British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 12th July 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 1 - Testing Times

Sleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Olympic Special

The 2012 Olympics coming to London. Edith strongly believes in the ideas the Olympic movement stood for, but Satan tried to prove her wrong by taking her to the some famous Ancient Greeks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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.

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 10 - Greats

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"

When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 1, Episode 3

Dan is recovering from a hernia operation and it's up to an increasingly frazzled Lisa to run around after him. Elsewhere, Shelley confronts Greg about his gambling.

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 7

Hari Kondabolu delivers his all-American views on British history; Jigsaw take part in a half-baked robbery; and Joe Wilkinson's timing is slightly off cue.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
The Trap

The Trap

Radio 2 sketch show starring Jeremy Limb, Paul Litchfield and Dan Mersh, also known collectively as The Trap.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 4 - Party

When Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.

BBC Asian Network 10pm
30 min
Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Story. Meera Syal. Copyright: Tonic Productions

Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Story

Episode 4 - Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Night - Part 2

Meera Syal and Tommy Sandhu present more highlights from an evening showcasing the very best in Asian comedic talent.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison look back at the Wimbledon final and ahead at the final preparations for the London Olympics, with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp and Milton Jones.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Midnight Beast. Image shows from L to R: Stef (Stefan Abingdon), Dru (Andrew Wakely), Ash (Ashley Horne). Copyright: Warp Films / Cuba Comedy

The Midnight Beast

Series 1, Episode 2 - Father's Day

Stef stays up all night editing a rubbish animated video for their new track Booty Call. Meanwhile, Dru miraculously gets a maintenance cheque from his long-estranged dad.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 1, Episode 4

Lisa's looking for trouble when she asks Dan to pick his favourite part of her body. Plus, when Bianca throws a hot tub party, tensions bubble as much as the water.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In Love

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Dead Boss. Helen Stephens (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: BBC

Dead Boss

Episode 6

Helen is moved to D Wing where she is befriended by white collar criminal Jo. She soon receives an unwanted visit from widow Mrs Bridges, who has something interesting she wants to show her.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 2, Episode 2

Dufrais gets the chance to spend the day at a baseball game in Los Angeles; new character Ray offers careers advice to school leavers; and Augustus tries to get money in the guise of a river patrol officer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 3 - Nightmare In Royston Vasey

Work on the new road begins but a terrifying discovery is made. Pauline's jobseekers are taught interview techniques. A tortoise meets a sticky end.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Alice's Wunderland. Alice Lowe. Copyright: BBC

Alice's Wunderland

Series 1, Episode 1

A trip round Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 8, Episode 5 - John Bishop, will.i.am, Cuba Gooding Jr, Plan B

Alan Carr is joined by much-loved comedian John Bishop, The Voice's will.i.am and US movie star Cuba Gooding Jr who tells Alan all about his latest movie, Red Tails. And music is from Plan B who performs a track from his new album, Ill Manors.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 3 - Gunmen Of The Apocalypse

When a simulant ship puts a virus in Red Dwarf's computers, Kryten decides to contract the virus himself to find a cure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Beast Of Royston Vasey

The schoolchildren get a visit from the incompetent Legz Akimbo Theatre Company and the Denton children get cousin Benjamin in more trouble than he can possibly imagine.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 4 - Emohawk - Polymorph 2

When Red Dwarf crashes into a Gelf zone, and they need new engine parts, they have no alternative but to go out and brave the fearsome and ugly "Kinitawowi" tribe.

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