British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 22nd November 2011

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 2, Episode 2

Howard's son Aaron wants celebrity and success, within a band he has yet to form. Meanwhile, at 33, he is still living in Howard's back bedroom.

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
30 min
PTA. Image shows from L to R: James Allenby-Kirk, Moray Hunter, Elaine Mackenzie Ellis, Joyce Falconer, Raymond Mearns, Julie Coombe. Copyright: BBC

PTA

Episode 1

The Parent Teachers Association in most schools is a helpful organisation, but in Crummey High the PTA has a whole other agenda.

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 22, Episode 6 - Gnome And Away

Howard has a problem delivering a gift.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Richard Herring's Objective. Richard Herring. Copyright: BBC

Richard Herring's Objective

Series 2, Episode 3 - Page Three

Richard debates whether Page Three is something that we should celebrate, or consign to the dustbin of history.

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 22, Episode 7 - A Hair Of The Blonde That Bit You

When Pearl finds a long blonde hair on Howard, he recruits his friends to explain it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 2, Episode 2

Howard's son Aaron wants celebrity and success, within a band he has yet to form. Meanwhile, at 33, he is still living in Howard's back bedroom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Special - Les Dawson's Finest Hour

Tribute to the comic legacy of Les Dawson. Features moments from Opportunity Knocks; his years with Yorkshire Television; his double-act with television magician David Nixon; and his partnership with Roy Barraclough as the indomitable Cissie and Ada.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Sitcom Does.... Joanna Page. Copyright: North One Television

Sitcom Does...

Episode 2 - Sitcom Does Romance With Joanna Page

Joanna Page delves into the world of sitcom romance, taking in lovable comedy couplings from Only Fools And Horses, The Office and Gavin & Stacey. Lush!

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

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

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 8

Caroline Flack, Dave Berry and Mark Watson join Richard. Serving the drinks is Jorgie Porter from Hollyoaks, while subjects up for discussion include the one item they would save from a burning building - and what is their most outrageous viewpoint?

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

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

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

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 5

American stand-up Jimmy Tingle joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. On the other side Russell Howard and Andy Parsons get the help of David Mitchell.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Fight

Laura has had her bottom pinched outside the flat, and Paul and his mates are determined to get revenge on the pincher. While the fight goes on in the street, Becky and Steve hide upstairs, hoping it'll soon be over.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hospital

Patsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 3

Daniel Sloss and Andrew Maxwell take part in the fast-talking panel show. Hosted by Sean Lock, with Robert Webb and Seann Walsh.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Training Men

As Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major Star

Melchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 4

Rolf Harris acts as host with guests Andy Hamilton and Julia Hartley-Brewer.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Final Countdown

Moss becomes a celebrity by beating all records on a popular puzzle show...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Les Dawson

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Special - Les Dawson's Finest Hour

Tribute to the comic legacy of Les Dawson. Features moments from Opportunity Knocks; his years with Yorkshire Television; his double-act with television magician David Nixon; and his partnership with Roy Barraclough as the indomitable Cissie and Ada.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

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