British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 11th December 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am
35 min
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 1, Episode 12 - Helen Skelton

Hacker shares his unique take on television adventurers. He tricks Blue Peter's Helen Skelton into the studio to see if she knows as much as him. Featuring a return to those Dogs In Space.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
History Repeats Itself. Danny Baker. Copyright: Campbell Davison Media

History Repeats Itself

Episode 6

Ross Noble, actor David Morrissey and Newsnight's Stephen Smith join Danny Baker.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 20 - The Wishing Wardrobe

Justin discovers there's a fancy dress day taking place in Justin Town. He's very excited, but what should he wear? And will they ever find out why magical things keep happening in the house?

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 1, Episode 5

Comedians John Finnemore, Danielle Ward and Alun Cochrane, and Foreign Correspondent Dame Ann Leslie join Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Porridge. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Living Legends: Ronnie Barker

A portrait of comedy actor Ronnie Barker, with contributions from his friends and colleagues including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and David Jason.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The Limit

Rodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 6

Ardal O'Hanlon and Richard Herring are the guests joining Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 4, Episode 3

Corden referees as golfing champ and Major winner Rory McIlroy joins the Reds, and comedian Jack Whitehall is enlisted by the Blues. London 2012 hopeful Jo Jackson pops by too.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
80 min
Black Mirror. Image shows from L to R: Julian Hereford (Donald Sumpter), Judge Charity (Julia Davis), Judge Hope (Rupert Everett). Copyright: Zeppotron

Black Mirror

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fifteen Million Merits

Set in a sarcastic version of a future reality, Fifteen Million Merits is a satire on entertainment shows and our insatiable thirst for distraction.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 4 - Stephen K Amos

Stephen K Amos is joined by Zoe Lyons and Joe Rowntree at the Haymarket Theatre in London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Christmas Special

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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Rudy (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 3, Episode 7

When Seth finds a resurrection super power he uses it to bring his dead ex-girlfriend, Shannon back to life...

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 4, Episode 2

Ian Stone joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Mark Watson joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
70 min
The British Comedy Awards' trophy. Copyright: Unique Productions / CPL Productions

The British Comedy Awards

Episode 1 - The Nominations Show

A show announcing the nominations for this year's British Comedy Awards. Comprising clips and interviews, Channel 4 reveals who is in the running for each category, giving viewers the chance to enjoy some of the year's funniest comedy in the company of some of the year's funniest people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Pattman (Lucy Liemann), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets), Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 2, Episode 5

Financial salvation for the city vicar seems to come in the form of a city slicker.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 4, Episode 4

Sketches include the football lessons, Hugh visiting Mr. Dalliard's models shop, and Gelliant Gutfright's "Flowers for Wendy". Guest stars Caroline Quentin and Patrick Barlow.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
40 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 8

Miranda Hart hosts the topical panel quiz for a third time, with guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Labour's Tom Watson MP.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 10

Cilla Black hosts with guests Holly Willoughby, Rizzle Kicks, Angelos Epithemiou and Tiffany Stevenson.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Cinema

Becky and Steve are late for the cinema and keep getting delayed. They lock themselves out, Steve can't find his phone and they get sidelined by Laura and Paul, who have just returned from a Spanish holiday.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 3, Episode 2

Skethes include a gangland villain made out of wood, new versions of classic films such as "Posh Jaws" and "Rude Gandhi", and Ted and Peter talk about snooker playing days in "Screw Back in Anger".

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 6 - Marion And The Myocardial Infarction

Nelson's bid to salvage the showbiz career of a depressed chimpanzee is thwarted when his protege reveals an embarrassing personal habit. Marion takes a spin in the washing machine. Kali seeks revenge when her put-downs are outclassed by Destiny's fabulously bitchy new gay best friend.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert And The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert And The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst

Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert performs his acclaimed stand-up show at the Hammersmith Apollo.

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