British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 11th September 2011

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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 3 - Praying Mantis

David is beginning to enjoy the atmosphere of the Mediterranean, the wine, the sea and most of all - Linda!

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 11

Adrian announces that he is having a second book of poems published but his news is trumped by Aveline's announcement that she is in the "glossies". Their good news is overshadowed when Billy has to be rushed to hospital with a deep cut to his finger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 5, Across the Andes by Frog: The epic tale of Walter Snetterton, an explorer who tries to prove his belief that frogs can scale mountains by setting out on a great adventure in the Andes mountain range.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (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 12

Aveline is finally pregnant but the timing is not to her liking now she has made the "glossies". Meanwhile, Grandad has been robbed, but his possessions are replaced when all the family rally round.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 6, The Curse of the Claw: An adventurer sets out to return sacred relic the Claw of the Holy Vulture to Burma to stop it putting a curse on his family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
Dear John..... John Lacey (Ralph Bates). Copyright: BBC

Dear John....

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Last To Know

John Lacey, a divorcee of 6 months, spots an advert in his newspaper for a '1-2-1' singles club. With most of his friends effectively sidelining him, in his singledom, from their social lives, he decides to give it a go...

BBC Two 8:45am (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Monster In A Box

Haggis is depressed and no one knows why. A therapist says he needs a father figure so Nick reluctantly steps into the role. But when Nick starts to enjoy his time with his new monster son, Eddie and the other monsters start to get jealous.

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

Horrible Histories

Big Prom Party, Special - The Horrible Histories Big Prom Party

As part of the BBC Proms season, the multi-award winning Horrible Histories team joins forces with the Aurora Orchestra and their conductor Nick Collon for a romp through the story of classical music.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (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 10:30am (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

G.O.L.D. devotes today to Britain's most popular sitcom. Features episodes from the second, third and fifth series, as well as the 1985 Christmas Special, "To Hull and Back" (14.30).

U&Dave channel logo 11:20am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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

Just A Minute

Series 61, Episode 5

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Carry On Jack. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Juliet Mills), Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker (Bernard Cribbins)

Carry On Jack

Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.

U&W channel logo 2pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 12 - Ghosts

A name from the past comes back to haunt Susan, who is determined to dampen the old flame - but not before Ben gets singed.

U&W channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 13 - One Flew Out Of The Cuckoo's Nest

Nick decides to get his own flat but makes sure he gets some support (and money!) from his parents in the process.

U&W channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Seer Of The Sands

Could a 'ghost hunter' dedicated to exposing fraud and exploitation be trying to explain his own death from beyond the grave?

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

The Bubble

Episode 2 - Jon Richardson, Germaine Greer, Ed Byrne

After spending four days isolated from the media, Germaine Greer, Ed Byrne and Jon Richardson must determine which news stories are real and which are fakes.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (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.

U&W channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Chequered Box

A tabloid photographer produces some damning evidence against a highly respected police officer. Is he really a ruthless killer or can Jonathan clear his name?

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 8 - Pompomtastic

Sadie thinks she has made it when Whitney invites her to a cheerleaders party - so she dumps Kit and Dede for the airheads, only to find out it is a cruel trick.

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 2 - Monster Smart

Eddie is panicking about the arrival of his school report, and tries to stop the post with the help of the monsters. But they are too busy being educated by Kate and Nick, who are desperate to prove who is the brainier parent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the first and third series of the prison-based sitcom. Repeated again at 00.55.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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

The Bubble

Episode 3 - Andy Hamilton, Sarah Millican, Clive Anderson

This week's three contestants who have been locked in a media-free zone are: Andy Hamilton, Clive Anderson and Sarah Millican.

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 2 - The Colour Of Alan

Alan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.

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)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

A selection of three extended editions from the first series. Repeated as of 24.00.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

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

Grumpy Old Women

Series 2, Episode 2 - Call Me Old Fashioned

Plummeting standards and the way we speak are among the targets for, among others, Muriel Gray, Stephanie Beacham, Jenny Eclair and Arabella Weir.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal Flush

Rodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 4, Episode 1 - Ian Hislop

Ian Hislop tries four new things for the first time. He buys his first-ever pair of jeans; plays Grand Theft Auto; meditates; and bakes a cake.

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 stars 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.

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

My Favourite Joke

Episode 2

This week's contributors include Jonathan Ross, Micky Flanagan, Rich Hall and Jon Richardson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 1, Episode 1

On becoming Deputy Director of Painting and Sculpture, it soon becomes clear that the son of a self-made biscuit mogul is not going to fit easily into the insular world of antiquities.

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

Grumpy Old Women

Series 2, Episode 3 - Am I Bothered?

For women of a certain age, it seems, staying youthful and desirable is an increasingly hard task. And it doesn't help the spirits when your teenage daughter has a better sex life than you.

BBC One Scotland. 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 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

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 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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 7 - Ends

Mike's professional life comes into question as he is interviewed for re-entry to the TA and Tim's love life is equally rocky when he hears from Sarah. He cannot understand why Daisy and Mike aren't happy for him. Daisy finally overcomes a massive writer's bloke and Brian takes Twist out.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Chris Addison, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 6

Dara, Hugh and Andy are back, with Chris Addison on board now as a regular panellist. The guests are Nathan Caton, Micky Flanagan and Stewart Francis.

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

Swots

Series 1, Episode 3

Causing havoc on this edition are Philip Differ, Al Kennedy, Shereen Nanjiani and Bill Leckie.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
My Favourite Joke. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

My Favourite Joke

Episode 2

This week's contributors include Jonathan Ross, Micky Flanagan, Rich Hall and Jon Richardson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Fry And Laurie: Reunited. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry

Fry And Laurie: Reunited

UKTV Gold special featuring double act Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie reminiscing about their friendship, careers and sketches.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (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 4 - The Red Door

What is behind the mysterious red door in the I.T. department? What has happened to Moss's new mug? Why is Roy in danger of becoming known as a 'desk rabbit'? And what is the secret behind top executive Richmond Avenal's fall from grace?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie

A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's first stand-up DVD.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (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 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

U&W channel logo 1:05am (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Reflecting Pool

After opening a swimming pool, Gil meets an ex-Hells Angel who is a fan of his work. Alice tries to defy her boss when she is asked to help make a speech using text from Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream".

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Jo Brand: Barely Live

Jo Brand: Barely Live

Live stand-up from Jo Brand, performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London in 2003.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:10am (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 7 - Ends

Mike's professional life comes into question as he is interviewed for re-entry to the TA and Tim's love life is equally rocky when he hears from Sarah. He cannot understand why Daisy and Mike aren't happy for him. Daisy finally overcomes a massive writer's bloke and Brian takes Twist out.

BBC Three 2:20am (repeat)
Three@TheFringe. Copyright: BBC

Three@TheFringe

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

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:40am (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 4 - The Red Door

What is behind the mysterious red door in the I.T. department? What has happened to Moss's new mug? Why is Roy in danger of becoming known as a 'desk rabbit'? And what is the secret behind top executive Richmond Avenal's fall from grace?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Episode 2.4, Impressions: Nick Park's Oscar-winning animals test out their vocal cords. A slug does its finest impersonation of a chicken, a hamster wonders what a kipper might sound like and an owl keeps everyone awake with its hooting.

Comedy Central 3:05am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 8

At the Comedy Store tonight are Marlon Davis on Barack Obama, Jason Byrne on getting sex when you're older, Steve Williams on night clubs and Phil Nichol on offending people.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

Episode 3.4, On Thin Ice: Clueless cops Briggs and Louis investigate an attack on a leading figure skater - and wind up making an unscheduled appearance in an ice-dance championship live on national TV.

Comedy Central Extra 4am (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 4, Episode 3 - Commitments

Who is the rightful owner of Sharon's cafe? Should business, like marriage be 50/50? Commitment seems to be the key word.

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