British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 4th September 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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 5, Episode 4

When Adrian helps Jack to recover his stolen piano, they come into conflict with Yizzel and his mate - once again. Lilo Lill has taken a job in service to be near Freddie, whilst Freddie has sold his flat in order to pay Joey's debt.

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 1, Episode 1 - Viva Espana

David and Amy indulge themselves in the Mediterranean heat on their first package holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes)

The Likely Lads

Series 3, Episode 8 - Goodbye To All That

It seems that Bob is tiring of his home town and wants to join the army in order to see the world. Terry thinks he is just down because Thelma Chambers has dumped him but is surprised when Bob goes through with it. Terry struggles to adjust to his best friend's departure and eventually joins up himself, but he is in for a very big surprise!

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

The Likely Lads

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Last Of The Big Spenders

While visiting a department store, Bob and Terry try to impress two pretty demonstrators by buying up most of their products. They succeed in their goal of getting a date but have spent all their money achieving it. To make matters worse, the girls suggest a series of expensive locations for their night out and the lads spend more time checking their wallets than chatting up the girls.

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 7:30am (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 5, Episode 5

Aveline is causing concern for everybody as she continues to believe in her phantom pregnancy. Adrian is concerned that Magdalena has not replied to his letter, Billy hears that Julie has a new lover and Jack goes for a job as a handyman at the 'big house'...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 12 - Conduct Unbecoming

Terry has got involved in a ruck with a local hard man, Scaife, and is up before the magistrate. The next evening he is determined to finish the matter but, instead, calls a truce over a pint and a fag - but nobody has told Bob and his comments make for more hostility ...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

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 13 - Dribble Versus Trubble

The evil staff of Hotel Dribble run a campaign to put Hotel Trubble out of business.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 episodes from the first and second series of Britain's most popular sitcom until 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 17

Nick Hancock and regular sidekicks Diane Spencer and Chris Martin look back on the last seven days of news including the latest on Libya, and Michael Gove's latest speech. They also look forward to the week ahead, which includes 'Pippa Middleton Ass Appreciation Day'. Seriously. This week they are joined by special guest Iain Lee.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 10 - Handful Of Dust

Ben is annoyed when he discovers that his family have forgotten his birthday, but has slightly more to worry about when Janey arrives with her 'lesbian girlfriend' Katie! Is Janey really gay or has she got an ulterior motive? Nick's new job involves dressing up as a gorilla and Michael seemed a little bit too interested in Katie's lifestyle!

U&W channel logo 11:40am (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 11 - The Lost Weekend

When the kids go away for the weekend, Ben and Susan finally have some time to themselves... Unfortunately, it's been so long since they last had time to themselves they have absolutely no idea how to spend it!

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

Just A Minute

Series 61, Episode 4

Nicholas Parsons returns with another helping of silly Just A Minute games.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2pm (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 11 - A Night Out

An eventful night out is had by all, as Janey and Susan go to a hen night, and Roger goes on a blind date. And Ben, who should be at home looking after Kenzo, spends more time out than he bargained for.

U&W channel logo 2:25pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 2 - Angel Hair

A pop star's marriage is threatened by a ransom note - but how can the kidnapping be filmed before the victim is captured?

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 3

Paul Merton acts as guest host. With Rich Hall on Ian's side and Ross Noble and Andrew Neil on the other.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

U&W channel logo 3:40pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Tailor's Dummy

After a scathing newspaper article drives a legendary fashion designer to suicide, a man who can change his face in a split second attacks the author.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 3:40pm (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 10

The two ladies continue to squabble, but Vera discovers to her delight that St John is wealthy, and moves in with her daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 6 - Fashiontastic

Sadie discovers she has no fashion sense when she persuades Kit to let her design a costume for the Y-club's fashion frock-off.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield)

The Story Of Only Fools And Horses

David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and writer John Sullivan speak about the history of Only Fools And Horses, one of Britain's favourite sitcoms.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 1 - Strictly No Pets

The Carlson's move into their new dream home but little do they realise there are monsters living in the basement. How long can Eddie hide Fiend, Haggis and Norman from the rest of the family?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of three episodes form the first series of the prison-based sitcom starring Ronnie Barker.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

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.

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

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Talented Mr. Alan

Following a nervous breakdown, Alan's working his way slowly back up the ladder: he's got a girlfriend, a house (under renovation), one of the most popular slots on Radio Norwich, and a book: Bouncing Back.

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)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the second series of the popular sitcom starring Lee Mack and Tim Vine. Repeated again as of 23.40.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
Four Lions. Image shows from L to R: Waj (Kayvan Novak), Hassan (Arsher Ali), Omar (Riz Ahmed), Barry (Nigel Lindsay)

Four Lions

A film by Chris Morris mocking Islamic extremism and suicide bombers. It follows the exploits of four wannabe suicide bombers.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live

Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live

Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.

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

Grumpy Old Women

Series 1, Episode 4 - Stuck In The Middle

Apparently they enjoy too much leisure time. Children? No, it's the elderly who irritate grouchy Sheila Hancock, Germaine Greer, Nina Myskow and others.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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

A selection of episodes from the third series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

BBC Two 10pm
60 min
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

2011 Specials - The Grumpy Guide To Driving

Driving is one of the most successful ways to induce grumpiness, with numerous blood-pressure-raising elements and the uncanny ability to turn any normally passive person into a road-raging wreck.

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

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 6 - It Was A Dark And Stormy Night

Dolores rashly plunges into an oral history project and reveals the yawning chasms dividing the Hoppers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm (repeat)
My Favourite Joke. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

My Favourite Joke

Episode 1

In the first show, contributors include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Rhod Gilbert and Joan Rivers.

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

Grumpy Old Women

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hard Work

Business meetings and people thinking "outside the box" are fair game for women of a certain age.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 1

The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 1, Episode 2

Vying for gold stars are Viv Lumsden, Sandy Nelson, Paul Sneddon and Julie Coombe.

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 5 - Chaos

Tim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

2011 Specials - The Grumpy Guide To Driving

Driving is one of the most successful ways to induce grumpiness, with numerous blood-pressure-raising elements and the uncanny ability to turn any normally passive person into a road-raging wreck.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
My Favourite Joke. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

My Favourite Joke

Episode 1

In the first show, contributors include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Rhod Gilbert and Joan Rivers.

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 6 - Epiphanies

After a visit from Tyres, the whole gang decide to go clubbing. Brian remembers yet another painful past incident and Mike forgets a bad day with some fancy dress and dancing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

U&W channel logo 12:05am (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 1, Episode 5 - Take Five

Alice learns that the man from flat number 12 is in love with her, and she also signs a petition to get a 'talking gravestone' removed. Gil is drafted into a team of comedy writers who are writing a sitcom for a talentless reality TV star and begins to fall for a fellow member of the team.

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 3 - 50/50

Jen has a new admirer, but his romantic gesture goes horribly wrong when Jen's inability to tell the truth results in a very public humiliation. Meanwhile, Moss and Roy conduct an experiment with a 'lonely hearts' website.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (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 9

A look back at the week's sport, politics, celebrity news and internet gossip. This week's guest stand-up is Andrew Lawrence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes)

The Likely Lads

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Last Of The Big Spenders

While visiting a department store, Bob and Terry try to impress two pretty demonstrators by buying up most of their products. They succeed in their goal of getting a date but have spent all their money achieving it. To make matters worse, the girls suggest a series of expensive locations for their night out and the lads spend more time checking their wallets than chatting up the girls.

U&W channel logo 1:25am (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 1, Episode 6 - War Is Heck

The wife of Alice's cousin is going to jail, so she asks Alice to keep an eye on her daughter. However, Alice begins to wonder if her cousin is beginning to fall in love with her. Irene and Bob get back together, and Bob's mother wants to see Gil.

BBC Three 1:50am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Christmas Special, Part 1: First of two festive editions of the offbeat comedy sketch show from 2002.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Jack Dee Live In London. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Jack Dee Live In London

Filmed at London's Gielgud Theatre on the final night of a mammoth UK tour, see Jack Dee at the top of his game and the pinnacle of his profession.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Christmas Special, Part 2: The second of two festive episodes from 2002.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire. Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire)

Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

Episode 1 - Wench Trouble

Krod and the gang go on a mission to rescue the leader of the resistance against the evil Meconian Empire.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (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 5 - Chaos

Tim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (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

Episode 4.2, Food for Thought: Tracey disapproves of Gareth's move into catering college.

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