Schedule for 24th February 2012 - British Comedy Guide

7:30am
30 min

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 8

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Featuring Robin Ince, Rob Deering and Roisin Conaty.

1:15pm
30 min

The Comedy Café

Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.

5:30pm
30 min

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 7 - Football

Josh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.

6pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?

Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes.

6:30pm
30 min

The Now Show

Series 36, Episode 2

Steve Punt is joined by Jon Culshaw, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and Paul Sinha for a topical tour of the week's news.

6:40pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Episode 3 - Rearranging The Dust

Victor and Margaret visit a solicitor to sort out some legal matters. But a long, non-eventful wait then brings more misery.

7pm
30 min

Social Club FM

Series 1, Episode 1 - Hospital

Mr Chairman and Rex try to register the club as a medical centre so they can enter 'Hospital Radio Station of the Year' and win the big cash prize.

7:20pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

7:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 5

Russell Howard and Wendy Richard join David Mitchell whilst Len Goodman and Vic Reeves are on Lee Mack's team.

8pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

8:20pm (repeat)

QI

Series D, Christmas Special - December

Christmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

8:30pm
30 min

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod Gilbert

This week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.

8:30pm (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Episode 3

On the show this week, Harry observes a zombie attack in Emmerdale, imagines a Downing Street spin on Corrie, and finds himself stuck inside a reclining chair.

8:40pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

9pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 5

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Ed Byrne and Zoe Lyons.

9pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 3

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Lloyd Langford.

9pm
60 min

Benidorm

Series 5, Episode 1

The first day of the holidays, and chaos reigns at the Solana Hotel. Staff regulars Mateo and Les/Lesley can barely keep control. Liam is now the hotel's hopeless handyman too. When will new manager Joyce Temple-Savage appear?

9pm
60 min

Stella

Series 1, Episode 8

The girls head to a spa for Emma's hen weekend, while the boys embark on a camping adventure for Sunil's stag do. Luke and Rob bond, but Stella isn't thrilled.

9:20pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

A selection of episodes from the sitcom by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. Repeated again as of 24.00.

9:30pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 5

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Arnab Chanda.

9:40pm (repeat)

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedy king Alexander Armstrong hosts a unique panel show in which panellists devise - as well as answer - the questions. With Ed Byrne, Mark Watson and Russell Kane.

10pm (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

10pm
50 min

The Mad Bad Ad Show

Episode 2

This week the ads are themed around smoking. Micky and Mark are joined by Jason Manford and Matthew Crosby.

10:20pm (repeat)

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 4, Episode 6

The comedy duo introduce an evil robot in disguise, and demonstrate how to ensure there is enough cat in a person's diet. They also explain their theories on why shop-set sketches have become redundant, and pay a visit to an elderly Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they encounter their cruelest enemy yet.

10:30pm (repeat)

White Van Man

Series 2, Episode 1 - Charity

Ollie swaps the job book for a fancy new phone app, which soon lands him in hot water. Tensions between Emma and Liz rise, while Darren struggles to come to terms with fatherhood.

10:35pm
45 min

The Graham Norton Show

Series 10, Episode 16 - Mark Wahlberg, Minnie Driver, Mark Watson, Christina Perri

Mark Wahlberg talks about having all his tattoos removed, Minnie Driver reveals she would like to move back to the UK, while Mark Watson talks about his tour and Christina Perri performs live in the studio and talks about the Brits.

11pm (repeat)