British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 16th May 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 9, Episode 1

Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Germaine Greer and comedians Lee Mack and David Schneider. The panel argue about foxes, maths and Andy Murray.

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 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream Walking

Phoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
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 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

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 7, Episode 4 - Up The Crick Without A Piddle

René and Edith arrive safely in England and are shocked to see a familiar face. Freshly honoured by Churchill, they take a look around London before Edith is heads back to Nouvion - and a major cock-up sends René reluctantly with her...

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 4, Episode 4

Philip's facelift has convinced him he will now appeal to Carmen, 25 years his junior. But apart from following her around the supermarket, he is no closer to her noticing him.

Radio 4 7:45pm
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 4, Episode 4

Philip's facelift has convinced him he will now appeal to Carmen, 25 years his junior. But apart from following her around the supermarket, he is no closer to her noticing him.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?

After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
The Best Of Kenny Everett's Television Shows. Kenny Everett. Copyright: BBC

The Best Of Kenny Everett's Television Shows

Episode 1

Classic moments from the five series that Kenny Everett made for the BBC. Stand by for laughs from unforgettable characters Cupid Stunt, Sid Snot, Gizzard Puke and others.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Mr Understood. Copyright: Eleven Film

Mr Understood

Comedy drama, created by Grayson Perry, about a young transvestite battling with self-doubt.

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

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 4

There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 42, Christmas Special

A festive special of the news quiz, hosted by Martin Clunes. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.

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

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 5

Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Watson & Oliver. Image shows from L to R: Lorna Watson, Ingrid Oliver. Copyright: BBC

Watson & Oliver

Series 2, Episode 4

This episode features the agony of a teenage date; the mysterious power of an unfashionable brown dress; and a great new way to stay fit and lose weight - terror. Plus a poodle and a basset hound discuss the finer points of dog shows.

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

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 8

With guests Greg Proops and Fred MacAulay.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 4

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.

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 12

TV presenters Richard Madeley and Dermot O'Leary, teen pop sensation Conor Maynard and comedian Johnny Vegas are the guests preparing to be ribbed mercilessly at the hands of the West Yorkshire wild man this time around.

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

2011 Christmas Specials - Identity

There's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Ash (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious

Series 1, Episode 3

Freddie has an important audition coming up, whilst Ash frets over the direction of his own career. Meanwhile, Violet reveals a sordid affair with a Hungarian.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 2, Episode 3

A whimsical guide to the world of numbers with comedian Dara O Briain, who just happens to be a physics graduate too. David O'Doherty and Susan Calman join him this time.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 1

It's the start of the Spring Term. Paul Lamb, the invisible housemate, has now moved out, so the group are charged with the task of finding a replacement.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Graham (Tony Maudsley), Angela (Jo Enright), Danielle (Tamla Kari), Karl (Russell Tovey), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Janette (Angela Curran), Bryony (Sophie McShera). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 1, Episode 3

When a factory shuts down overnight, Brownall faces its busiest possible day, but Karl's in the worst possible state to cope with it.

BBC Four 11:15pm (repeat)
Frost On Sketch Shows. Image shows from L to R: David Frost, Michael Palin. Copyright: David Paradine Productions

Frost On Sketch Shows

Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm
55 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 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

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