British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 28th May 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 4, Episode 3 - Highlights & Twilights

Two mysterious visitors, one deathly pale and one deathly orange. It's the love that dare not speak its name and the love that can speak its name but can't pronounce it properly.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 2, Episode 1 - Nicky Markham

Jeremy meets medium Nicky Markham who sells out huge theatres with her shows in which she claims to speak to your loved ones who have passed to the other side.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
With Nobbs On. David Nobbs. Copyright: Curtains For Radio

With Nobbs On

Episode 2 - From Howerd's End To Pebble Mill

David Nobbs has trouble explaining why he's impersonating Frankie Howerd in public to the police. Meanwhile Pebble Mill reject a short story about a man battling with his identity as a successful middle class, middle management manager called Reginald Iolanthe Perrin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 15, Episode 6 - Springing Smiler

Foggy, Clegg and a rather enthusiastic Compo accept the challenge of springing Smiler, Nora Batty's ex-lodger.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 63, Episode 3

Sue Perkins discusses the worst night of her life, Julian Clary talks about the Vikings, Paul Merton describes his personality, and Greg Proops shares his thoughts on why dinosaurs became extinct.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self Service

Slow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 11 - Gifts

With Clive Anderson, Jimmy Carr and Jan Ravens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 2 - And So To Bed

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.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 2, Episode 1 - Nicky Markham

Jeremy meets medium Nicky Markham who sells out huge theatres with her shows in which she claims to speak to your loved ones who have passed to the other side.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
40 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 7

Simon Evans helps out Dara O'Briain on the penultimate episode of the brain-teasing series. However, it's a case of the blind leading the blind tonight, as the first fiendish challenge is one that requires being blindfolded.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 7

Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panelists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the first and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom. Repeated again as of 00.20.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 6

This week's line-up includes snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan, funnyman Jimmy Carr and telly favourite Christine Bleakley.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 8

With guest host Lee Mack and panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Episode 5

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging as Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Nick Helm, Kate Humble, David O'Doherty and Claudia Winkleman.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm
60 min
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia. Morgan Spurlock. Copyright: Thumbs Up Productions / Warrior Poets

Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia

Episode 9

Who has the power in Britain? That's the latest question Morgan Spurlock asks as his cheeky take on British culture continues.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 10

Ed Byrne joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle whilst Gina Yashere joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

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 11 - Gifts

With Clive Anderson, Jimmy Carr and Jan Ravens.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 8

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Francis Wheen examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Corrie Corfield reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 4

Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
The One.... Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

The One...

Episode 3 - The One Griff Rhys Jones

Griff takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show, where he will be joined by some of the biggest names in television.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 11, Episode 7 - Cameron Diaz, Kathy Burke, David Attenborough

Cameron Diaz and Sir David Attenborough flirt about wildlife, Kathy Burke talks about her break from acting and Scissor Sisters perform live in the studio.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 4 - Speech

As 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Real Partnership

Sir Humphrey and Sir Frank form an unlikely bond over the increase in Civil Service pay salaries. The Prime Minister, however, is far less easily convinced.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 7

Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panelists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.

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