moments from Series 22. Featuring a galaxy of technically good celebrity bookings and many, many technically funny sentences.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Series 2, Episode 8

Episode 2.8: Vic sees a new side to Wavy Davy, the Stotts present a film review and Graham Lister tries to take over.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Series 1, Episode 6

Episode 1.6: Vic finds uses for unwanted bark, gets into a confrontation with a rebel and meets Mr Popkins and his doughnuts.

Comedy Central Extra 2:40am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 6, Episode 2 - Wild

Rab acquires an allotment but his family and friends pour scorn on his new-found interest in gardening.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Lost Weekend

A dull weekend turns into a very painful lesson for Dorien.

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