British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 15th January 2013

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Radio 4

How To Write A Novel In A Week

Episode 2 - Lightning Strike

Jim has been struck by lightning. Literarily, or so he thinks.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
The Johnny & Inel Show. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Cochrane, Inel Tomlinson. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Johnny & Inel Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Johnny and Inel are delighted about having their own CBBC television show. It's not long before Johnny wants to take over, only Inel is not going to let him!

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 11 - The Last Supper

Susan's American boss, Scott, comes over for dinner. Having eaten, Scott complains he is feeling unwell and the Harpers reluctantly invite him to stay the night.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 5, Episode 3 - Benjamin Zephaniah

Marcus Brigstocke invites poet Benjamin Zephaniah to try some new experiences. These include playing Scalextric, watching a Bond movie and having a cup of builder's tea.

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 12 - Ben Wants To Be A Millionaire

Ben meets an old school friend who is now a millionaire. After being told by him about the wonders of the stock market, he and Susan decide to invest a large amount of money. Things go well at first but Ben's refusal to sell up while they're ahead costs them the lot!

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

QI

Series F, Episode 4 - Fight Or Flight

With Johnny Vegas, Pam Ayres and Sean Lock.

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 4 - The New Suit

Arkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.

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 4 - The Greasy Pole

Jim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
40 min
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Henry Goodman), Jim Hacker (David Haig). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Episode 1 - Crisis At The Summit

Yes, Prime Minister returns in a contemporary setting and unsurprisingly there is trouble afoot for the fraught PM. Jim Hacker's premiership is falling apart when a saviour appears - Kumranistan!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 3 - Imbroglio

With Sean Lock, Frank Skinner and John Bishop.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 1

Ruth Jones returns to the Welsh valleys as put-upon single mother Stella.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm
80 min
Yes Prime Minister - stage poster

Yes, Prime Minister: Re-Elected

A special tribute to the popular and influential sitcom, featuring contributions from Clive Anderson, David Frost and former cast member Derek Fowlds.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Sarah Millican Television Programme. Sarah Millican. Copyright: So Television / Chopsy Productions

The Sarah Millican Television Programme

Series 2, Episode 1

Sarah Millican returns. Joining her are Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and Spice Girl Melanie C. But how does Sarah end up performing CPR aided by the cast of Casualty?

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 6, Highlights Special

A special compilation show packed full of out-takes and best bits from the sixth series.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Sandra Prince (Bronagh Gallagher), Keith Prince (Ben Crompton), Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson), Alan Derbyshire (Angus Deayton), Janet Derbyshire (Anna Chancellor). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 2, Episode 2 - Stay At Home Losers

Laura is attempting to widen her circle of friends, but she finds it hard to find a peer group. Meanwhile, Beth is confused when she falls for a boy seemingly her opposite, and Alan and Keith strike up an unlikely friendship.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Harry & Paul's Magnificent Sporting Moments. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Burning Bright Productions

Harry & Paul's Magnificent Sporting Moments

Clip show in which Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse, via various characters, celebrate some magnificent sporting moments.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 7, Episode 3

With Greg Davies and Lucy Porter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 4 - The Greasy Pole

Jim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 8, Episode 3

Victoria Coren and guests David Mitchell, Richard Coles and Diane Abbott challenge received opinion and knee-jerk thinking.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 1

Russell Howard is back for a third series of his hit BBC Three show. The mystery guest is Colin Furze, who souped up a mobility scooter to reach 69mph. The Good News Extra stand-up is Jimmy McGhie.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 2

Matt Edmondson hosts the second episode of the comedy panel show. Former Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt, gold medal winner Greg Rutherford, comedian Jeff Leach and Big Brother winner Brian Belo take part.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Henry Goodman), Jim Hacker (David Haig). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Episode 1 - Crisis At The Summit

Yes, Prime Minister returns in a contemporary setting and unsurprisingly there is trouble afoot for the fraught PM. Jim Hacker's premiership is falling apart when a saviour appears - Kumranistan!

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