British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 22nd August 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Tangled Web

Whenever people tell porkies, they seem to come to Sandy for help. But deceiving needs practice.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am
35 min
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 6 - Snoopergirl

Receptionist Sally has been revealing the secrets of the hotel's celebrity guests on her Snoopergirl blog. When top US popstar, Jenny Montenny, comes to stay, Dolly and Jamie join forces to prevent Sally discovering the secret the singer is hiding.

BBC Radio Scotland 10:30am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2011, Episode 6 - Monday 22nd

Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 61, Episode 3

The popular panel game from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, hosted by Nicholas Parsons. With Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and newcomer Jason Byrne.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Show Me The Funny. Image shows from L to R: Kate Copstick, Jason Manford, Alan Davies. Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Show Me The Funny

Episode 6 - Blackpool

The five remaining comedians head to Blackpool, where they take over the entertainment at two local B&Bs before performing a nerve-wracking gig at the Pleasure Beach.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 8, Episode 3

On Jack's team this time are EastEnders hard man Jake Wood and sports journalist Gabby Logan. Ulrika is joined by cricket legend James Anderson and Matt Berry who takes on a different character for one night only. Jimmy is rendered speechless after an appearance from show regular, puppet Archie Andrews, who has a very special gift in his hand.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 7

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 15 - Coronation Street vs. Emmerdale

Holly's back this week, and the regular team are joined by Emmerdale stars Kelvin Fletcher and Adele Silva, plus Coronation Street's Craig Gazey and Michelle Keegan.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Three@TheFringe. Copyright: BBC

Three@TheFringe

Compilation series featuring the best of Three@TheFringe and Comedy Presents.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Mark Addy), Kieran (Nick Blood), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Linda (Faye McKeever), Katie (Chanel Cresswell), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Margaret (Rita May), Leighton (Joel Fry), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 4

With Gavin away for the day, Julie jumps at the chance to take charge. Trouble looms, however... Meanwhile, Andy bumps into a butcher he's had a beef with in the past.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Charles Hawtrey, That Funny Fella With The Glasses. Charles Hawtrey. Copyright: BBC

Charles Hawtrey, That Funny Fella With The Glasses

Charles Hawtrey's inner circle share anecdotes and memories of the Carry On star.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Wall Of Fame. David Walliams. Copyright: CPL Productions

Wall Of Fame

Highlights Special - Uncensored

Enjoy a collection of the cheeky panel show's cheekiest moments!

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