British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 6th January 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 4, Episode 3 - Fortuosity

Upon Bill's ripping up of a chain letter, the Porter clan's luck appears to disappear with instantaneous effect. Hopefully Ben will be safe on his "adventure day" out!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Sitcom exploring the lives and loves of two young, single females sharing a flat together in Liverpool.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 5, Episode 3

With Sue Perkins, Euan Ferguson and Richard Herring. The topics include dating, politicians and the reputation of the Scots.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 4, Episode 4 - Curiosity Killed The Cat

Bill's bedridden with flu, and as Ben trapses the streets of Chiswick in chase of Snowdrop, the Grimes' latest pet, the builders continue their slow progress in the kitchen. Or so her loving family keep insisting. As for Rona, well...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 11, Women and Wine: Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 10 - Grandad

The girls are called in to look after Sandra's grandfather for the day. As they struggle to keep him occupied, their Saturday turns into far more hassle than they'd imagined - and Beryl soon scarpers for the quiet of home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 2, Big Rocket: The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 1

A prank-loving Emperor hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine With Me, the Durham Home Guard injure themselves while learning first aid, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Summer Special - When I'm 65

A check-up gives Jerry a wake up call and starts the Leadbetters on a health drive. After days of ridicule from Tom the two decide to settle their differences in a race around Surbiton.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mike & Angelo

Mike & Angelo

Popular sci-fi sitcom on CITV throughout the 1990s. Angelo, an alien, lives with Mike and his family.

CITV 9:50am (repeat)
CITV

Spatz

Children's comedy following the teenage staff of a Canadian fast food burger chain's first British branch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Special - The Magic Of Tommy Cooper

Few comedians have made a more lasting impression upon the British public than the fez-capped Tommy Cooper. This Heroes Of Comedy special is a tribute to the man and his mastery of magic.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 14 - The House Of Justin

Justin's house opens its doors as a department store. Will the first ever customer, Andy Day, manage to buy any of the bargains on offer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom about two parents trying to raise three children. Repeated again as of 19.10.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Dr Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb. Dr Strangelove (Peter Sellers)

Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb

Dark comic satire about the Cold War and mutually-assured nuclear destruction between the USA and USSR.

CITV 12pm (repeat)
Sooty & Co.

Sooty & Co.

Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving In

Matthew, Sooty, Sweep, Soo and Scampi have just moved into a new shop in Manchester. Sooty's feeling a little homesick, but he's soon cheered up with a trip into town to collect their new delivery van.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 10, Episode 1

David Mitchell returns as the panel game built on truth and lies reaches double figures in Series 10. This week semi-regulars Tony Hawks and Lucy Porter are joined by Ed Byrne and Charlie Higson as they lie about pies, worms, dancing and James Bond.

U&Dave channel logo 1pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 1 - Engineering

With Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Bill Bailey.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40pm (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 2

Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.

Comedy Central 2pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Discover the story of Rowan Atkinson and Mr Bean through clips of him as a child, in Not The Nine O'Clock News, Blackadder and, of course, sketches from the Mr. Bean series.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 1

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20pm (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 1

Featuring guest host Mark Ronson, with Alesha Dixon and Saturday Mollie King joining Phill, and Tiny Tempah and comedian Paul Foot joining Noel's team.

Comedy Central 3pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A collection of some of the funniest moments from clumsy old Mr Bean as he attempts to do everyday things with calamitous results. Featuring unseen footage from the show.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 11, Women and Wine: Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

CITV 3:30pm (repeat)
Woof!

Woof!

Childrens' sitcom about a boy who uncontrollably changes into a dog.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 11 - Bardalicious

When Kit stages a Shakespearian extravaganza, Sadie is desperate to play opposite Taylor - but will she be able to finally outsmart Ashlii? And when Imogen goes looking for a ballroom dancing partner, Danny and Jake discover that Steve's new apprentice is an expert; but how does Keith feel about the new arrival?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 2, Big Rocket: The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred.

Comedy Central 4:10pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A selection of three episodes featuring Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

U&Dave channel logo 5pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 1 - Engineering

With Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Bill Bailey.

U&Dave channel logo 5:40pm (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 2

Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.

Comedy Central 5:55pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Discover the story of Rowan Atkinson and Mr Bean through clips of him as a child, in Not The Nine O'Clock News, Blackadder and, of course, sketches from the Mr. Bean series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Special - The Magic Of Tommy Cooper

Few comedians have made a more lasting impression upon the British public than the fez-capped Tommy Cooper. This Heroes Of Comedy special is a tribute to the man and his mastery of magic.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (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 1

Featuring guest host Mark Ronson, with Alesha Dixon and Saturday Mollie King joining Phill, and Tiny Tempah and comedian Paul Foot joining Noel's team.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:25pm (repeat)
Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes. Frankie Howerd. Copyright: Gogglebox Entertainment

Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes

Documentary shining a light on previously unknown elements of Frankie Howerd's long career, including home film footage and unseen interviews.

BBC Two Scotland 6:30pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

U&Yesterday channel logo 6:50pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

Comedy Central 6:55pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A collection of some of the funniest moments from clumsy old Mr Bean as he attempts to do everyday things with calamitous results. Featuring unseen footage from the show.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Nick Mohammed

Nick Mohammed In Bits

Episode 4 - Mr Swallow

Nick stars as lifestyle guru Mr Swallow as he presents his memory technique to a live studio audience.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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

A selection of extended episodes from the 41st series of the satirical panel game. Repeated again as fo 22.55.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 11, Women and Wine: Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 2, Big Rocket: The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred.

Loaded TV 9pm
30 min
Marshal's Law. Lesland Marshal (Jason Attar). Copyright: Golden Tortoise

Marshal's Law

Episode 6 - The Christmas Miracle

Lesland helps a disgruntled nun to find her faith and meets God outside an old peoples' home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

A selection of three episodes from the Channel 4 alternative comedy.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Passion Of Saint Tibulus

The fearsome Bishop Brennan drops by the parochial house in order to task Ted and Dougal with picketing a new film, The Passion Of Saint Tibulus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 5, Episode 3

With Sue Perkins, Euan Ferguson and Richard Herring. The topics include dating, politicians and the reputation of the Scots.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Miranda Hart's Joke Shop. Miranda (Miranda Hart). Copyright: BBC

Miranda Hart's Joke Shop

Episode 2 - What A Job

Miranda tries to prove she can get a proper job away from the joke shop.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 4 - Competition Time

Ted's excited. He thinks he's got a good chance of winning the all-priests lookalike show this year. Sadly, neither Jack nor Dougal are particularly inventive souls...

BBC HD 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 4 - Indecision

With Jimmy Carr, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Fellah's Hour With The Cheese Shop

Fellah's Hour With The Cheese Shop

Episode 1: Steve 'not the snooker player' Davis hosts the comedy magazine.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Nick Revell Show

The Nick Revell Show

Episode 1: The life of a struggling writer with dysfunctional friends - and a talking geranium.

BBC HD 11:45pm (repeat)
Numb: Simon Amstell Live At The BBC. Simon Amstell. Copyright: BBC

Numb: Simon Amstell Live At The BBC

Simon Amstell presents a performance of his stand-up show 'Numb', recorded especially for the BBC.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents...

30 Years Of The Comic Strip Presents

New documentary looking back at The Comic Strip Presents... and its influence on British comedy in the past 30 years.

BBC Radio Scotland Midnight (repeat)
The Joke Float. Image shows from L to R: Tim Fitzhigham, Andre Vincent. Copyright: Dabster Productions

The Joke Float

Janey Godley tells the story of how a canal boat packed with comedians sailed from London to Edinburgh to help launch the Olympics.

BBC Three 12:05am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:30am (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 44, Highlights Special

A compilation of the popular news quiz, looking back at the big news of 2012. With team captains Paul Merton, Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

Loaded TV 1am (repeat)
Marshal's Law. Lesland Marshal (Jason Attar). Copyright: Golden Tortoise

Marshal's Law

Episode 6 - The Christmas Miracle

Lesland helps a disgruntled nun to find her faith and meets God outside an old peoples' home.

BBC Three 1:35am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 3

Show blending stand-up from Russell Kane with short films, quick-fire sketches and music, taking the traditional live comedy show and wiring it to the mains.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (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 1, Episode 4 - Big Brother

As the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!

BBC Three 2:05am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 4

There's a Halloween surprise for Joe Wilkinson; Jigsaw's Dan Antopolski reveals his seduction technique; Naz from WitTank tries to get over a hurtful break-up with painful results; and there's the last instalment of The Van.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:15am (repeat)
Jennifer Saunders: Laughing At The 90s. Image shows from L to R: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Jennifer Saunders: Laughing At The 90s

Absolutely Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders charts a decade of British comedy: the 1990s.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.

BBC Three 2:35am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 11, Women and Wine: Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

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