British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 13th September 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 2 - Tales Of Terror

Victor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Mrs. Warboys's cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser, whilst Margaret tries to avoid a terrible telephone conversation...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, John Finnemore, Simon Kane, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 2, Episode 1

An awkward celestial relationship, surprisingly easy contract negotiations, and a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film made about it yet.

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

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The People

Frustrated by the continued obstacle of local councils to central government policy, not to mention their unwieldynature and lack of democratic accountability, Hacker finds himself welcoming radical reform proposals from a leading professor. Neither Sir Humphrey, nor a troublesome militant socialist feminist council leader, however, are keen on the plans.

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

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Patron Of The Arts

Jim's stuck in a tricky corner when he realises that he is due to attend an important arts sector dinner event as guest of honour, just days after a timetabled announcement of a less than generous increase in arts funding. Simon Monk, head of the National Theatre, is particularly unforgiving of the low increase.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 5

American stand-up Jimmy Tingle joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. On the other side Russell Howard and Andy Parsons get the help of David Mitchell.

BBC Three 9pm
60 min
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2012, Episode 2

Josh Widdicombe introduces top stand-up acts from this year's Edinburgh comedy festival. Josh introduces some of the biggest names in comedy including Mark Watson, Shappi Khorsandi, Marcus Brigstocke and others.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

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 7

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Chris Addison take a look at this week's burning issues. The guests are Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey. Josh Widdicombe sits in for an ill Andy Parsons.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 3

Keith's guests this week are American Pie actor Jason Biggs, Paralympic winner Jonnie Peacock, Colleen Nolan & Johnny Vegas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 10, Episode 2

Frank loves his new job at World of Burgers. His banter and laid-back approach wins the respect of the team and sales figures increase.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 1, Episode 1 - On Your Knees Forget The Fees

Reverend Adam is feeling the pressure of trying to fill a rundown London church - that is, until his congregation quadruples overnight. But the sudden influx of worshippers isn't down to word getting out about his wonderful sermons...

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 6

Guest host Tim Minchin is joined by Target from Roll Deep, Jason Donovan, Paloma Faith and Tim Key.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Cheryl Cole, Andrew Lloyd Webber

Jonathan welcomes pop sensation Cheryl Cole, who will be chatting and performing live in the studio, and musical legend Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 7, Episode 9

With guests Jack Whitehall and Ed Byrne.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 2, Episode 2

David has still barricaded the three of them inside the Radio 4 studio. He's taken all the Radio 4 microphones hostage in an attempt to make the network give them their own radio series. Things take a turn for the worse when David receives a call from the Radio 4 Negotiator.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 3

Gavin returns for his first scheduled visit as area manager and he's a bit miffed that nobody seems to have missed him much. Butchers Andy and Kieran, meanwhile, have fallen out; and Katie's back on the tills, which could cause a little bit of friction...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
50 min version
(repeat)
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.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Sir Tom Jones, Emilia Fox, Steve Backshall

Rob's special guest is Sir Tom Jones, who gives a fascinating insight into his long career; Emilia Fox tells Rob about hit show Silent Witness; and wildlife daredevil Steve Backshall explains what it's like to come face to face with the world's deadliest creatures.

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 3 - Lodgers

Caroline tries to find a lodger for her house, but the only people who apply are a bunch of loonies and Angela. Joanna decides to attract the attention of Lyndon Jones, the Head of IT. Mac also discovers that Holly is now pregnant.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 5

American stand-up Jimmy Tingle joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. On the other side Russell Howard and Andy Parsons get the help of David Mitchell.

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