British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 29th April 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (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 5, Episode 4 - Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire

A mystery develops; Sid and Wally have been seen creeping around the woods with bedding rolls.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball

The annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35am (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 5, Episode 5 - Earnshaw Strikes Again

"It's really a question of whether it's just a mood we're in or whether the world really is boring," muses Clegg.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet). Repeated again as of 17.00.

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

Clare In The Community

Series 4, Episode 5 - My Funny Valentine

Brian is amazed that Clare has remembered Valentine's Day and booked a restaurant. Unfortunately, however, she hasn't.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
It's That Man Again. Image shows from L to R: Jack Train, Tommy (Tommy Handley). Copyright: BBC

It's That Man Again

Tommy Handley tries to set up a newspaper with Mrs Mopp as domestic correspondent. Wartime comedy from March 1945.

BBC Two 8:05am (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Big Cat

Will Digby and Hacker catch the wild cat who is scaring chickens down on the farm?

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

Meet The Huggetts

Episode 6, Ail and Hearty: The family worry when Joe's seen calling in at the doctor's surgery. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison.

BBC Two 8:50am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 2, Episode 3 - Big Head

An act of kindness is exaggerated to heroic status and Roy's head gets bigger as he starts to believe the hype. As team captain, does he win the quiz and take the glory, even if it means alienating his friends?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10am (repeat)
The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

1960 film starring Norman Wisdom. A grocer on the rebound from a failed relationship joins the Navy.

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 4 - Disco

The school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.

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

7 Day Saturday

Series 3, Episode 14

Al Murray and guests Andy Zaltzman, Jenny Eclair and Lloyd Langford pull apart the week's big stories to see what makes them tick.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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 fifth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 9, Episode 4

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 subjects such as restaurants, Barbie dolls, feet and garlic.

U&W channel logo 1pm (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 seventh series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 repeat run of the entire fifth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
A pig's snout. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Fred In The Springtime

Episode 2

Charismatic Uncle Fred is still at Blandings Castle masquerading as a 'brain doctor', and the Duke of Dunstable's lunatic pig-napping scheme continues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
It's That Man Again. Image shows from L to R: Jack Train, Tommy (Tommy Handley). Copyright: BBC

It's That Man Again

Tommy Handley tries to set up a newspaper with Mrs Mopp as domestic correspondent. Wartime comedy from March 1945.

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

Meet The Huggetts

Episode 6, Ail and Hearty: The family worry when Joe's seen calling in at the doctor's surgery. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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 6 - Party

Nathan takes advantage of Mrs Carter's weekend trip away to invite Miss Poppy round for a romantic evening.

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

What's The Story?

Series 6, Episode 4

Dan Mitchell is joined by fellow Radio Wales presenter Jason Mohammad, comedian Clint Edwards, Caryl Parry Jones and John Robins pick apart the week's news.

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 6 - Monstrously Good Cookies

When Kate wins a cookie competition, little does she know that some of Norman's fur went into the mix that won her the top prize. So when a film crew comes to film her making the famous cookies, Eddie and the monsters have to secretly get more fur into the dough.

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 episodes from the 12th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain continues on his journey into the realms of pure logic. Once again he's helped by Oxford University maths professor Marcus du Sautoy and is joined by comedy guest Alex Horne.

BBC Two Scotland 6:30pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black Coat

Seven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:15pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 2, Episode 4 - Meera Syal

Rufus Hound invites Meera Syal to read embarrassing extracts from her teenage diary and read it out in public for the very first time.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 4 - Quarantine

On encountering another ship, the crew go into rescue the female hologram on board. Much to their horror, they discover that she has contracted a holo virus, and has gone completely insane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
It's That Man Again. Image shows from L to R: Jack Train, Tommy (Tommy Handley). Copyright: BBC

It's That Man Again

Tommy Handley tries to set up a newspaper with Mrs Mopp as domestic correspondent. Wartime comedy from March 1945.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (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, Christmas Special - The Man Who Blew Away

Victor is dogged by the practical jokes of a pair of local children, but having been recently stolen he is at least finally rid of the albatross that is their car. A long-forgotten holiday acquaintance, Mr Foskett, comes to visit the Meldrews and his unconventional behaviour causes problems for Patrick.

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

Meet The Huggetts

Episode 6, Ail and Hearty: The family worry when Joe's seen calling in at the doctor's surgery.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 6

Alan Johnson MP acts as host as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.

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 3, Episode 2

On a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa, Mick upsets Janice and it looks like their relationship might not survive this fight.

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 7

Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.

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

Clare In The Community

Series 4, Episode 5 - My Funny Valentine

Brian is amazed that Clare has remembered Valentine's Day and booked a restaurant. Unfortunately, however, she hasn't.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
45 min version
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 43, Episode 3

Damian Lewis, star of Homeland, having thoroughly enjoyed his previous three stints in the guest host chair, returns to the show. The guests are Susan Calman and Chris Packham.

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 4 - Over the Rainbow

When Ken sees George in a dress he doesn't realise that this is George's way of trying to tell him about his secret love of women's clothes.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (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 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

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

A festive edition of the classic sketch show, with Harry joined by his comedy cohorts Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke. Features an alternative version of the 'Perfect Day' promo.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm
45 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 43, Episode 3

Damian Lewis, star of Homeland, having thoroughly enjoyed his previous three stints in the guest host chair, returns to the show. The guests are Susan Calman and Chris Packham.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
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 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
King Cutler

King Cutler

Episode 4

Episode 4: Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
Grandma's House. Image shows from L to R: Auntie Liz (Samantha Spiro), Grandma (Linda Bassett), Simon (Simon Amstell), Tanya (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Grandma's House

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Day Simon Thought It May Be A Good Idea To Find New Living Arrangements

Simon has been living with Grandma in Gants Hill for some months now and is beginning to feel it...

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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 2, Episode 6 - The Plague

With Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm
40 min version (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican

This week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.

Comedy Central 11:15pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jo Brand. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 3, Episode 1 - Oil Rig

Giles tries his hand on board an oilrig in the Cromarty Firth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!. Kenneth Williams (Michael Sheen)

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

Biopic starring Michael Sheen as Carry On star Kenneth Williams. A portrait of a fastidious performer who hankered after recognition.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm (repeat)
Nixon's The One. Image shows from L to R: Henry Kissinger (Henry Goodman), President Richard Nixon (Harry Shearer). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Nixon's The One

Episode 0 - Nixon's The One

Harry Shearer stars as disgraced President Nixon in an eye-opening play based on transcripts of real recordings from his Oval Office. With Henry Goodman.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm
40 min version (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican

This week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.

BBC Two Scotland 11:50pm (repeat)
Grandma's House. Image shows from L to R: Auntie Liz (Samantha Spiro), Grandma (Linda Bassett), Simon (Simon Amstell), Tanya (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Grandma's House

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Day Simon Thought It May Be A Good Idea To Find New Living Arrangements

Simon has been living with Grandma in Gants Hill for some months now and is beginning to feel it...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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 6

Alan Johnson MP acts as host as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 3

Clips include a mayor who has banned residents from dying; a man who can't stop laughing after an operation; and some naughty placards at the London Marathon. The Mystery Guest is a canine Crufts winner. The Good News Extra comic is Dana Alexander.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
50 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 7

Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

A festive edition of the classic sketch show, with Harry joined by his comedy cohorts Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke. Features an alternative version of the 'Perfect Day' promo.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:25am (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Episode 3

The Mouse calls pest control to enquire about the possibility of exterminating humans and the Indian Call Centre employee has some free ring dings to giveaway.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am
45 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 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:35am (repeat)
Carry On Laughing. Copyright: Associated Television

Carry On Laughing

A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am (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 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
It's That Man Again. Image shows from L to R: Jack Train, Tommy (Tommy Handley). Copyright: BBC

It's That Man Again

Tommy Handley tries to set up a newspaper with Mrs Mopp as domestic correspondent. Wartime comedy from March 1945.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20am (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 2, Episode 6 - The Plague

With Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (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 4:35am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 3

Clips include a mayor who has banned residents from dying; a man who can't stop laughing after an operation; and some naughty placards at the London Marathon. The Mystery Guest is a canine Crufts winner. The Good News Extra comic is Dana Alexander.

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