British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 7th August 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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

Series 18, Episode 6 - Deviations With Davenport

The three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 2, Episode 4 - El Astro

Frazer Hines is staying in the hotel and there's great excitement among the British guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40am (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

Series 18, Episode 7 - According To The Prophet Bickerdyke

Compo, Clegg and Foggy hear some world-shattering information from Gunnershaw.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 2, Episode 6

The Boswells' pet dog, Mongy, is not well and the family rally round to make sure he gets the treatment he needs. Meanwhile, Billy continues to mope - until Julie returns from London.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8am (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)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the first series of the shop sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason. Repeated again as of 14.00.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

BBC Two 8:45am (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 1, Episode 9 - X Marks The Spot

The adventurer Dr Windy Banana Bones comes to relax and rest at Hotel Trubble.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 12

Jasmine and Prudith have fun in a pound shop, Colin and Malcolm get a surprise visit from the boss and Jasper the dog gets lost again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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

A selection of episodes from the first series of Yes, Prime Minister. Repeated again as of 16.00.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Carry On Behind. Image shows from L to R: Professor Anna Vooshka (Elke Sommer), Professor Roland Crump (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

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 13

Nick Hancock is joined by Matt Parker, Luke Toulson and Jo Bunting to discuss satsumos and prime numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

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 6

Back for a second week at the Grassington Festival for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden with Jeremy Hardy also on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

U&W channel logo 1pm (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 third series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors

When friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...

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

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Highlights Special - Savage Songs

A compilation of the songs from the series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of Charles II, Blackbeard the Pirate, George IV going solo, the Victorian Inventions song, and the World War Two Girls.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, Angus Deayton, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 2

Patrick McGuinness and Fay Ripley join David Mitchell whilst John Barrowman and Dominic Wood are Lee Mack's guests.

U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Scented Room

Jonathan knows how a million pound painting was stolen. But after a bad review from the painting's owner, even a £50,000 reward and a begging Maddy can't persuade the moody magic man to tell.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
The Bubble. David Mitchell. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Bubble

Episode 5 - Josie Long, Tim Key, Katy Brand

Three contestants are locked in a media-free zone. When they're brought out into the studio, they're shown a series of news reports. All they have to do is identify the true stories from the fakes. With Katy Brand, Josie Long and Tim Key.

U&W channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mother Redcap

A high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Those That Can't. Copyright: BBC / Zipline Creative

Those That Can't

Series 3, Episode 5 - Press Gang

The techniques of tabloid journalism creep into Tom Jones Comp school magazine and nearly provoke a super-injunction.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Follow That Camel. Image shows from L to R: Corktip (Anita Harris), Simpson (Peter Butterworth), Bertram 'Bo' Oliphant West (Jim Dale), Sergeant Ernie Nocker (Phil Silvers). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Follow That Camel

Comedy from the Carry On team about a young English aristocrat who joins the Foreign Legion. Phil Silvers guest stars.

U&Yesterday channel logo 5pm (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

Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell

Clegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

U&Yesterday channel logo 5:40pm (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

Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are Coming

As Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:40pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

The Best of Mr. Bean: Highlights of the award-winning series, starring Rowan Atkinson as the inveterate bumbler.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, Angus Deayton, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 2

Patrick McGuinness and Fay Ripley join David Mitchell whilst John Barrowman and Dominic Wood are Lee Mack's guests.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
The Bubble. David Mitchell. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Bubble

Episode 5 - Josie Long, Tim Key, Katy Brand

Three contestants are locked in a media-free zone. When they're brought out into the studio, they're shown a series of news reports. All they have to do is identify the true stories from the fakes. With Katy Brand, Josie Long and Tim Key.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the hotel-based sitcom starring and co-written by John Cleese.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan Attraction

Alan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?

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.

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

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 1, Episode 5 - Honest

When Ollie catches his dad up to his old tricks, he decides to draw the line and run the business by the book from now on.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 1, Episode 6 - Beginnings And Ends

Something is up with Ollie and, when he and Darren find themselves trapped in a elderly client's bedroom, it's not long before tempers begin to flare.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (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

The first four episodes of the fifth series of the laddish sitcom starring Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey. Repeated again as of 00.30.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 6 - Brighton

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow heads to the seaside and to the Brighton Dome for the final destination of the series. Here, he introduces Micky Flanagan, Jo Caulfield and Jon Richardson, along with unique pub landlord Al Murray, the evening's headline act.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 1, Episode 3 - Art

A grumpy guide to art. Telling you everything you need to know to look and sound profoundly clever and well informed in an art gallery.

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

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Knock Down Ginger

Sandy goofs when lodger Dolores feels guilty over the rent and decides to be a housekeeper in Edinburgh.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan - The Inside Story. Image shows from L to R: Julia Davis, Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Pett Productions

Steve Coogan - The Inside Story

An unconventional look at the best of Steve Coogan's television work and character comedy. With classic moments, rare footage and new sketches.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
60 min
Sugartown. Image shows from L to R: Margery (Sue Johnston), Jason Burr (Shaun Dooley). Copyright: Shed Productions

Sugartown

Episode 3

The Sugartown wedding of the year is back on, which is good news for the whole community who haven't had much to celebrate of late. Is Emily's heart in the right place? Meanwhile, Margery and the gang are harbouring a shocking secret about Max and the entire Burr family legacy.

Comedy Central Extra 10:40pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 1, Episode 4 - Design

A grumpy guide to design. Nowadays everything from your cork-screw to your coffee-pot via your handbag and pied-a-terre has to be "designer". It's the law.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 2

Dave is due to get a call any day now. But will it be from the Test selectors or the VAT inspectors? The star cricketer injures Felicity Kendall in a charity celebrity cricket game.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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 6 - Dissolution

As Sophie and Tim get closer, Daisy and Mike get increasingly jealous. Secrets from the past come back to haunt Tim and Daisy. Twist and Brian split up. Everyone finally vents their frustration at Daisy's birthday dinner.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan Attraction

Alan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (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 2, Episode 5 - Hello Sun

Fran takes up healthy living. Bernard is at odds with Manny after discovering Freud.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 1, Episode 5 - Honest

When Ollie catches his dad up to his old tricks, he decides to draw the line and run the business by the book from now on.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 5 - Smoke And Mirrors

When Jen loses concentration during a board meeting due to a faulty bra, Moss overcomes his fear of ladies' underwear and plots a way out of Reynholm Industries by inventing a flawless bra.

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

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 1, Episode 6 - Beginnings And Ends

Something is up with Ollie and, when he and Darren find themselves trapped in a elderly client's bedroom, it's not long before tempers begin to flare.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (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 6

This week's guest comedian is the award-winning Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Steve Coogan - The Inside Story. Image shows from L to R: Julia Davis, Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Pett Productions

Steve Coogan - The Inside Story

An unconventional look at the best of Steve Coogan's television work and character comedy. With classic moments, rare footage and new sketches.

Comedy Central Extra 1:55am (repeat)
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:40am (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 2, Episode 4 - El Astro

Frazer Hines is staying in the hotel and there's great excitement among the British guests.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

Sitcom starring Robert Powell and Jasper Carrott as Dave Briggs and Bob Louis, the Met's most incompetent detectives.

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