British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 3rd December 2012

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Philip Jackson

55 And Over

Episode 4

Hearts are more fragile than previously thought, when disaster strikes, and old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements around a hospital bed.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 7, Episode 3 - Secret Science

With Simon Singh, Sue Black, Dave Gorman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (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 1 - Back In Fashion

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
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Jack Dee. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 58, Episode 4

A return visit to Birmingham for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Jeremy Hardy on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (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 2, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
Royal Variety Performance 2012. David Walliams

The Royal Variety Performance

David Walliams hosts the 100th Royal Variety Performance from The Royal Albert Hall. The comedians performing include Alan Carr, Rhod Gilbert, Ronnie Corbett, Bill Bailey, Bradley Walsh, Jimmy Tarbuck and Des O'Connor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 1 - Yuppy Love

Del has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Don't Sit In The Front Row. Jack Dee. Copyright: Citrus Television

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 1, Episode 6

Milton Jones, Gina Yashere and Joe Lycett team up on four more Front Rowers as they trawl through their lives looking for as many laughs as possible.

Loaded TV 9pm
30 min
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 2

Pat Monahan introduces Daliso Chaponda, Canadian Bobby Mair, Matt Rudge, Markus Birdman and comic boy-band The Noise Next Door.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The One.... Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

The One...

Episode 1 - The One Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.

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 41, Episode 1

Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm
30 min
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 3, Episode 4

Zoned-out waster Dee Dee has the night of his life after making an impressive find outside his local charity shop and Falconhoof takes Adventure Call to the dizzy new heights of smellyvision.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

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

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 10

Actor Stephen Mangan takes over hosting duties this week. Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Kayvan Novak and Michelle Heaton.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 7

Fiona Allen takes a seat with Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile David Mitchell joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons for another evening.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 10

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min version
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 44, Episode 7

Guest host Jack Whitehall presides over captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, and panellists Nick Hewer and Baroness Trumpington.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Danger UXD

There is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
35 min
Full English. Image shows from L to R: Eve, Dusty, Edgar, Wendy, Jason, Ken. Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Full English

Episode 4 - Bank To The Future

Edgar decides it's time for his eldest son Dusty to finally make something of himself, but he's horrified when Dusty lands a job as a banker.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 8

The end of the academic year is drawing near, and with it the need for the housemates to make some big decisions.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 1, Episode 4 - Norwich

Frank is in Norwich, with guests Sarah Millican and Al Murray joining in the debate again. Topics of discussion include beauty and lying.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 11 - Kevin Bridges, Dermot O'Leary, David Walliams

Alan is joined by Kevin Bridges, who chats about his new DVD; Dermot O'Leary, who reveals the latest X Factor news; David Walliams drops in to talk about his latest project; and Lawson, who perform live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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 41, Episode 1

Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.

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