British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 1st November 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?

Episode 2 - Communication

Comic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 11 - A Wife Less Ordinary

Susan is bored with her lot and opts to run her life as a single girl again. Janey takes the opportunity to try running the home with a husband who is less than perfect, and Ben just runs away.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Morecame and Wise

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your Bird

When three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
40 min
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 5 - Dear Dave

Lister has women trouble when he gets himself in a love triangle with Snack Dispensers 23 and 34.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

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

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding

The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Lucy Beaumont. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2012, Episode 1 - London Semi-Final

Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals in Radio 2's nationwide search for the next big comedy stars of the future, this week from Leicester Square Theatre, London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 5, Episode 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VI, followed by a repeat of tonight's new episode. Repeated again as of 00.20.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Vicki (Lisa McGrillis), Pauline Pearson (Gina McKee), Joe Pearson (Vic Reeves), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon), Jack Pearson (Chris Ramsey), Dot (Pat Dunn). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dressing Up Fancy

Sarah's parents from York are due to visit Hebburn for the first time; Ramsey's on hand to show them around, and Pauline's desperate to impress. But things could get out of hand when a second wedding is mooted.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 10 - Halloween Special

Halloween special of the comedy panel show hosted by the irreverent Keith Lemon. Team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton are joined by model Abbey Crouch, Most Haunted's Yvette Fielding, rapper Fazer and actor Joe Swash.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Codename: Riding High

Tim is asking for trouble when he falls for a woman in the Witness Protection Programme, and Marcus learns how to ride a bike.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 11 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The 90s

Jimmy Carr is joined by Phill Jupitus, Alan Davies, Dara O'Briain, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall and Denise Van Outen to look back at the 1990s.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 10, Episode 10

It's a big day for Mimi Maguire - it's her first wedding anniversary to Billy and they're going to renew their vows. Determined to make a fresh start, Mimi sets about throwing away memories of her past life with Paddy, but she alienates a furious Ruby with her comments about her dad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 7 - A Question Of Loyalty

Sir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 10

Julie is welcomed back to a Lorraine-free Valco and, therapy having done the trick, she's noticeably more relaxed; unnervingly so.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Fistful Of Travellers' Cheques

Two students go to Spain to do the 'whole spaghetti western thing' and run into a series of disparate and desperate characters.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 2, Episode 1

A new younger employ joins that staff at Smile5, and Ralph deals with an operator with the world's most boring voice.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 3, Episode 11 - Russell Howard, Bear Grylls, Kylie Minogue

Jonathan welcomes comedian Russell Howard, action man Bear Grylls, and Australian superstar Kylie Minogue. Muse also perform live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

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