British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 26th February 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

A selection of three episodes of the Carla Lane sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Children Everywhere

An evicted Ron is now staying with Gary and Yvonne. Phoebe's orphaned relatives have come back to live with her at The Royal Oak.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of The Likely Lads sequel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Another Case Of Milton Jones. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 4, Episode 6 - Celebrity Weatherman

Milton proves that you don't need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - you just need a fully-working anemometer and a mouse called Tim.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:35am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Episode 7 - Turned Out Nice Again

If there's one wartime entertainer Gary can't stand it's George Formby. When George turns up wanting to record Gary's latest song, Gary has to find a way to keep musical history intact.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit. From April 1958.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Entente Cordial

Horace goes on an exchange trip with a French station master.

U&W channel logo 9am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Episode 7

The team investigate the criminal records of animals, discover the reasons we have eyebrows and wonder whether there really are fairies at the bottom of the garden.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9am
30 min
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 9 - Garage Band

Jaz, Mobbsy and Naoko form a rock band and with Gene as manager they become an internet sensation!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

G.O.L.D. devotes the entire weekend to Gavin and Stacey, with episodes from the second and third series. Repeated again as of 16.40.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
7 Day Saturday. Al Murray. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 3, Episode 7

Al Murray is back with Andy Zaltzman, Rebecca Front, and many voiced Rory Bremner.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 62, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game, with panellists Sue Perkins, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Charles Collingwood battling it out for verbal supremacy.

Comedy Central 12:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A selection of episodes from Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Episode 4

This week, Harry discovers toffee in a shoe, learns of Alastair Campbell's love for the bagpipes, and asks who is better; the Devil or God?

Sky Arts 2 2pm (repeat)
Fun At St. Fanny's. Image shows from L to R: Maisie (Vera Day), Cardew Robinson (Cardew Robinson)

Fun At St. Fanny's

Comedy starring Fred Emney and Cardew Robinson as headmaster and overgrown pupil at a boarding school.

BBC HD 2pm (repeat)
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Ugly Truth

Alexia is desperate to look her best for the Ambassador's ball, and recruits the help of Aethelwynne and his beauty box to create the perfect look.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit. From April 1958.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Entente Cordial

Horace goes on an exchange trip with a French station master.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Episode 4

This week, Harry discovers toffee in a shoe, learns of Alastair Campbell's love for the bagpipes, and asks who is better; the Devil or God?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Social Club FM. Image shows from L to R: Mr Chairman (Chris Corcoran), Rex Jones (Elis James). Copyright: Zipline Creative

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.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (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

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 2 - The Return Of Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson stars as the inimitable individual who turns the most ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. In this edition, Mr. Bean visits a department store and gets carried away.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Special - Horrible

A Halloween special with Dara O'Briain, Sean Lock and Chris Addison.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit. From April 1958.

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426

Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Entente Cordial

Horace goes on an exchange trip with a French station master.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

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?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (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.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 1 - Like Narnia But Sexy

After a drunken night in bed, the lives of teenagers Laura and Jamie are about to collide in the most spectacular fashion...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Another Case Of Milton Jones. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 4, Episode 6 - Celebrity Weatherman

Milton proves that you don't need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - you just need a fully-working anemometer and a mouse called Tim.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
That Sunday Night Show. Adrian Chiles. Copyright: Avalon Television

That Sunday Night Show

Series 3, Episode 8

Alexandra Burke, Jon Richardson and Frank Skinner join Adrian to trawl through the week's news events.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
40 min version
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 2, Episode 4

The museum holds its first children's day, but the dog counting competition is not going well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
Bunny And The Bull

Bunny And The Bull

A surreal road movie that takes place entirely in a North London flat. This is the feature debut of Mighty Boosh director Paul King.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 6 - Brighton

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow heads to the seaside and to the Brighton Dome for the final destination of the series. Here, he introduces Micky Flanagan, Jo Caulfield and Jon Richardson, along with unique pub landlord Al Murray, the evening's headline act.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 6, Episode 1

Prof. Brian Cox talks about a new Sun on Sunday, Justin looks at London Fashion Week, and as part of a work experience scheme the sound affects for the show are done by a teenager.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Special - Horrible

A Halloween special with Dara O'Briain, Sean Lock and Chris Addison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison), Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Robyn Murdoch (Polly Kemp), Jamie (Paul Higgins). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

2007 Specials - Spinners And Losers

Malcolm Tucker's political career hangs in the balance. He has just seventeen hours to spin himself back into power, and it's going to be the longest night of his life.

BBC HD 11:30pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip, Episode 3 - Holbeck Ghyll

Steve and Rob stay at Coleridge's old home, Greta Hall, in Keswick. They visit Dove Cottage and lunch at Holbeck Ghyll.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Episode 2: The meaning of Autumn and Novelty Dance Lessons in the spoof boys' adventure paper.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Gravy. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows)

One Foot In The Gravy

John Shuttleworth takes to the stage at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. A TV broadcast of Graham Fellows' 2001 stage show.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 1, Episode 1

Terry Tibbs uses his selling techniques to flog exercise equipment to the unsuspecting crew of Price-Drop TV; Brian Badonde visits an art gallery; there's technical problems at a drive-thru restaurant; and Augustus Kwembe tries to elicit bank account details via hypnotism.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:25am (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 1, Episode 2

Augustus Kwembe tries a parking scam; Terry Tibbs takes part in a Come Dine With Me episode; Dr Ali prepares for some cosmetic surgery operations; director Donald Donaldson auditions a dog; and Brian Badonde visits an art class.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

U&Yesterday channel logo 1am (repeat)
Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams. Kenneth Williams. Copyright: Pier Productions

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 1 - "Stop Messin' About!" - The Very Best Of Kenneth Williams

Matron! Kenneth Williams' saucy delivery made him one of our best-loved comic actors. Alongside rare footage, the Carry On team pay tribute to the late entertainer.

Comedy Central Extra 1:15am (repeat)
Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia

Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia

Stand-up show featuring Phill Jupitus. His set encompasses the London Zoo, electrical superstores and his morbid fear of spiders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison), Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Robyn Murdoch (Polly Kemp), Jamie (Paul Higgins). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

2007 Specials - Spinners And Losers

Malcolm Tucker's political career hangs in the balance. He has just seventeen hours to spin himself back into power, and it's going to be the longest night of his life.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am (repeat)
Mr & Mrs Hotty Hott Hot Show. Image shows from L to R: Tom Parry, Matthew Crosby, Ben Clark. Copyright: Objective Productions

Mr & Mrs Hotty Hott Hot Show

Studio-based 1950s style comedy gameshow pilot hosted by sketch group Pappy's.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 2, Episode 1 - Gary Barlow Productions Presents: The Take That Story

The award-winning comedy show presents its take on the Take That Story.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:30am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

Comedy Central Extra 2:35am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 4

Door Bitch gets cheesed off at a Farmer's Market and Miss Single tries to have a golf lesson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit. From April 1958.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 1 - Like Narnia But Sexy

After a drunken night in bed, the lives of teenagers Laura and Jamie are about to collide in the most spectacular fashion...

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.

BBC Three 3:55am (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

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.

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