British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 28th August 2012

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 7

The panel show may be past the midway point, but there are no signs of flagging. While Claudia Winkleman joins the Reds, comedian Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 5 - Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs

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 6:30pm (repeat)
Isy Suttie

Isy Suttie: Pearl And Dave

Isy Suttie recounts a moving love story involving a socially awkward childhood neighbour and a 'well-bred' girl from Surrey; Pearl and Dave.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greasy Pole

Jim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Devil You Know

Angry at being blocked by an E.C. directive, Jim hears worse news of a cabinet reshuffle and a possible move to Brussels. Sir Humphrey would not normally be concerned but he's heard who might replace him!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

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.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm
30 min
Gates. Image shows from L to R: Helen (Joanna Page), Mark (Tom Ellis). Copyright: Feelgood Fiction

Gates

Episode 3

Could love be blossoming at the school gates? Not if Mark has anything to do with it. The protective dad plays dirty...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 6, Episode 6 - Things Aren't Simple Any More

After Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him and vows to take revenge on the hit-and-run driver responsible.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 11 - Highs And Lows

With Rob Brydon, Fred MacAulay and Sandi Toksvig.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Mark Addy), Kieran (Nick Blood), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Linda (Faye McKeever), Katie (Chanel Cresswell), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Margaret (Rita May), Leighton (Joel Fry), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 8

Julie awaits her interview, and Katie has some bad news for Kieran.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 9

It's the penultimate fix and there's still everything to play for. Gabby Logan joins Redknapp's Reds, while Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon is picked for Flintoff's Blues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (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

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Endgame

Victor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother. There is a mix-up over a holiday cottage, Victor buys a haunted caravan, and Margaret has a heart attack.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sarah Millican, Grayson Perry, Newton Faulkner

Rob Brydon is joined by Sarah Millican, artist Grayson Perry, music guest Newton Faulkner.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 7

Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 3 - Self Defence

When Miss Gulliver raises concern about a popular but extremely violent new videogame, Alfie helps her to organise a school weapons amnesty.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 1, Episode 1 - London

Comedian Frank Skinner hosts a new topical comedy series. This first edition comes from London with guests Miranda Hart and Al Murray.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 1

Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to her handsome but dim fiancé Amjad. Mrs Khan's on the warpath because Mr Khan's forgotten to book the wedding venue, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as he can persuade mosque manager Dave to do him a favour...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ireland

Ross takes in the sights of Sligo, Kilkenny and Dublin where he performs his unique brand of stand-up and tries his hand at playing the penny whistle - but will Irish eyes still be smiling at the end of his act?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Papua New Guinea, sainthood, and a lonely monkey brought home by a zookeeper.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 1, Episode 5

We get to see what really goes on at the back of pharmacies, tempers fray at Dandylions when the till runs out of change and we get to look in on taxi driver conversation training.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Greenfingers

Greenfingers

Comedy drama in which an inmate at an experimental open prison discovers his gardening talent. Stars Clive Owen, Helen Mirren and David Kelly.

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