British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 28th February 2012

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 2 - Immunity

Dr Prem Sharma finds himself under pressure to track down and save Dan before it is too late.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Burning Money

The Great Squanderland Roof

Comedy drama exploring modern economics, asking what happens when a structure that's too big to fail finally fails.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 2, Episode 9 - Come Fly With Me

Claireparker is facing an uphill struggle trying to organise and enforce the cleaning rota. Her plans are further disrupted when a dashing pilot from the Flightplan game enters the console.

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 20, Episode 10 - Ironing Day

Auntie lets Smiler try some home-made wine.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Viewing

Arthur finds a cunning way of nosing around a neighbours home, as he masquerades as a potential purchaser, he also receives interesting news from an old friend in Spain.

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 5, Episode 5 - The Exterminating Angel

Margaret tries to organise an unlikely love affair after Victor takes to the road, and a disaster of truly biblical proportions descends when the Meldrews are invited to Ronnie and Mildred's for the evening. In addition, a visit to the dentist goes horribly wrong.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (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?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

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

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the first and sixth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
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 40, Episode 2

Frank Skinner hosts tonight's edition with guests Reginald D. Hunter and Janet Street-Porter.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 4

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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 9, Episode 9

Chesney arrives home from hospital to find his cousin Toof waiting for him.

BBC Three 10:30pm (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...

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

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 5 - Mash Potato Utopia

Noel is taunted by a Dolphin Bomber, New York Cop tells the tale of the singing fish finger and Secret Peter reveals where Alan Hansen has been hiding.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (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?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Wireless

The History Plays

Episode 2 - Stonehouse In Alice

An imagined confrontation between the fugitive MP John Stonehouse and a young journalist Ed who seems to be after more than just a good story. With Blackadder star Tim McInnerny and Eric & Ernie actor Daniel Rigby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Papua New Guinea, sainthood, and a lonely monkey brought home by a zookeeper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Titanic Special: Unsinkable mirth from Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in this 1998 special. Featuring a spoof of the blockbuster weepie Titanic. Guests include Joanna Lumley and The Spice Girls.

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