British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 14th January 2013

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Radio 4

How To Write A Novel In A Week

Episode 1 - Bolt Of Inspiration

Everyone has a novel locked inside of them and painter-decorator Jim discovers the key.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:15pm
30 min
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 2

The army are called in to get children to eat five fruit and veg a day, how to get gold if you only won bronze, and we meet Des, the fitness coach from beyond the grave.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 9 - Get Cartier

Ben keeps getting unwanted presents from his new patient, Mr Smith from the mob.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 10, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by semi-regular Henning Wehn, semi-professional Arthur Smith, and fellow comics Holly Walsh and John Finnemore as they talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects such as wasps, computers, Oscar Wilde and Boris Johnson.

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 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A Whore

Janey visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 3 - Flotsam And Jetsam

With Charlie Higson, Andy Hamilton and Rob Brydon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 2 - Doing The Honours

Pressured to decide on his department's Honours recommendations, Jim sees an opportunity to hold some actual power over the Civil Service. With a change to international university student funding due, Humphrey feels the pain.

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

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 8

This week's show sees Joe Charman, Shazia Mirza, Ron Vaudry, Alistair Barrie and John Scott take to the Jongleurs stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the first series of Britain's most popular sitcom. Repeated again as of 00.20.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 4 - Je Regret Nothing

Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five very long days. Trapped in her flat and being barked at by Penny, she is forced to think about her life regrets.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 3 - Aussie

Ruth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 4 - Stress

Lee feels stressed after agreeing to give Kate driving lessons, so she suggests he tries yoga to calm his nerves. However, his technique leaves a lot to be desired.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
My Mad Fat Diary. Rae Earl (Sharon Rooney). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

My Mad Fat Diary

Series 1, Episode 1 - Chapter 1: Big Bad World

Rae is discharged from psychiatric hospital after months of treatment. Back in the real world, all she wants is to be a normal teenager...

U&Dave channel logo 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 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub Guide

Tony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (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

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

Edina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 6, Episode 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

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

The News Quiz

Series 79, Episode 2

Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. The panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Francesca Martinez, Fred MacAulay and Susan Calman.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Blandings. Image shows from L to R: Freddie (Jack Farthing), Connie (Jennifer Saunders), Clarence (Timothy Spall), Beach (Mark Williams). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 1, Episode 1 - Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey!

Clarence has to get his pig eating again or he will lose the Fattest Pig prize to his fiendish rival. Meanwhile, Connie demands he put a stop to his niece Angela's love affair with cowboy Jimmy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 12, Episode 12 - Quentin Tarantino, James McAvoy, Alan Davies, Emile Sandé

Quentin Tarantino talks about strangling Diane Kruger; James McAvoy explains how he revealed all to his sister; Alan Davies says touring is a holiday; and Emeli Sandé explains her many Olympic appearances.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 3 - Aussie

Ruth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.

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