British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 3rd February 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 1, Episode 4

A photographer offers Aveline more money for a nude shoot and is made to wish he hadn't, while Jack makes an inauspicious entry into the art world.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Visit

Blakey's mother announces she's coming to Luxton to pay her son a visit, and the Butlers naturally offer to put her up for the couple of nights. But she soon proves to be even more dreadful than her son - demanding, mean and manipulative!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 1, Episode 5

Freddie's sea-faring brother has died and the Boswells decide to arrange a burial at sea.

U&W channel logo 7:25am (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 1, Episode 3

Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Isy Suttie et al are joined by natural treasure Barbara Windsor as the natural world talks rhubarb. Meet Lonesome George, a belligerent tortoise with a Jamie Oliver-shaped axe to grind, drop in on Sebastian the chimp's therapy session, and catch up with the 18th live semi-final of Penguin's Got Talent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 4, Episode 2 - A Now Spoilt Life Smashed Some More

Pip and Harry journey to the Underworld to rescue Ripely, only to find the evil Mister Benevolent has got there first.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 2, The SS Lotus: Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 1, Episode 6

Billy finds out that he is to become a father, Joey learns of his dad's £500 gambling debt, Adrian is made redundant, Aveline's nude pictures are published and Jack buries a stolen candlestick in his Grandma's grave! A normal day for the Boswells.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 6, Something About a Soldier: The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the prison-based sitcom. Repeated again as of 15.00.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (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 5

An Incan child has the worst birthday ever, a Roman farmer meets a door-to-door poo salesman, and King George IV embarks on a solo musical career.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Jordan Brown), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ghost Tour

Dani and the gang come up with a way to pay off the castle debts but will it work without the help of Gabriel and Esme, or indeed the visiting Sam?

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 22 - Just Tins Of Paint

Justin hopes his attempt at home improvements will win Mister Maker's Makeover Challenge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Quando, Quando, Quando. Copyright: BBC

Quando, Quando, Quando

Episode 5 - Love And Marriage

The salon is offering special two-for-one cuts. Brides and grooms are queueing for days in the hope of getting an appointment. A childhood sweetheart of Rene's appears hoping to rekindle their love.

CITV 11:35am (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 8 - Pene's Perfect Date

Gene steps in to help find Pene the perfect date for the school dance - which doesn't go exactly to plan!

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 10, Episode 5

Coming from the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe, Lloyd Langford, Celia Pacquola, Phill Jupitus and Marcus Brigstocke are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Tomatoes, Koalas, Boats and Cheese.

CITV 12:05pm (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.

CITV 12:30pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 1

Discover ingenious uses for left over farts, find out what to do if a shark attacks, and get the results from the Athletix Factor.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:45pm (repeat)
Carry On Matron. Image shows from L to R: Cyril Carter (Kenneth Cope), Matron (Hattie Jacques)

Carry On Matron

Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 1

With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 2, The SS Lotus: Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.

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

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 1 - Beaudelicious

Sadie has finally got a boyfriend - but how is she going to tell her Dad that she's going out with Taylor? What she doesn't know is that Dad has some very big news of his own.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 6, Something About a Soldier: The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of three episodes from the first series of the sports-based panel game.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 8 - Pene's Perfect Date

Gene steps in to help find Pene the perfect date for the school dance - which doesn't go exactly to plan!

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

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

U&Dave channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 1

With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
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 4 - The Crime Wave At Blandings

Baxter returns as a holiday tutor for Clarence's grandson, George. To Clarence's horror, Baxter plans to weasel his way back into permanent employment at Blandings.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Quando, Quando, Quando. Copyright: BBC

Quando, Quando, Quando

Episode 5 - Love And Marriage

The salon is offering special two-for-one cuts. Brides and grooms are queueing for days in the hope of getting an appointment. A childhood sweetheart of Rene's appears hoping to rekindle their love.

BBC Three 7:05pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
The Newsagent's Window. John Osborne. Copyright: BBC

The Newsagent's Window

30 minute story written and narrated by John Osbourne about when he started replying to adverts in his local newsagent's window.

BBC Two 7:30pm (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 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On Wheels

Arkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A selection of the best bits of Rowan Atkinson's comic character.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series H of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 23.00.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 2, The SS Lotus: Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:20pm (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 three episodes from Britain's longest running sitcom.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 6, Something About a Soldier: The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter.

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

Marshal's Law

Episode 10 - 127 Minutes

Meet Police Community Support Officer, Lesland Marshal, and step into the mad life of Britain's most diligent hobby bobby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, John Bishop. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John Bishop

Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

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 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 4, Episode 2 - A Now Spoilt Life Smashed Some More

Pip and Harry journey to the Underworld to rescue Ripely, only to find the evil Mister Benevolent has got there first.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Sofa Of Time. Image shows from L to R: Parker (Nick Frost), Mliford (Matt King). Copyright: BBC

The Sofa Of Time

Episode 1, There's Gravy in My Locker: Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest.

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 2, Episode 6 - The Plague

With Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...

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

Fellah's Hour With The Cheese Shop

Episode 5: Steve 'not the snooker player' Davis has tool news and talks to an American with six wives.

Comedy Central 11:05pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Stephen K Amos, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan

With Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
My Mad Fat Diary. Rae Earl (Sharon Rooney). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

My Mad Fat Diary

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chapter 3: Ladies And Gentlemen

Rae and Chloe's friendship becomes difficult when Rae discovers who Chloe has been secretly dating. When things start to get rocky, Rae finds herself drawn back to her old patterns of destructive behaviour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
40 min version
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Cilla Black

One half of Mel & Sue, one half of Punt & Dennis, and all of Cilla Black try to cast parent and toddler fun groups, Las Vegas and knickers into Room 101.

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

The Nick Revell Show

Episode 5: The writer struggles for cash, while his geraniums moan about Christmas decorations.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:05am
40 min version
(repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Cilla Black

One half of Mel & Sue, one half of Punt & Dennis, and all of Cilla Black try to cast parent and toddler fun groups, Las Vegas and knickers into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25am (repeat)
The Royle Family Portraits. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Aherne, Sue Johnston, Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: Jellylegs

The Royle Family Portraits

Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:25am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 1

The irrepressible Keith Lemon presents a brand new series of the topical showbiz panel show. Christine Bleakley, Phillip Schofield and Corrie actor Chris Fountain join Holly, Fearne and Rufus.

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

Marshal's Law

Episode 10 - 127 Minutes

Meet Police Community Support Officer, Lesland Marshal, and step into the mad life of Britain's most diligent hobby bobby.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 2, Episode 3

An I'm A Celebrity... special, with jungle survivors Joe Pasquale and Sian Lloyd taking on presenters Caroline Flack and Russell Kane.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 1, Episode 1

Master impressionist Jon Culshaw joins forces with talented Debra Stephenson, who returns to her comedy roots. No one is safe as the two of them lampoon some of the most familiar celebrities in Britain today.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Quando, Quando, Quando. Copyright: BBC

Quando, Quando, Quando

Episode 5 - Love And Marriage

The salon is offering special two-for-one cuts. Brides and grooms are queueing for days in the hope of getting an appointment. A childhood sweetheart of Rene's appears hoping to rekindle their love.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (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.

U&W channel logo 2:10am (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, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We Bring

Christmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 1, Episode 1

Master impressionist Jon Culshaw joins forces with talented Debra Stephenson, who returns to her comedy roots. No one is safe as the two of them lampoon some of the most familiar celebrities in Britain today.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

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 At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 2, The SS Lotus: Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.

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