British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 13th March 2013

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 13 - The Skateboard

Shaun decides he wants to have a go at skateboarding and sets about building a skatepark from scrap he finds in the dump. Before too long he gets carried away and suddenly discovers it's a bit riskier than he first thought. Bitzer to the rescue.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 8 - Seasonalicious

Sadie is desperate to go to a summer music festival - but her plans are wrecked when Steve and Bev decide to hold Christmas in June!

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 3 - The Full Monteverdi

Being one of the greatest and most revolutionary composers of all time doesn't mean getting paid is any easier.

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 6 - Home Sweet Home

A great opportunity arises for the Goods which promises to boost their earnings considerably.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 2, Episode 4

Sue Perkins hosts a panel show in which guests are posed moral and ethical choices. With Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed and Robin Ince.

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 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.

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 4, Episode 1 - Prisoners Of War

It is 1941 and René, Edith, the Colonel, the Captain, Maria and Yvette are still stuck inside Normandy's Stalag Luft IV. Eventually Hans is flung over the fence, but escape methods must be found for the others - not to mention the genuine POWs, if possible!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Fool Britannia. Dom Joly. Copyright: ITV Studios

Fool Britannia

Series 1, Episode 3

Dom Joly continues in his attempt to fool an entire nation. Armed with a truckload of hidden cameras and disguises, Dom unleashes a whole host of brand new characters across the UK.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just Desserts

Fletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Fool Britannia. Dom Joly. Copyright: ITV Studios

Fool Britannia

Series 1, Episode 4

Dom Joly continues in his attempt to fool an entire nation. Armed with a truckload of hidden cameras and disguises, Dom unleashes a whole host of brand new characters across the UK.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 7

The Bish mines more comedy gold with the help of this week's guests - take your pick from funny ladies Tiffany Stevenson and Katherine Ryan, small screen stars Joanna Page and John Thomson, and many more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 6

Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 5

The sun is shining in Benidorm again and although Pauline is more or less permanently drunk, everyone is looking forward to Eighties Night with special guests Bananarama.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by Chris Addison, Stewart Francis and Ava Vidal.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Comic Relief's Big Chat With Graham Norton. Graham Norton. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief's Big Chat With Graham Norton

An hour of highlights from Graham Norton's six hour chat show marathon for Comic Relief. The host is joined by a galaxy of stars.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Mimic. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Jo Hartley), Martin Hurdle (Terry Mynott). Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Mimic

Series 1, Episode 1

Martin is slowly on route to the faceless, dead-end job that he's somehow been in for over seven years. His life however, is about to take a dramatic turn when he finds out that he could be the father of eighteen year-old boy called Steven, the son of former lover Dionne.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 1 - Men Of The Houses

Martin celebrates his 12th birthday, but the local bullies soon get their hands on his birthday present.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of Marys

Martin befriends new boy Trevor in order to dine on his family's regular gourmet meals because Ma Moone is too distracted with political campaigning to feed her youngest child.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
Anna & Katy. Image shows from L to R: Anna Crilly, Katy Wix. Copyright: Roughcut Television

Anna & Katy

Episode 2

This week, Martin Kemp joins Anna and Katy in German lottery draw Zaturday Luckballs; there's rice art to be judged in Rice Britannia; and we're introduced to flaky stage and screen star Bridget Eccles, giving a unique appearance on Ruby Wax's chat show...

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
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 Four 10:45pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

The Many Faces Of...

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Les Dawson

Les Dawson was one of Britain's all time great comedy talents. He's best known as a comedian but was also a talented musician, writer and actor. This programme traces his career, with familiar favourite TV clips and some rare gems from the archives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan Attraction

Alan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Terry Pratchett's Eric

Terry Pratchett's Eric

Episode 2

Rincewind attempts to fulfil his client Eric's wish to be ruler of the world, and gets seriously unnerved at how well it's going.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 5

This week, 5,000m world champion Mo Farah, funnyman David Walliams and TV presenter Clare Balding are thrown into the thick of the action.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
45 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 8

Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
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.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 4

Stand-up comedians Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 1 - Danger

With Sean Lock, Jo Brand and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 1, Episode 7

Live show presented by Adam Hills. He looks back on the week gone, with the help of Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker and guest Duncan Bannatyne.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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