British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 28th February 2013

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Meaning Of Liff At 30. Image shows from L to R: Douglas Adams, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Meaning Of Liff At 30

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the publication of Douglas Adams and John Lloyd's book The Meaning of Liff, Lloyd and guests are searching for new "Liffs" to add for a new edition of the book containing definitions of things there should be a word for but aren't.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm
5 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A Bit

The Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
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 7 - Bogmoor Rocks

Another money-making scheme goes awry when bad weather forces the cancellation of Bogmoor's rock festival, but has anyone told Jedward?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation. Jeremy Hardy. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 9, Episode 1 - How to Exercise Power

Jeremy Hardy presents his ninth series of comic lectures, starting off by looking at the subject of power.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Red Nick's Colonel

Angered by René's apparent death, the Communist Resistance capture Colonel Von Strohm and Captain Geering.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Dance Of Hitler Youth

The Colonel organises a party in the café, purportedly to celebrate the burning of the Reichstag, but in fact just to get Flick out of his apartment whilst it is broken into.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4 - A Diplomatic Dilemma

Desperate to secure the Kumranistan loan agreement, Jim must provide some unusual sexual arrangements!

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
The Spa. Alison (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Spa

Episode 4 - Love Is A Losing Game

Peter Kelly, a swindler from Alison's past, uses his smooth-yet-slimy talking gets the manageress on board with his latest scheme to break into the PR world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 1

We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable. Ian D. Montfort (Tom Binns). Copyright: BBC

Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable

Episode 4

Former EastEnders actor and King Of The Jungle, Joe Swash, has his palm read.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 2

The celebration of parental incompetence continues, with the problems piling up for mum and dad.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: House Of Tomorrow / Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Series 1, Episode 5

Charlie Brooker picks his way through the week's headlines and is joined by himself from 1973 and himself from 106 Winters after the Fall to review the week's news and media.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 40, Episode 8

Lee Mack hosts the satirical panel show, with guest panellists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 1

Corpulent health-spa guest Desiree and Thai bride Ting Tong join the gallery of grotesques as Matt Lucas and David Walliams's near-the-knuckle sketch show returns for a third run. Featuring a guest turn from Cat Deeley.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 9, Episode 1

As Fearne takes a maternity break, Keith and Holly return with new team captain Kelly Brook. This week's is the show's 100th episode, including special guest Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 8, Episode 3

The Review Show features special guest - ratings agency Moody's, ex-Pope Benedict XVI discovers the problems of no longer being infallible, and Andrew Mitchell plebgate bike seems to be possessed by the Devil.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 4, Episode 8 - Justin Timberlake, Joss Stone, Jason Manford, Tom Odell

Jonathan's guests this week include US superstar Justin Timberlake, British soul singer Joss Stone, and comedian Jason Manford. The acclaimed singer songwriter Tom Odell also performs live.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (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 11pm (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 5 - Scot Free

Another crisis looms for Jim when a coalition partner threatens to jump ship. Guest starring Robbie Coltrane.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 3

Lorraine Kelly hosts the pop quiz. With guests Jarred Christmas, Professor Green, Stacey Solomon and the mad but funny Tony Law.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Guns Of Adam Riches. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Adam Riches, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Jim Johnson. Copyright: BBC

The Guns Of Adam Riches

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Third Pole

Martin started out as a software developer, but ended up as a legendary explorer.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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

Sports-based panel show fronted by comedians, with a host of sport and celebrity stars.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Lemon La Vida Loca. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Parker (Laura Aikman), Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

Lemon La Vida Loca

Series 1, Episode 1

Keith welcome viewers to his private life as girlfriend Rosie makes the move down from Leeds to be with him. She's not keen on his London pad, however, and the pair are soon house-hunting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 1, Episode 3

Hilary has accused Kim of making an inappropriate remark and is insisting on disciplinary action, forcing Kim to call in her union rep.

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