British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 28th May 2013

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 2

We meet a surprisingly charming Stuart highwayman, the Captain of the Titanic holds the world's worst safety briefing, famous writer Mary Shelley pitches the movie of her life, and those violent Vikings show their softer side in a song.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy Returns

A chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 4, Episode 1 - Tender Is The Knight

Sir John fills his castle with wounded soldiers and De Warenne fills his trousers with ice. Plus a new valet arrives hotfoot from somewhere called Downton Abbey.

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 6, Episode 5 - ...The 'Ouses In Between

A foggy night in London town leads Gary into a close encounter with Jack the Ripper.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 16 - Geometry

With Rob Brydon, Johnny Vegas and David Mitchell.

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 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The Oven

It is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Arousing Suspicions

When Michelle devises plans for a radio station, getting the necessary equipment is only the beginning of the problem - particularly when key components end up in the chateau.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Secret-Past (Ambra Lily Keegan), Conceptiva Secret-Past (Katherine Parkinson), Jedrington Secret-Past (Robert Webb), Victor Secret-Past (Finlay Christie). Copyright: BBC

The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Episode 1

Jedrington teams up with a seemingly charming new business partner, Harmswell Grimstone. As the Secret-Past family's fortunes rise, it looks like they are built on crumbling foundations indeed...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Secret-Past (Ambra Lily Keegan), Conceptiva Secret-Past (Katherine Parkinson), Jedrington Secret-Past (Robert Webb), Victor Secret-Past (Finlay Christie). Copyright: BBC

The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Episode 2

Stricken with grief at the apparent death of his wife, Jedrington begins to question the morality of his business empire until on Easter Eve he is visited by three terrifying ghostly rabbits who drive him over the edge of despair.

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

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 6

Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Rickie Haywood Williams, Nick Grimshaw, Melvin Odoom. Copyright: Talkback

Sweat The Small Stuff

Series 1, Episode 5

From daily obsessions to personal dilemmas, Grimmy, along with team captains Rickie and Melvin from Kiss FM and The Saturdays' Rochelle Humes are all sweating the small stuff with special guests Tulisa Contostavlos, Danny Dyer and Katherine Ryan.

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

Shameless

Series 11, Episode 14

After nearly a decade of drama, debauchery, sex, drugs and anarchy it's time for The Chatsworth Estate to throw one last party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1

We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
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 14, Episode 6

Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by Carol Vorderman, Tony Law, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, and Alice Levine.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
The Wright Way. Image shows from L to R: Clive Beeches (Luke Gell), Gerald Wright (David Haig), Malika Maha (Mina Anwar), Bernard Stanning (Toby Longworth). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

The Wright Way

Episode 6 - The Deadly Receptacle

Tensions run high for the Big Ballroom Night and, while investigating the size of takeaway coffee cups, Gerald and his health and safety team uncover a startling conspiracy.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of threee episodes, including extended editions, of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Yes, Nina Conti Really Is On The Radio. Nina Conti. Copyright: BBC

Yes, Nina Conti Really Is On The Radio

Britain's leading ventriloquist brings the crafty art back to radio. With guests Jim Al-Khalili and Wagner from X Factor.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 2

This week, Keith and co are joined by Vanilla Ice, Gino D'Acampo and Alex Carter, plus Keith challenges the Hoff to a special task.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Bridges, Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Pattman (Lucy Liemann), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets), Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 2, Episode 4

There's a brilliant new teacher at the church school - problem is, he's an atheist.

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