British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 8th October 2012

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

Ayres On The Air

Series 4, Episode 4 - Winter

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

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Retouched, Episode 1

Bev and Shirley go mobile when the salon is closed down by environmental health.

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

Everyone Quite Likes Justin

Series 2, Episode 6

Justin is still living with his father-in-law, still working with his ex-wife and still calling on his gran for her words of wisdom.

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 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 2 - Meeting Twenty-Six

Donations to the museum come from astronomer Stuart Clark, horticulturist and former hostage Tom Hart Dyke and comedian Jo Brand.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 13 - Breakable

Nick's decision to become a motorbike stunt driver brings more worry for Susan in this great episode. Meanwhile Janey's new job isn't what she expected it to be.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

The Many Faces Of...

Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of June Whitfield

Comedy actress June Whitfield tells her own story, from her early days in the West End to her successful sitcom career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 1 - Absent Vixen, Cheeky Monkey

Janey's off to University... and Ben couldn't be happier... just think what he can do with her room! Although Susan isn't so happy to see Janey go, she too has her own plans for her old room. Meanwhile Nick causes trouble in his latest job, working at the local supermarket.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Retouched, Episode 1

Bev and Shirley go mobile when the salon is closed down by environmental health.

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 8

The final whistle is about to blow on season three, but there's still one last bout of fun to be had as Corden invites Ashes hero Alastair Cook, comic Kevin Bridges and Dermot O'Leary into the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

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 5

Inbetweener Simon Bird, former MP and dance floor whirlwind Ann Widdecombe and Emmy-nominated actress Ashley Jensen brave Ronna & Beverly's outrageous questioning.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 9

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.

Comedy Central 9:30pm
30 min
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vacuum

It's Richie's first day back at work after paternity leave and his new PA Billy is a little idiotic, but could he be Richie's only hope in a domestic spat?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

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

Hunderby

Episode 7

A wealth of secrets are unravelled - not least the origin of bubbly milk - and everything that was known at Hunderby is turned upside down.

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

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 3

Jack Whitehall takes over hosting duties. American Pie actress Mena Suvari and Danny from McFly also pop in.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Christmas Special

A festive special of the news quiz, hosted by Martin Clunes. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 2

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
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 14, Episode 1

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 1

Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group.

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 3 - Bad Cammy

When Cammy, an old adversary of Gary's, is posted to the barracks, old rivalries soon erupt into a brawl. As vengeful actions escalate, Gary finds himself in serious danger of being kicked out of the army forever.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 4 - Paddy McGuinness, Dragon's Den, Strictly Come Dancing, Conor Maynard

Alan Carr is joined by comic and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness, the Dragon's Den entrepreneurs, and Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestants. Plus, music is provided by Conor Maynard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

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

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 2 - Manchester

Frank is in Manchester with guests Katy Brand and Ross Noble.

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

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 5

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Hugo Rifkind, Susan Calman and Francesca Martinez help chairman Sandi Toksvig take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Neil Sleat.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 6

Joining the panel this week are magician Dynamo, actor Noel Clarke and TV presenter Rick Edwards.

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 2, Episode 5 - Anarchy in Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic worsens. Geoff and Brian bury Mike alive. Tubbs and Edward leave the local shop to find a 'no-tail' for David. Pauline is pushed to the limit. Les McQueen is astonished that Creme Brulee have reformed without him.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 9 - Bats

With Josie Lawrence, John Sessions and Rich Hall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 10, Episode 6

Marty makes a life-changing decision and finds the nerve to propose to Kelly. Over the moon, she accepts.

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