British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 28th August 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
After You've Gone. Image shows from L to R: Diana Neal (Celia Imrie), Molly Venables (Dani Harmer), Alex Venables (Ryan Sampson), Jimmy Venables (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Siobhan Casey (Amanda Abbington)

After You've Gone

Series 2, Christmas Special - And So This Is Christmas

Jimmy and Diana want to give Molly and Alex a normal, traditional family Christmas - but this is not a normal, traditional family!

Meanwhile, the school play puts everyone under pressure.

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 7 - Adios

The last day of the holiday has arrived but David and Linda's farewell is rudely interrupted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50am (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 4, Episode 11

Billy is on the edge of a nervous breakdown as an injured pigeon triggers an outpouring of emotion. Nellie and Adrian suffer some embarrassing moments...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 6 - Some Day We'll Laugh About This

When Bob and Thelma go away for a weekend of skiing, Bob leave Terry in charge of their new home with a list of DIY jobs to complete! Thelma is unaware of the plan until her mother catches Terry at the house and her news puts a damper on the holiday.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30am (repeat)
One Foot In The Gravy. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows)

One Foot In The Gravy

John Shuttleworth takes to the stage at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. A TV broadcast of Graham Fellows' 2001 stage show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 7, Episode 7 - Exposed

An investigative journalist plans to film an expose on the centre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (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

A selection of Christmas Specials: 1991 Christmas Specials, "Miami Twice": 08.45 and 15.50; 1985 Christmas Special, "To Hull and Back", 11.55; and the 1989 Christmas Special, "The Jolly Boys' Outing", 13.55.

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 12 - Fright Knight

Thanks to their resident ghost, the hotel staff get themselves on Most Haunted Live.

U&Yesterday channel logo 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 23rd series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

The first four episodes from the second series of the children's puppet-based sitcom.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
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&W channel logo 12:25pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 5 - Miracle In Crooked Lane

How could a 1970s sex kitten in a coma in hospital be seen heading for a local church to make her peace with God? There's a man in a duffel coat and shaggy hair who thinks he has the answer.

U&W channel logo 1:25pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 4 - Ghost's Forge

When Maddy's glamorous former colleague Mimi Trantor turns up with a mystery in an old house in Norfolk, it's all change. Jonathan turns investigator, as Maddy finds herself turning into an illusionist...

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 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

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 10 - Susan For A Bruisin'

Susan wants to look her best for an impending school reunion. When she is asked to give the keynote address, however, she decides that her best may need some help. Unfortunately, Ben is on hand to administer the 'Cavitox'.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions / Working Title Films

Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie

Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) finds himself in Los Angeles, masquerading as the National Gallery's top art expert and destroying everything in his wake.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (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 9

Vera is right to suspect that St John the vet is her grandson Nelson's father: he heads for Australia the moment he hears the boy may be his. Irene is now housekeeping for him.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Social Club FM. Image shows from L to R: Mr Chairman (Chris Corcoran), Rex Jones (Elis James). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Social Club FM

Episode 1 - Pilot

Comedy written by and starring Chris Corcoran and Elis James. Mr Chairman and Rex need to make their second broadcast a success and hope an appearance by Roy Noble will turn things around.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
That's Carry On!. Image shows from L to R: Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor

That's Carry On!

Carry On compilation film presented by Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Williams.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

BBC Radio 5 Live 8pm
60 min
The Back End Of Next Week. Nick Hancock. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Back End Of Next Week

Special - Live from Edinburgh

Live from the Edinburgh Fringe festival Nick Hancock is joined by Diane Spencer, Matt Forde and Andrew O'Neill.

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 6 - Towering Alan

Developments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wilmot, Lenny Henry, Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan

With Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.

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

QI

A selection of extended editions of QI XL from Series F and G. Repeated again as of 24.00.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Series 1, Episode 2 - Life's No Fun Anymore

Jaded views of Women's Lib with contributions from, among others, Sheila Hancock, Janet Street-Porter, Bonnie Greer, Jenny Eclair and Arabella Weir.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 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.

Comedy Central Extra 10:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boiling Point

Sheila Hancock, Arabella Weir, Janet Street-Porter, Bonnie Greer, Jenny Eclair, Nina Myskow, Ann Widdecombe and Germaine Greer blast babies, toddlers, young mothers, pets, cyclists and litter louts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:40pm (repeat)
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 1, Episode 5 - Horror Tory

The Rocky Horrors of the Tory Party fashion a Frankenstein leader from bits of the old favourites.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

French and Saunders Go to the Movies: A compilation of cinematic spoofs from the series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
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 1, Episode 3 - Art

Brian gets an invitation to see a play by his old partner and non-gender-specific-ex-chaste-heterosexual-lover - Vulva. Tempted by free wine, Tim and Daisy go with him. However, after some cheap speed, an all-nighter with Resident Evil 2 and Twiglets Tim loses control. Daisy had a job interview at the glossy magazine Flaps and then presents her own piece of performance art.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (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 4 - Battles

Whilst Tim and Daisy argue over the ownership of a dog, he also goes paintballing with Mike where he sees Duane for the first time since Sarah left him. Mike makes a big sacrifice for Tim as he seeks his ultimate vengeance. Brian reminisces about his childhood pet.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 2 - Calamity Jen

The team face their first test during Reynholm Industries' so-called 'war on stress'. The office is on fire, Roy has a sudden attack of kleptomania, and Jen's new shoes are two sizes too small.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (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 6 - Engagement

Tom and Sally get together to organise Amber's big day when Steve proposes, and Roy becomes agony aunt to Steve's pre-wedding nerves.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (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 8

The topical stand-up show takes a no-holds-barred look at the week's big stories. This week's guest comedian is Neil Delamere.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

French and Saunders Go to the Movies: A compilation of cinematic spoofs from the series.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

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