British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 25th October 2011

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Soloparentpals.com. Image shows from L to R: Rosie (Liz White), Tom (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: BBC

Soloparentpals.com

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wedding

A disastrous and decidedly unromantic weekend away with Tom leaves Rosie worried that she will not be accompanying him to his ex-wife's wedding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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

Series 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, Then

A heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jonny Sweet

Hard To Tell

Series 1, Episode 3

If your son is visiting with his new girlfriend, how far apart should their beds be placed? Can she be trusted with a remote control? And is it OK to indulge your fondness for Helen Mirren?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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

Series 30, Episode 1 - Some Adventures Of The Inventor Of The Mother Stitch

When Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do but find him a good friend.

BBC Four 7pm (repeat)
BBC Four

Welsh Greats: Harry Secombe

Documentary series Welsh Greats turns its attention to multi-talented entertainer Harry Secombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Soloparentpals.com. Image shows from L to R: Rosie (Liz White), Tom (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: BBC

Soloparentpals.com

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wedding

A disastrous and decidedly unromantic weekend away with Tom leaves Rosie worried that she will not be accompanying him to his ex-wife's wedding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 3

Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jo Brand's Big Splash. Jo Brand. Copyright: Doghouse Media / What Larks Productions

Jo Brand's Big Splash

Episode 5

After spending several months exploring the British love of water, Jo Brand performs a one-off comedy set reflecting on her experiences of Britain's lakes, rivers and seas.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Harry Secombe

Welsh Greats: Harry Secombe

Aled Jones presents the funny, warm and moving life story of comedian and singer Harry Secombe, a down-to-earth Swansea lad who became one of the nation's best-loved entertainers.

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

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

BBC Four 9pm
90 min
Michael Grade

The Story Of Music Hall With Michael Grade

Michael Grade traces the raucous history of the music hall in a revelatory journey that takes him from venues such as Wilton's Music Hall in London to Glasgow's once-famous Britannia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 2, Episode 4

Joining Richard this week are three very funny men - Al Murray, Tim Key and Chris Ramsey. Subjects up for discussion include - how to make sport more fun, what makes them angry, and what has been their most elaborate lie.

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

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 10

With Chris Addison, Carl Donnelly, Andi Osho and Jack Whitehall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 22

The game is up for Billy and Mimi when Micky catches them in a compromising position.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Tessie O'Shea

On Show: Two Ton Tessie!

Film looks at the colourful career of the music hall star Teresa O'Shea. Although she styled herself 'Two Ton Tessie from Tennessee' and affected a Lancashire accent, the exuberant O'Shea was born in Cardiff.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 3 - Cowardice

Gary shows his true colours - yellow, mostly - in a road rage incident.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 9

Jeremy Clarkson acts as host, with Ed Byrne on Ian's side and Charles Kennedy on Paul's.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC

Warhorses Of Letters

Series 1, Episode 1

The first episode charts the early days of the romance of Marengo and Copenhagen, the horses of Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington. It is the beginning of the Peninsular Campaign and as their love blossoms, the shadow of impending combat looms over the two heroes.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Life Of Brian. Copyright: Hand Made Films

Monty Python's Life Of Brian

Biblical movie satire focusing on the life of Brian Cohen, a man born into Roman-occupied Judea who reluctantly finds himself mistaken for the Messiah.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 6, Episode 8

Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by Austin Powers star Verne Troyer and Peter Andre. Who knows the most about the latest celebrity gossip?

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Alison Steadman. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC

Living With Mother

Series 1, Episode 1 - Spilt Milk

Michael has never had a girlfriend, and his mum Susan decides it is time to buck his ideas up and get a woman. She wants him out of the house for both their sakes - he is 41 after all!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Richard III (Peter Cook). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 1 - The Foretelling

Arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund Plantagenet, the Duke of Edinburgh, mistakenly beheads his uncle, King Richard III. With his father now King, the weasely Prince re-christens himself 'The Black Adder'.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Children In Need Special - Entertainment

A Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

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