British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 19th March 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 1, Episode 3

Alex Horne and the band are joined by comedian Isy Suttie and together they explore the theme of travel.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 1, Episode 5

Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent join Gyles Brandreth.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm
30 min
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 5, Episode 4 - Two Week Wobblies

Concerned that Dani will bail out on tonight's gig and go out with Alex instead, Jack and Ruby convince the happy couple both to play it cool. But have they gone too far? Meanwhile, Maisy and Megaboyd have to assemble a multi-gym... with no instructions.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm
25 min
Diddy Movies. Copyright: BBC

Diddy Movies

Series 1, Episode 1 - Disaster Strikes

The Diddies are on board the most accident prone aeroplane in the skies. Will they survive violent storms, a shark in the luggage and the captain flushing himself down the loo?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 2, Episode 11 - The Good, The Bad And The Roy

Roy finds himself facing a big moral dilemma, when his consciences, Bad Roy and Good Roy, appear to help him with a decision. Their suggestions lead to Roy falling out with Tommy. Is it too late to make up with his best mate?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
30 min
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Episode 11

The team discovers which animals have jobs, investigates whether twins are magic and finds out if it's possible to marry a house.

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 23, Episode 7 - A Chaise Lounge Too Far

Glenda's unwanted anniversary oresent Droves handv when Howard finds himself locked in.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, Angus Deayton, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 6

Harry Enfield and Claudia Winkleman join David Mitchell whilst Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Dave Spikey are on Lee Mack's team.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Nicholas Parsons, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 62, Special - India Special 1

The first of two episodes of Just A Minute recorded in Mumbai, hosted by Nicholas Parsons, and featuring regulars Paul Merton and Marcus Brigstocke alongside Indian comedians Cyrus Broacha and Anuvab Pal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 7, Episode 6 - Divided We Stand

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

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 three episodes from Britain's favourite sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 12 - Horses And Hunting

With Jimmy Carr, Dara O'Briain and Clare Balding.

BBC Four 9pm
60 min
Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

Dirk Gently

Episode 3

Dirk and MacDuff are alarmed to discover that Dirk's old clients are being randomly murdered, with Dirk as the only link.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Watson & Oliver. Image shows from L to R: Lorna Watson, Ingrid Oliver. Copyright: BBC

Watson & Oliver

Series 1, Episode 5

Miss Steepes and Miss Rutherford try to gatecrash Brigadier Burnham's Biannual Ball. Candy and April have a photoshoot on a golf course, and Romeo and Juliet is analysed in an English class by the Teenage Girls.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (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 41, Episode 2

Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part One

Lou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh, Russell and Andy dissect another week, this time with the help of guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne and Micky Flanagan.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack. Lucy Montgomery. Copyright: BBC

Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch show packed with characters from a non-stop chattering public school girl to an 80-year-old diva.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 5 - Small Opening

Saffron's first play is due to open for a limited run. When Eddy discovers it's autobiographical, she is afraid it will paint her in a bad light and resolves to have the production shut down.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (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 1

Ref Corden, captains Redknapp and Flintoff, and regulars Bishop and Thompson are back for a fourth season. Tennis ace Andy Murray and comedian Jason Manford join in the fun.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Starter For 10

Starter For 10

Comedy about Brian, a 1980s working class boy stumbling romantically and academically through his first year at Bristol University.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 12 - Horses And Hunting

With Jimmy Carr, Dara O'Briain and Clare Balding.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 10, Episode 19 - Hugh Grant, Joanna Page, Jo Brand, David Guetta

Hugh Grant talks about his love of Leveson and fast cars, Joanna Page says David Cameron is a sweet man, while Jo Brand talks about her surprise acting success and David Guetta confirms he is not dead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 6 - Menopause

A major e-mail mishap leads to an exodus of clients from Eddy's business. Whilst she struggles to salvage a morsel from her TV and PR enterprises, Patsy is diagnosed with osteoporosis, and Saffy forces the pair to attend a meeting of Menopause Anonymous.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 6 - Girls On Top Special

This week's show sees Alexandra Burke and Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter joining the teams.

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