British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 2nd April 2013

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 12

Johnny and Inel end up in a Prank-Off when Johnny accidentally slips on Inel's banana. With mayonnaise sundaes and naughty phone-calls to Inel's mum, the studio audience have to try and decide who really is the best prankster. Featuring a guest performance from Amy Macdonald.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 1 - From Stage To Screen

A tribute to the much-loved double act, featuring never-before-seen clips of their early TV shows and a rare interview with Eric Morecambe's wife, Joan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 10

John Bishop calls on a few more friends for this final jolly, including Roger Monkhouse, Andi Osho, Warwick Davis and Joe Pasquale.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Thom Tuck

Thom Tuck Goes Straight To DVD

Episode 1 - Steven Seagal

Comedian Thom Tuck unearths 27 sub-masterpieces of straight-to-DVD action films from Steven Seagal, and draws parallels to these underrated gems with tales from his own life.

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 2, Episode 9 - Let Yourself Go

Yvonne thinks she may be pregnant. Phoebe wants Gary to go to the country with her for a couple of days to visit her orphaned cousins. An American flyer comes into the picture, and the attraction between him and Phoebe is obvious. But Gary rescues the situation with a musical rendition that literally sweeps her off her feet.

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 5, Episode 7 - No Hiding Place

Upon hearing that Denise has escaped, René disguises himself as his own father and searches for a safe hiding place. With the café machine-gunned, Denise's followers capture René - but it is not him she is out to get.

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 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

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

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

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

Heading Out

Episode 6

It is time for Sara to come out to her parents...

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

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 2, Episode 6

Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Clive Anderson liven up proceedings in the final episode of the series.

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 5

Nick is down to his last 'Fisherman's Friend' - a sweet he eats every time he does the long walk to the bomb. The team become pre-occupied with finding more sweets in time for the next call-out.

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

Shameless

Series 11, Episode 6

Aidan is under great pressure when OAP Stanton suddenly dies while Aidan is caring for him as part of his community service.

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 6 - The End

Eddy's taken up residence in a new age commune, and with Patsy now in New York and Saffy away at uni, Mother squats in the otherwise empty house, going on a shopping TV spree. But Edina's soon bored of her lifestyle, and Patsy's not having as much fun as she hoped - could a reunion be on the cards?

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 5 - The Crime Scene, The Storyteller And The Sanctimonious Tower Of Morality

After a disastrous night, Todd finds himself in an even more disastrous situation. Alice is forced to run from the law when the police see the unauthorised liquor license Todd gave her.

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 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 10

Dara O'Briain and the regulars give another week a thorough going over with guests Ed Byrne, Stewart Francis and Adam Hills.

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

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 9 - Rude Words

Masterful Glaswegian stand-up Stephen Carlin joins the show alongside acts including Robin Ince and Phil Nichol. Grumpy BAFTA winner Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

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.

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 5 - The Big Reunion

Joining Keith, Holly and Kelly this week are some of the stars of ITV2's The Big Reunion.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 10 - Divination

With Graeme Garden, Johnny Vaughan and Phill Jupitus.

Radio 4 11:30pm
15 min
Richard Marsh: Love And Sweets. Richard Marsh. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Richard Marsh: Love And Sweets

Episode 1

Richard Marsh fuses poetry and prose to tell a heartbreaking and witty tale of finding and losing love. Richard recounts falling in love with Siobhan, who he meets over a shared bag of sweets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Simon Brodkin, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

Radio 4 11:45pm (repeat)
The Cornwell Estate. Phil Cornwell. Copyright: Curtains For Radio / BBC

The Cornwell Estate

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dave Kafka

Dave Kafka has just been inside for a stretch and has now moved in with his grandfather, Syd, a big London gangster in the Sixties. However, as Dave swaggers around the estate telling people he's been doing "jobs" that he heard about inside, he gets an unwelcome visit from a job seekers allowance officer threatening to stop his benefit.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Erotic Vase

Stylax buys Grumio an erotic vase for his birthday featuring a character who bears a striking resemblance to someone nearby.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

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