British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 14th 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

A selection of episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

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 3, Episode 3 - Close Up

The Wish You Were Here team have arrived at the hotel and the Brits have all become budding T.V. stars for the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (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 3, Episode 6

Joey is forced to confront Roxy's husband, with unusual results, and Aveline decides to give up her modelling career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 second series of the shop-based sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason. Repeated again as of 14.00.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:45am (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 10 - Monkey Business

Celebrity gorilla Lionel disappears during his stay at the hotel.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9am (repeat)
What The Dickens?. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Sandi Toksvig, Sue Perkins. Copyright: Liberty Bell

What The Dickens?

Series 3, Episode 5

Sandi Toksvig hosts the irreverent quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by journalist Giles Coren and comedienne Josie Long in a battle of cultural knowledge.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

A hit comedy sketch show for CBBC, written by and starring a host of well-known comedy names.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05am (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 and second series of Yes, Prime Minister. Repeated again as of 16.00.

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 14

Nick Hancock, and regular sidekicks Jo Bunting and Bryony Gordon, look back on the last seven days of news. This week they are joined by comedian Hal Cruttenden.

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

Just A Minute

Series 61, Episode 1

Returning series of the ever-popular panel game, hosted by Nicholas Parsons. The players are Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock and Tony Hawks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the second, third and fourth series of the historical sitcom covering Britain's most famous comic dynasty, the Blackadders, and their idiot servants, the Baldricks.

U&W channel logo 12:50pm (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 popular mainstream BBC One sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 6

Rex Dynamo celebrates his latest computer game trophy and viewers meet the "Hot or Not" girls for the first time.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 2, Episode 12 - Smash In The Attic

TV antiques expert David Dickydoodle is at the hotel, and Jamie thinks the hotel has some valuable antiques, while Dolly and Sally are keen to impress the TV expert for their own ends.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

U&W channel logo 2:50pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Curious Tale Of Mr Spearfish

Lenny Spearfish wasn't having a good life until he agrees to sell his soul to the devil - now he's unbelievably rich and seemingly immortal.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 8

The dreaded dinner lady serves up another weighty helping in the canteen; the blueberry cook tries a spot of decorating; there is another tantalising spread on offer at the party buffet.

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

The Bubble

Episode 6 - Miranda Hart, Robert Webb, Shappi Khorsandi

Miranda Hart, Shappi Khorsandi and Robert Webb try to distinguish the real stories from the fakes, after emerging from the bubble.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:30pm (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 7 - 'Booked

An old flame of Susan's makes an appearance while Ben is away on a dental outreach programme, and she may just get her fingers burned.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 2, Episode 13 - Hotel Trubble 1900

The year is 1900, and Hotel Trubble is opening its doors for the very first time. There is just one problem - they have no guests! However, a mysterious stranger arrives to give the staff some good fortune.

U&W channel logo 3:55pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Eyes Of Tiresias

A 73-year-old widow's dreams are foretelling deaths. Is it just coincidence? Is she psychic? Or is it just something in the goldfish food...?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (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 8 - A Decent Proposal

While the Harper family are attending Grace's funeral, Susan has a visitor from beyond the grave with an offer she can hardly refuse.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 11

The dangerous dinner lady dishes up a selection of unpalatable dishes at the canteen, and Jasmine and Prudith try a cappuccino.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (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 7 - 'Booked

An old flame of Susan's makes an appearance while Ben is away on a dental outreach programme, and she may just get her fingers burned.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Carry On Screaming!. Image shows from L to R: Oddbod (Tom Clegg), Valeria Watt (Fenella Fielding), Dr Orlando Watt (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Screaming!

Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 5pm (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 8 - A Decent Proposal

While the Harper family are attending Grace's funeral, Susan has a visitor from beyond the grave with an offer she can hardly refuse.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 1

Irene and Vera have a disastrous reunion at the funeral of a gentleman friend. Vera takes a nasty tumble dancing inappropriately at the wake, leaving Irene as her reluctant carer.

U&Yesterday channel logo 6pm (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 8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff

Truly, Clegg and Billy track down a man famous for his green fingers.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 2

Vera moves to a trailer park and falls in with some very suspicious company. She sends one of her newly acquainted thuggish neighbours to sort out her erstwhile friend.

U&Yesterday channel logo 6:40pm (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 9 - The Second Husband And The Showgirls

Truly learns that his former wife's new husband is coming to town.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
What The Dickens?. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Sandi Toksvig, Sue Perkins. Copyright: Liberty Bell

What The Dickens?

Series 3, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig hosts the comedy quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by comedians Robin Ince and Lucy Porter in a battle of cultural knowledge.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

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

The Bubble

Episode 6 - Miranda Hart, Robert Webb, Shappi Khorsandi

Miranda Hart, Shappi Khorsandi and Robert Webb try to distinguish the real stories from the fakes, after emerging from the bubble.

Sky Arts 2 8pm (repeat)
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts. Nyukhin (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

The complete run of the entire short comic stories of Chekhov staring Steve Coogan, Johnny Vegas and Julian Barratt. Followed by the making-off documentary "Doing Chekhov". Repeated again as of 02.00.

U&Dave channel logo 8:05pm (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 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 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

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)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from the sci-fi sitcom. Episodes repeated include: Episode 2.1 "Kryten" (21.00); Episode 3.1, "Backwards" (21.40); Episode 6.1, "Psirens" (22.20); Episode 6.4, "Emohawk - Polymorph 2" (23.00); and Episode 6.5, "Rimmerworld" (23.40). Repeated again as of 00.20.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan Carr

Jimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.

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

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 2, Episode 6 - Politics

Britain's grumpiest talking heads share their woes about politics. Politicians sometimes feel like a waste of oxygen: high on promise, low on delivery.

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

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 3 - Temptation

Generous Sandy sponsors his son-in-law in a charity marathon, but discovers he's splashed out too much.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Inbetweeners Top 10 Moments: A countdown of the comedy's greatest moments from all three series as voted for by the public, featuring interviews with the four main actors Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison. Celebrity fans including Ricky Gervais, the Saturdays, Jimmy Carr, Harry Enfield and Matt Dawson also share their views of the show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the laddish sitcom. Repeated again as of 01.00.

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

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Class

According to tonight's contributors the class system is now more complicated than ever: the toffs have run out of money, the middle class runs the country, footballers are royalty, and everyone claims to be working class because it's the only class with street cred.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

2010 Specials - The Grumpy Guide To The Eighties

The 80s, a decade that style forgot, along with any form of taste or decency. From Thatcher's Britain to the New Romantics and the ubiquitous filofax there's much about this decade to be grumpy about. This is a look back at one of history's most embarrassing decades.

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

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 3

Dave's private life takes a turn for the worse, while going on tour overseas proves somewhat chaotic.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners' Rude Road Trip: Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrison raise money for Comic Relief by touring Britain in the sitcom's famous yellow Fiat, after co-star Greg Davies challenges them to visit 50 of the nation's most rudely named places in 50 hours.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
35 min
The Inbetweeners Rude Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison, James Buckley. Copyright: Comic Relief

The Inbetweeners Rude Road Trip

The stars of sitcom The Inbetweeners hit the road for Comic Relief, in search of 50 rudely named places in 50 hours.

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 7 - Leaves

After Daisy's party everyone has split and gone their separate ways. Sophie is going to America, Twist in Manchester and Marsha is selling the house and has gone AWOL. When Tim discovers that even Daisy is leaving town, Mike comes up with a bloody spectacular idea.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (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 6 - A Nice Change

A change is as good as a rest when Bernard, Manny and Fran decide to escape the madness and go on holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
The Old Guys. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Roger Lloyd Pack), Sally (Jane Asher), Roy (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

The Old Guys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Quiz

Tom and Roy, anxious about getting old, become determined to win the pub quiz to prove that their minds are still agile.

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 6 - Men Without Women

Douglas hires Jen as his new PA, which gives Moss and Roy free reign in the office.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 8 - X Factor Special

Featuring X Factor host Dermot O'Leary, 2008 finalist and West End star Diana Vickers and last year's runner-up Olly Murs. Plus X Factor twins Jedward take on a Halloween potato bobbing challenge.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Ross Noble: Unrealtime. Ross Noble. Copyright: Stunt Baby

Ross Noble: Unrealtime

The first televised stand up performance from Geordie comedian Ross Noble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Series 1, Episode 1 - Holiday In Vince

The gang are unable to go on holiday because of Vince's Random Pavarotti disease, so they travel inside Vince in a shrunken submarine to cure him. Guest starring Judith Chalmers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Series 2, Episode 6 - Private Wendy

Wendy joins the army out of boredom, with the others trying to follow suit. Rex and Bad Bob fail while Vince is made a general... and accidentally declares war on France. Guest starring Phill Jupitus.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (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 12 - Business

The sisters fall out over Chris's inheritance.

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