British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 3rd July 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 5, Episode 2 - Fishing

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

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

The Brittas Empire

Series 1, Episode 6

Brittas is more concerned about falling attendance at Whitbury Leisure Centre than any attempt to murder him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 5, Episode 3 - Lodgers

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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

G.O.L.D. devotes today to Britain's most popular sitcom with a selection of some of it's best episodes. Episodes are: Episode 1.1, "Big Brother" (08.00); Episode 3.1, "Homesick" (08.40); Episode 3.2, "Healthy Competition" (09.20); 1983 Christmas Special, "Thicker Than Water" (09.55); Episode 5.4, "Tea for Three" (10.35); Episode 5.6, "Who Wants to be a Millionare?" (11.15); and the 1987 Christmas Special, "The Frog's Legacy" (11.55).

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 7

The fearsome Vikings discover a new trick, Colin and Malcolm struggle with an empty trolley and the helpful bees stumble into a fairy tale.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9am (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 8

James Corden oversees another bout between Redknapp and Flintoff. This week, funnyman Bob Mortimer joins the Blues and world champion diver Tom Daley plays for the Reds.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (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 9

It's the penultimate fix and there's still everything to play for. Gabby Logan joins Redknapp's Reds, while Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon is picked for Flintoff's Blues.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Very Important Person. Sir Ernest Pease KBE FRS / Lt. Farrow, RN (James Robertson Justice). Copyright: Independent Artists

Very Important Person

1961 film spoofing stiff-upper-lipped war dramas, starring James Robertson Justice as a bombastic scientist who ends up in a PoW camp.

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 9

Nick Hancock, and regular sidekicks Josie Long and Josh Widdicombe, look back on the last seven days of news including the strikes, Andy Murray, and high street shopping trends (sort of). With special guest Jo Brand.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 55, Episode 1

Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined on the panel by special guest Marcus Brigstocke, with Jack Dee as the programme's reluctant chairman. Regular listeners will know to expect inspired nonsense, pointless revelry and Colin Sell at the piano.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Episode 9 - Tim Vine & Doon Mackichan

At the Edinburgh Festival, Robert talks to Tim Vine and actress Doon Mackichan.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30pm (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Episode 10 - Jim Jefferies & Richard Herring

Jim Jefferies and Richard Herring jump into the car for chat with Robert.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:35pm (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wrestler's Tomb

A celebrated artist has been killed, with a beautiful model bound and gagged by his side. The police are baffled - so it is just as well that Jonathan Creek accidentally spears Maddy's hand with a cocktail stick...

Radio 4 3pm (repeat)
Russell Tovey

The Admirable Crichton

Adaptation of JM Barrie's classic satire about the changing fortunes of Crichton, the perfect butler.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (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

G.O.L.D. devotes today to Britain's most popular sitcom with a selection of some of it's best episodes. Episodes are: Episode 7.5, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle" (15.10); Episode 7.6, "Three Men, a Woman and a Baby" (16.15); Episode 8.2 "Modern Men" (17.20); and Episode 8.3, "Time on Our Hands" (18.40).

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 7

Justin Waite hosts BBC Radio Wales' topical comedy quiz. Elis James, Dan Mitchell, Ben Partridge and Katy Wix battle it out to see who knows the most about the week in Wales and beyond.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 5:05pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Jest A Minute

Series 2, Episode 5

Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for the comedy quiz from Cardiff.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 2 - Labour Pains

Ben is tempted to join management, and Susan and Janey find themselves competing for the same monkey when a TV opportunity arises.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

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

Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry

Episode 3

In this episode, there is good news for George IV, a WWII evacuee encounters the horrors of the countryside, Joan of Arc gets an unexpected visit, and there is a visit to Ancient Greece for the Spartan High School Musical.

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

Twinkle Twinkle Star

Episode 5

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
The Bubble. David Mitchell. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Bubble

Episode 1 - Reginald D. Hunter, Victoria Coren, Frank Skinner

A comedy news-quiz hosted by David Mitchell. Each week three contestants are locked in a media-free zone.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 22, Episode 2

With Andrew MacKinlay on Ian's side and Jennie Bond on Paul's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

BBC Two 8pm
Top Gear. Image shows from L to R: Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson, James May. Copyright: BBC

Top Gear

Petrolhead comedian Ross Noble is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car on this week's episode of the light-hearted motoring show. Also in the show Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Italy to take part in a series of tricky challenges and increasingly loud arguments.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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.

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

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 9

After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 6

Lou and Andy go to the seaside, while Dafydd has been to a rugby match.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 3 - Pornography

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

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 4

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back on another week's news with guests Alun Cochrane, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Zoe Lyons.

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

Al Murray's Compete For The Meat

Episode 7

Al Murray - aka The Pub Landlord - hosts the unique game show where contestants from around the country face general knowledge questions in a bid to win a frozen chicken.

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

Wall Of Fame

Episode 3

David Walliams hosts Sky's new panel game, with guests Sarah Pascoe and Bear Grylls.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

Episode 2.1: Comedy sketches, with Harry as Il Postino Pat, and Dawn French as his beloved Signora Goggins. Also featuring the Self-Righteous Brothers and Kevin the Teenager.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 3 - Job

Miranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 1

We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Stand Up. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Stand Up

Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Lee Mack Live. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Mack Live

Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

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 2, Episode 1 - Back

Daisy returns to 23 Meteor Street after a holiday in Asia only to find that someone else has moved into her room. Suffering from jet lag and the mundane nature of her life, Daisy is confused by a visit from two sinister Government agents. Tim has confronted his feelings towards George Lucas whilst Daisy has been gone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Harry and Paul title sequence. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Harry & Paul

Series 2, Episode 1

Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are back with a whole new range of characters in a new series of their sketch show.

U&W channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 4, Episode 3 - My Delicious Guava

Janet feels lonely and Louise asks to move in. Meanwhile Gaz can't wait to show off at the karaoke night and Munch has developed breasts.

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 6 - He's Leaving Home

Manny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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 3 - Pornography

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (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 3

The topical stand-up show takes a no-holds-barred look at the week's big stories. Award-winning Canadian comedian Mike Wilmot makes a guest performance.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

Episode 2.1: Comedy sketches, with Harry as Il Postino Pat, and Dawn French as his beloved Signora Goggins. Also featuring the Self-Righteous Brothers and Kevin the Teenager.

Comedy Central Extra 12:40am (repeat)
Jeff Green

Jeff Green: Back From The Bewilderness

Comedy special featuring award-winning comic and best-selling author Jeff Green, filmed in London's West End.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
50 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 9

After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Harry and Paul title sequence. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Harry & Paul

Series 2, Episode 1

Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are back with a whole new range of characters in a new series of their sketch show.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (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.

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

The New Statesman

Series 4, Episode 3 - Speaking In Tongues

Alan advises Piers to make a name for himself, resulting in the entire Brussels translation service going on strike. Luckily there's a computerised replacement system ready to go. Meanwhile, Alan himself is being lobbied by a German Green MEP about the route of a new autobahn.

Comedy Central 2:05am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 8

At the Comedy Store tonight are Marlon Davis on Barack Obama, Jason Byrne on getting sex when you're older, Steve Williams on night clubs and Phil Nichol on offending people.

U&W channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 4, Episode 3 - My Delicious Guava

Janet feels lonely and Louise asks to move in. Meanwhile Gaz can't wait to show off at the karaoke night and Munch has developed breasts.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

Episode 4: Spoof Japanese-style game show including gambling opportunities such as the Where's Willie Wheelie Wager, the Fantastic Freddie Man Flutter and Mr Shakehands Man's encounter with Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.

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 4, Episode 4 - Heil And Farewell

Alan infiltrates and becomes leader of a resurgent Nazi Party, but his aims look set to have a more honourable side-effect than usual. Plus, he's got Hitler's knob on his side.

Comedy Central Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 6, Episode 5 - Bulbs

Jamesie organises a trip to Amsterdam to see the bulbfields. But Rab soon discovers that the only bulbs his pal is interested in are red ones.

Comedy Central Extra 3:55am (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 7 - History

As the girls sort out their jumble for a car boot sale, Tracey unearths a dark secret.

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