British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 8th April 2012

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 2, Episode 4

When an unfortunate predilection for the trumpet causes Jeeves and Wooster to part ways, the minor aristocrat retreats to a country cottage to practice his musical skill in peace. Unfortunately, Bertie soon finds himself in the midst of a love triangle, between old friend Chuffy and American heiress Pauline.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

A selection of five episodes from the romantic sitcom starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 4, Episode 1 - Mother Of All Mothers

Clare's mother piles pressure onto her already faltering relationship with Brian.

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

Take It From Here

A West End musical spoof, plus trouble over a ring for the Glums.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Meet The Huggetts. Copyright: BBC

Meet The Huggetts

Episode 3, Transatlantic Tangle: The family are baffled by a mystery letter from America.

BBC Two 8:55am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Big Prom Party, Special - The Horrible Histories Big Prom Party

As part of the BBC Proms season, the multi-award winning Horrible Histories team joins forces with the Aurora Orchestra and their conductor Nick Collon for a romp through the story of classical music.

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

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Highlights Special

Some the best moments, strangest songs, weirdest animations and most intriguing questions from this series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (Rowan Atkinson), Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 6 - The Black Seal

It is St. Juniper's Day and the King strips Edmund of his title and duties in Edinburgh; fleeing the castle in rage, The Black Adder sets about creating the most fearsome band of Knights ever known in order to take the throne and rule the Kingdom.

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 1 - Back To School

Rap and comedy combine to tell a tale of sibling rivalry. Rookie teacher Nathan Carter starts his first day back at Elmsbury High School where he was once - well - not the best kid in the class.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: L/Cpl. Jones (Clive Dunn), Sgt. Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Pte. Pike (Ian Lavender), Pte. Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Walker (James Beck), Capt. Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Pte. Godfrey (Arnold Ridley). Copyright: Norcon Productions

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50am (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

The Likely Lads

Bob discovers that Terry is co-habiting with a Finnish beauty called Christina.

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

7 Day Saturday

Series 3, Episode 12

It's Easter Sunday and Al Murray and guests Andy Zaltzman, Nat Luurtsema and Jonathan Maitland pull apart the week's big stories to see what makes them tick.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 the second series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 9, Episode 1

David Mitchell presents another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The guests, Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Lucy Porter and Graeme Garden, talk on the subjects of parrots, breakfast, insurance and Oliver Cromwell.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25pm (repeat)
Keith Lemon's LemonAid. Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Keith Lemon's LemonAid

Episode 1

Keith Lemon brings his unique brand of mischief and anarchy to the masses in this new series which sees him on a mission to satisfy the public's needs... in his own special way. This week he is joined by Cilla Black.

Radio 4 1:30pm (repeat)
John Peel's Shed. John Osborne

John Peel's Shed

Radio recording of John Osborne's hit 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Freddie 'The Frog' Robdal (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - The Frog & The Pussycat

Joan longs for a new life. Reg has found her a job as a charlady but it's not entirely suitable as her employer has a very different idea about her responsibilities. Meanwhile, Del wants to become a movie producer.

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

Pixelface

Series 2, Episode 13 - Hal

A regular console upgrade gets interrupted and the console comes alive and decides that she wants to be a gaming character as well, with her own costume and special move.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:30pm (repeat)
The Best Of Benny Hill

The Best Of Benny Hill

Comic highlights from the early career of multi-talented comedian Benny Hill, featuring some of his best-loved characters.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

Comedy Central 3pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

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

Take It From Here

A West End musical spoof, plus trouble over a ring for the Glums.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

Comedy Central 3:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of London

The blunderingly inept master of disaster goes for a haircut, but ends up styling the other customers' hair before causing chaos at a school fun day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Meet The Huggetts. Copyright: BBC

Meet The Huggetts

Episode 3, Transatlantic Tangle: The family are baffled by a mystery letter from America.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Cleo. Cleopatra (Amanda Barrie). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cleo

The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Dan Mitchell

What's The Story?

Series 6, Episode 1

New host Dan Mitchell takes a sideways look at the week's news in the first of a new series, with guests Huw Stephens, Ruth Jones, Clint Edwards and Elis James.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 5pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of four episodes from the first series of the sports-based panel game hosted by James Corden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: L/Cpl. Jones (Clive Dunn), Sgt. Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Pte. Pike (Ian Lavender), Pte. Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Walker (James Beck), Capt. Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Pte. Godfrey (Arnold Ridley). Copyright: Norcon Productions

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 4 - Teenage Dream Boy

Norman turns into a human boy for just one hour and escapes from the basement - so Eddie and the others have to catch him before he barges in on Kate and Nick's dinner party upstairs. But worst of all, how do they stop Angela falling for this mysterious, gorgeous blue-eyed dream boy?

BBC Two Scotland 5:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

U&Yesterday channel logo 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

A selection of three episodes from the 11th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Matron. Image shows from L to R: Cyril Carter (Kenneth Cope), Matron (Hattie Jacques)

Carry On Matron

Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 the second series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 1, Episode 4 - September 18th To 24th

Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter Libby comes to stay, and Damien is asked to make a pilot for his own cookery show. Includes Damien's recipes for crepes Suzette, and beef Oxford.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Holiday On The Buses. Image shows left to right: Stan Butler (Reg Varney), Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Holiday On The Buses

Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.

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

Take It From Here

A West End musical spoof, plus trouble over a ring for the Glums.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Meet The Huggetts. Copyright: BBC

Meet The Huggetts

Episode 3, Transatlantic Tangle: The family are baffled by a mystery letter from America.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Shaparak Khorsandi, Kevin Bridges, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 4 - Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack Whitehall

Kevin Bridges introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three extended episodes from Series G of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 24.00.

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 7

Joyce becomes convinced that new guest Mrs Simmonds is the hotel assessor, but her attempts to impress do not start smoothly. Meanwhile, deep divides emerge in the Garvey clan - can the family set aside their differences?

BBC Three 9:45pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50pm (repeat)
The Magnificent Two. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Eric Morecambe), Ernie (Ernie Wise)

The Magnificent Two

Comedy film starring Morecambe & Wise as a pair of travelling salesmen who become entangled in a South American country's civil war.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 4, Episode 1 - Mother Of All Mothers

Clare's mother piles pressure onto her already faltering relationship with Brian.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm
60 min
Perspectives: Sergeant On Spike. John Sergeant. Copyright: Silver River

Perspectives: Sergeant On Spike

Broadcaster John Sergeant delves into the influence of Spike Milligan both on himself, and on the whole nation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 1, Episode 1

Life for George and Carol was just fine and now that their daughter is married they will have time for themselves again. Carol is looking forward to it being just the two of them. George, however, thinks the time is right to finally be honest with his wife and introduce her to Georgina.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 5 - Birthin'

It's a big night for Patsy as she gears up to present a prestigious style awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. However it's destined to be a bigger night for Saffy, who suddenly goes into Labour, and without a doctor in sight.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
King Cutler

King Cutler

Episode 1

Episode 1: Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems. With Glen Baxter.

Comedy Central 11:05pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 3 - Sean Lock and Jason Manford

Stand-up comedy from the 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Money

Jason Byrne looks at money and remembers the job in which he was paid with second-hand swimming caps.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 8 - Slave Auction

East Hampton is holding a slave auction to raise some money, with Caroline, Guy, Lyndon and Alan putting their names down as auction lots. Mac reveals that his has got a new job, but it is in Sheffield and has to move. Sue learns of Caroline's love for Mac and decides to stop her - by killing her.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 6 - Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

Father Jack consumes more floor polish than is good for him and leaves Ted and Dougal half a million pounds in his will. But will he stay dead long enough for them to claim it?

BBC HD Midnight (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Fi Healey (Morven Christie), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald), Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Daniel Stroud (Samuel Barnett), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 2, Episode 2 - Boycott (Part 2)

The Algerian Olympic team are still threatening to boycott the Games after discovering that the Shared Belief Centre does not face Mecca.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Fi Healey (Morven Christie), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald), Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Daniel Stroud (Samuel Barnett), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 2, Episode 2 - Boycott (Part 2)

The Algerian Olympic team are still threatening to boycott the Games after discovering that the Shared Belief Centre does not face Mecca.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 3, Episode 1 - Elton John: Patron Saint Of Celebrities

Just how did Sir Elton become the Patron Saint of Celebrities? Could it be that his celebrity lifestyle of parties and spending led him to question his existence?

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

Take It From Here

A West End musical spoof, plus trouble over a ring for the Glums.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Episode 3, Transatlantic Tangle: The family are baffled by a mystery letter from America.

BBC Three 4:10am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

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