British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 14th March 2013

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 14 - The Piano

The Farmer is playing the piano and torturing everyone with his musical inability. When the Flock discover that Bitzer on the other hand is a virtuoso, they decide it's time for a party. They devise a plan to 'borrow' the piano when the Farmer goes to bed - however things don't quite go to plan...

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 4 - Death By Chocolate: The Henry Purcell Story

A dodgy cup of a new-fangled drink does in the versatile and hard-working Henry Purcell.

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 7 - Going To Pot?

Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!

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 3 - How to be a Man in the 21st Century

Jeremy examines the nature of being a man. How do men go about acquiring their skills in DIY, self-confidence and violence.

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 4 - The More I See You

Ron agrees to print identity papers for Gary's return to 1940 at a price - he wants to go back in time with him. But where can Phoebe go now that she wants to leave the pub and her aunt's house has been bombed?

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 2 - Camp Dance

Whilst Edith, René, Yvette and the Colonel manage to make their escape from the camp (hiding in a rubbish truck, with Gruber's help), Maria has managed to post herself to Switzerland. Hans has also disappeared following his successful breakout; where could he have got to?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
Comic Relief - Through Hell and High Water. Jack Dee

Comic Relief: Through Hell and High Water

A documentary following Jack Dee, Dara O'Briain and four other celebrities as they face the dangerous waters of the mighty Zambezi river in Africa to raise funds for Comic Relief. As has been widely reported on, the challenge did not go entirely to plan, with O'Briain and Dee both suffering setbacks.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

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 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

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

The Spa

Episode 6 - Mr Right

Davina confides in Vron about her crush on Marcus, only to receive some surprising information in return. Meanwhile Alison is looking for love.

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 5

Ben's on the case again - this time he's got a mystery illness and is far too sick to go to school, or so he says.

BBC Three 9pm
60 min
Lee Nelson Live. Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Nelson Live

Filmed at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire, strap yourself in for Lee Nelson Live, as Lee and best mate and 'fat legend' Omelette entertain the audience with an unmissable night of jokes, games and banter.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Image shows from L to R: Uljabaan (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Lucy Alexander (Hannah Murray). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 1, Episode 2 - Minimum Volume

Head of the invading Geonin, Uljabaan, is creating a list of books suitable for children to read as part of his post-invasion education programme, and Katrina volunteers as an advisor in an attempt at subterfuge.

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 6

Five-year-old Karen decides she's had enough of mum's nagging and announces that she's leaving home to go to Spain, or possibly Greenland.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
How TV Ruined Your Life. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

How TV Ruined Your Life

Episode 1 - Fear

From hysterical public information films to grisly crime dramas, terror spills out of almost every channel. As Charlie explores TV's approach to fear, you won't know whether to laugh or scream. Warning: contains traces of Michael Buerk and a semi-naked lady.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
55 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 1

Lee Mack hosts. The guest panellists are Kevin Bridges and Nigel Farage.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Lee Nelson's Well Funny People. Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Nelson's Well Funny People

Episode 1

Irrepressible south London tearaway Lee Nelson discovers the benefits of living in the dark, Premier League footballer Jason Bent meets his team's new Spanish manager and Dr Bob's GP surgery opens its doors.

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 3 - Hunks Special

The guests preparing to be ribbed mercilessly in this show include Theo Hutchcraft from Hurts, Mark Wright, Happy Days legend Henry Winkler and presenter Vernon Kay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 1 - Door Handle

Eddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...

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 5

White smoke has risen from the Newsjack chimney as Margaret Cabourn-Smith acts as this week's host. There is suspicion in the Falklands, announcements on the railways and accidents in the Vatican.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 4, Episode 10 - Olivia Newton-John, Keith Lemon, Nicole Scherzinger

Jonathan welcomes the one that he wants - Grease star Olivia Newton-John, and the zany Keith Lemon. Pop superstar Nicole Scherzinger is in for a chat and 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 4

Joe Swash and Ellie Taylor welcome guests Amy Childs, Kian Egan, Brian Dowling and Tiffany Stevenson. They must try to spot who is faking their reaction.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm (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 4

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back on another week's news with guests Alun Cochrane, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Zoe Lyons.

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

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 2

While Den and Matron Hilary Loftus are flirting behind closed doors, an incident on the ward triggers the blame game. Meanwhile, Pippa receives good news about her faecal forum paper, and the arrival of consultant Peter Healy further lightens her mood.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 1, Episode 2

Bridget considers women and their day-to-day relationships with each other.

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 3

Keith heads down to the gym in an attempt to get in shape before jetting off to Marbella to shoot his very own calendar. Back in the UK, cracks are beginning to appear in his relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Rosie.

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 3 - Boring

The housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...

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