Schedule for 19th October 2011 - British Comedy Guide

5:45pm
35 min

Hacker Time

Series 1, Episode 5 - Carol Kirkwood

Hacker presents his unique take on the world's weather and tricks Carol Kirkwood from BBC Weather into the studio. Plus, a visit to the Dogs In Space.

6pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 3 - A Short Introduction To Cooper's Rules

Just as PCs Cooper and Walsh master the art of fighting crime from the rear, Barry spoils it all by taking a retired vicar out for the day.

6:30pm (repeat)

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.

6:30pm (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 2

Harry has a singalong at Downton Abbey, meets his long-lost brother Brian Belo, and eyes Katie Price's new reality contest show with more than a little suspicion.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 4 - Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

A retired jewel thief regales Marina and Davenport with fanciful stories of his past exploits in the South of France. When Aunty Wainwright finds an old safe without a key, who better to open it?

7:20pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

8pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

8:40pm (repeat)

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

9pm
90 min

Holy Flying Circus

In 1979, Monty Python made Life Of Brian and the debate about what is an acceptable subject for comedy was blown wide open. This is a fantastical re-imagining of the build-up to the release of the film and the controversy it caused.

9pm (repeat)

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 1

Julie prepares to celebrate her birthday with a dinner party, but guests keep dropping out. Meanwhile, new OAP employee Margaret has trouble at the checkout when her elbow turns into tomatoes, and Kieran has a bit of trouble with a shirt.

9:20pm (repeat)

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.

9:30pm (repeat)

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 2

Julie isn't happy when her popular predecessor, Leanne, pops in. Plus, Margaret tackles the tannoy.

10pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

10pm
30 min

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 10, Episode 3 - Cuts

Jamesie's philandering has finally got him into big trouble and he's about to become a father. Fortunately his wife Ella takes the news as well as can be expected, and cuts off Jamesie's manhood.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 1

Michael McIntyre is Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's guest. Dead Ringers star Jan Ravens joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

10pm
50 min

Fresh Meat

Series 1, Episode 5

During a student protest march in London, Vod and Oregon's friendship is threatened when Vod finds out about Oregon's secret affair with Shales.

10:30pm

Friday Night, Saturday Morning

A re-run of the real talk show episode Holy Flying Circus was based upon. Tim Rice hosts a discussion about Monty Python's Life of Brian, which had been banned by local councils and caused protests. The guests are John Cleese, Michael Palin, Malcolm Muggeridge, and the bishop of Southwark, Arthur Stockwood.

10:40pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 1

We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.

10:40pm (repeat)