British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 9th February 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am
30 min
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Overseas Episodes, Episode 9 - A Testing Time

Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams?

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 17, Episode 10 - Brushes At Dawn

Compo is disturbed to find he has a rival for Nora's affections.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 7, Episode 5 - Heroes

Clare encounters the man whose music influenced and shaped her as a teenager. Meanwhile, Brian has to break some bad news to Nali.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Victor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper Caper

Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second series and the New Year's special "Summer" (22.00) of the Dawn French sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 2

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 1, Episode 2 - London

This edition comes from London and Frank is joined by comedian, writer and broadcaster Dave Gorman and Perrier Award winner Laura Solon.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 1

The irrepressible Keith Lemon presents a brand new series of the topical showbiz panel show. Christine Bleakley, Phillip Schofield and Corrie actor Chris Fountain join Holly, Fearne and Rufus.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Secret Peter

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 3 - King Tutta

Dolly falls in love with a hat, Roy Circles reveals how he got over the death of his wife, and Noel uses his magic typewriter to obtain the ultimate frying pan.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 6

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 4, Episode 6

The Hasselhoffs, Keith Lemon and Christine Bleakley go head to head with Chris this week as they show off their knowledge.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 2, Episode 5 - David Beckham, Kevin Bridges, Jessie J

Jonathan is joined by superstar David Beckham, Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges, and singer Jessie J, who also performs.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Ardal O'Hanlon. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 1 - Ardal O'Hanlon

Ardal O'Hanlon returns to Dublin for his One Night Stand, supported by Gary Delaney and Josie Long.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

An Easter special of sketches from Dawn and Jennifer.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 1, Episode 5

Stella embarks on a fitness drive in the build-up to her date with Sean, but she's soon distracted when Dai goes missing. Plus, Ben has a surprise for Luke.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nasty

In a graveside flashback, Vyvyan, Neil, Rick and Mike recount a night of terror as they encountered a vampire whilst attempting to connect up a VCR to watch some video nasties.

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