British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 26th 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 4

Alex Horne is joined, once again, by his own five-piece jazz band for the final in the current series of music and comedy. Kevin Eldon is the guest.

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

Wordaholics

Series 1, Episode 6

Comedy panel game all about words, hosted by Gyles Brandreth. Featuring Richard Herring, Alex Horne, Jenny Eclair, Natalie Haynes and the Letter F.

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 9 - Freewheelin'

Dani researches her new wheelchair storyline by pretending to Jack and Ruby that she really does need a wheelchair. Can she carry it off? And how will her friends treat her? Meanwhile Maisy and Megaboyd try to turn Max's bedroom into a Max museum. But what will Max's super fans think?

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

Diddy Movies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Draculaaaaa

The Diddies spend the night with a rather toothy host. Why does he keep staring at their diddy necks?

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 12 - Uncle Troy

Rather than confess to Hammond that he scared off a substitute teacher, Roy pretends to be his uncle, teacher Troy O'Brien. He maintains the facade but Miss Sheringham is suspicious. Can she prove Roy and Troy are the same person?

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

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Episode 12

Vic and his team find out whether animals have best friends, discover the strangest things you can wear, and wonder who's better - boys or girls?

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 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are Coming

As Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.

BBC Two 6pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Episode 1

Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, and Phill Jupitus.

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 2

The second of the 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 8, Episode 4 - The Seven Steptoerai

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 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

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 including two Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 13 - Holidays

With Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and Rich Hall.

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

Watson & Oliver

Series 1, Episode 6

Superhero AlloyMan has problems with his new suit; Fi & Bea are off to Spain; and Sir Thomas and Mr Bridgewater have marriage on their minds. Have Miss Steepes and Miss Rutherford finally caught their prey? Back in the studio, Lorna and Ingrid attempt to put on their own Olympic Opening ceremony.

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 40, Episode 6

Damian Lewis host the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, featuring guest panellists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.

BBC Four 10:25pm
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Copyright: So Television

Mark Lawson Talks To Graham Norton

Mark Lawson meets Graham Norton to discuss seminal moments from his life and career. From his southern Irish Protestant beginnings, Lawson explores what drove Norton to become one of the biggest names in light entertainment, via a brief stint as an actor. In this frank and funny interview he discusses growing up in Ireland, his sexuality, a near fatal mugging whilst he was at drama school, and more. Preview Clip

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
World Series Of Dating. Image shows from L to R: James Chetwyn-Talbot (Tom Price), Doyle McManus (Rob Riggle). Copyright: Lion Television

World Series Of Dating

Episode 1

Four distinctive and especially selective girls govern the 'datezone' as a number of guys try to last as long as they can over a dinner date.

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 8, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons return for a new series with guests Milton Jones, Patrick Kielty and Mark Watson joining in the mocking.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Best Of

Relive the most memorable moments from round two of the premiere panel show. Courtesy of Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co comes great gags and politically incorrect puns.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 7 - Corrie vs EastEnders Special

Keith Lemon presents a special soap-themed edition of Celebrity Juice. Team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton are joined by Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley and Jack P Shepherd and EastEnders stars Rita Simons and John Partridge for some side-splitting soap-based fun.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 13 - Holidays

With Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'

Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.

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