British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 12th March 2013

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 12 - Fossils

Bitzer has a map and a nose for hidden treasure - especially when it's a bone. This time he has unearthed more than he can chew. Shaun and the Flock get stuck in to help discover what he has found. It's beyond everyone's wildest dreams.

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 9

Johnny and Inel are working hard to raise money for Comic Relief. Only Inel's ambitious plans for a Comic Relief quadrathlon proves too much for Johnny.

BBC Radio 3 5:30pm
15 min
Beastly Baroque. Image shows from L to R: Philip Pope, Mitch Benn, Simon Russell Beale, Felicity Duncan. Copyright: BBC

Beastly Baroque

Episode 2 - Lully the Bully

Today, Simon Russell Beale stars as 'Lully the Bully' - No one gets in the way of the Sun King's favourite property-speculating composer until he loses control of his pole.

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 2, Episode 5 - Mutiny

Margo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Bard

When the Questers chance upon the fabled Dagger of Razzak-Dar, they realise they have a rare opportunity to kill Lord Darkness. Meanwhile, Lord Darkness is looking for a new bard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

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 3, Episode 6 - The Great Un-Escape

Whilst the inhabitants of the nearby POW camp have been busy tunneling out, Fairfax and Carstairs are desperate to tunnel in. Helped by René, Edith and the rest of the resistance, they break through just as the tunnel is discovered by the Colonel and Captain; soon all are trapped inside the camp!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 5

The bad news is that Red team captain Jamie Redknapp is out of action and on the bench this week, but the good is that his absence is filled by former cricketer Shane Warne, comedian Jason Manford, presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea's Frank Lampard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 3 - Hoaxes

With Danny Baker, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

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

Stella

Series 2, Episode 9

Alan and Aunty Brenda team up to raise funds in a last-ditch attempt to save the rugby club. Off the pitch, Rob and Stella try to rebuild their trust in one another, but his secret threatens to ruin everything.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Heading Out. Sara Ford (Sue Perkins)

Heading Out

Episode 3

Sara's ex-girlfriend Sabine turns up unexpectedly, throwing her life into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 2, Episode 3

On fire in the panel show where guests must devise their own questions this time are Russell Kane, Reginald D Hunter and Susan Calman.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Bluestone 42. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Stephen Wight), Mary (Kelly Adams), Millsy (Gary Carr), Nick (Oliver Chris). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 1, Episode 2

Nick has grown tired of eating the same food every day and is desperate to find something tastier. Mary encourages Nick to let Millsy run a re-training exercise. Millsy is ecstatic and ensures he does a very thorough job, much to the disdain of the team.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Radio 2's History Of British Comedy. David Mitchell. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Radio 2's History Of British Comedy

Episode 2

David Mitchell traces the history of British humour from the Second World War to the dawn of the 1960s. A look at catchphrases, ITMA, Take It From Here, and the BBC's 'Green Book'. Plus The Goon Show, The Windmill Theatre and Tony Hancock.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 11, Episode 3

When Lillian asks Kelly to rescue her savings from police surveillance, Kelly agrees for a cut of the stash.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 10

Rob makes Stella a life-changing offer, but as chaos engulfs her family and friends, can she accept it?

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 6 - Birth

When Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.

Fox 10:30pm
30 min
The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Blake Harrison), Todd Margaret (David Cross). Copyright: RDF Television / Merman

The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret

Series 2, Episode 2 - Todd And His Valet Arrive In Leeds And What They Saw There

Todd and Dave decide to take a trip to sell some Thunder Muscle. On the way, they stop at La Molecule, Alice's favorite restaurant, in an attempt to convince the chef to hire Alice so Todd can regain her favour. Todd complicates things by spinning a ridiculous lie.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Copyright: John Stanley Productions / BBC

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 2, Episode 2

The nominations this time are provided by comedian Jason Manford, presenter Eamonn Holmes and stand-up Josie Long.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.

Comedy Central 11pm
30 min
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 6 - Danger Comedians

Tonight's show includes surreal stand-up Tony Law, idiosyncratic comedian Eleanor Tiernan, satirist Andy Zaltzman, German Henning Wehn and backstage chats with Stewart Lee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

A compilation of some of the best-loved moments from the popular satirical sketch comedy of the 80s.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Our Woman In Norton Tripton. Ros Moss (Jenny Eclair). Copyright: BBC

Our Woman In Norton Tripton

Washed up Fleet Street journalist Ros Moss (Jenny Eclair) has ended up back in her childhood village of Norton Tripton. The only job she can get is working for her loathed ex-sister-in-law who runs the local tourist website. Ros and her nerdy cameraman Keith (Mark Heap) visit Tammington Towers, the location of the cult horror film Woman in a Petticoat. They discover that things are still going bump in the night...

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 9, Episode 2

Joining the panel this week are Coronation Street legend William Roache, Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey and comedian Chris Ramsey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 2 - Family Meeting

Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house and proposes a family meeting. But getting his own way turns out to have devastating knock on effects at Rachel's coming home party...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Derek. Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Series 1, Episode 6

Hannah receives a phone call from a man claiming to be Derek's estranged father. She informs Derek and asks him whether he would like to arrange a meeting, however Derek doesn't want to know.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 6 - Drinks

With John Sessions, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 1 - Demolition

Neil plans to kill himself, whilst Rick tunes into the first edition of a brand new show for all the cool young things: Nozin' Aroun'. Then Mike finds a letter informing them that the house is to be demolished.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 3 - Hoaxes

With Danny Baker, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

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