British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 24th September 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 4, Episode 2 - Summer

Pam Ayres presents a poetry and sketch series about the seasons. This week: Summer.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Feminine Forever. Copyright: BBC

Feminine Forever

Episode 1

Comedy set in the 1970s, against a background of increasingly politicised feminism, about women, HRT and the joys of growing old disgracefully.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Everyone Quite Likes Justin. Justin (Justin Moorhouse). Copyright: BBC

Everyone Quite Likes Justin

Series 2, Episode 4

Justin has to cope with a game of golf.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self Service

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

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

Just A Minute

Series 64, Episode 8

With panellists Jenny Eclair, Tony Hawks, Kevin Eldon and Alun Cochrane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Pain In The Class

When Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Episode 6

In this latest banter-filled fix, Corden welcomes God into the studio... well, the next best thing in footballing terms: Robbie Fowler. Presenter Christine Bleakley pops up too.

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 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Ronna & Beverly. Image shows from L to R: Ronna (Jessica Chaffin), Beverly (Jamie Denbo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Ronna & Beverly

Episode 3

Ronna & Beverly welcome funnyman David Walliams, The Good Wife actor Alan Cumming and The Flight of the Conchords star Rhys Darby onto their madcap chat show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Chris Addison, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 11

Dara O'Briain and the regulars relive the week's events for the last time in this run. With guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Andi Osho.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 4 - 2008 US Election Special

A special episode covering the American Presidental election and the arrival of Barack Obama. Jo Brand acts as host, with Toby Young on Ian's side and Reginald D. Hunter on Paul's.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Hunderby. Helene (Alexandra Roach). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Hunderby

Episode 5

As Helene continues her affair with the doctor, her past looks set to be unravelled by hunchback John Whiffin.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 1

The award-winning music quiz returns for a 26th series. In the first show, team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined by Olympian Greg Rutherford and N-Dubz's Fazer, with guest host Kathy Burke.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 1, Episode 5

The G4S rebranding team head to Lincolnshire to help rebrand the local police, and Apple's Nevada team come to launch the new iDodge app.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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

Series 3, Episode 5 - Cleaning Lady

Can you imagine the filth on Gary and Tony's floor? Would you want to, for that matter? Dorothy insists that the pair hire a cleaner for the flat.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 4

David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Mickey (James Rottger), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Sergeant Thomson (Stuart Bowman). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 3, Episode 1 - Shape Up

With the help of Jacko, Charlie and new recruit Mickey, Gary finally faces up to an uncomfortable home truth and makes a confession to his Dad and Julie - he is addicted to chips.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
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 5

Mr Khan's new plasma TV provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan versus England cricket match. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting...

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: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

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

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 3

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With panellists Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Rebecca Front and Kevin Day.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Meet The Parents. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Jane Cunliffe), Brother (Scott Hazell), Alex Zane, Sister (Aisling Jarrett-Gavin), Dad (Richard Brimblecombe). Copyright: Objective Productions

Meet The Parents

Series 2, Episode 2

Sam has been set up by his girlfriend Amy. How far will Sam go to impress Amy's fake relatives?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (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 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

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

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 2 - Matt Smith, Jack Whitehall, Fresh Meat, Kelly Osbourne, Jonnie Peacock

Alan is joined by Doctor Who star Matt Smith, stand-up turned sitcom star Jack Whitehall and the cast of Fresh Meat, Kelly Osbourne, and Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock. Plus, there's music from rapper Example.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 1 - Welcome To Royston Vasey

Outsider Benjamin arrives in town. Ben's friend Martin visits the Local Shop and meets the unfailingly strange Tubbs and Edward. Restart officer Pauline is angered that a job seeker has a job interview.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 4

Joining the panel this week is double Olympic champion Mo Farah, chart-topping rap artist Example, presenter Lisa Snowdon and stand-up comedian Chris Ramsey.

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