British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 11th July 2013

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
25 min
DNN. Image shows from L to R: Bob Roberts (William Andrews), Felicity Bond (Kelly-Anne Lyons). Copyright: BBC

DNN

Series 1, Episode 7

Phil Tyme tracks down an awards winner; Nellie Osmond meets a scientist investigating dolphin communication; and Bob launches his own book, Bobbing Along.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
My First Planet. Image shows from L to R: Richard (John Dorney), Carol (Cariad Lloyd), Brian (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Lillian (Vicki Pepperdine), Mason (Tom Goodman-Hill), Archer (Phil Whelans). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

My First Planet

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Noticeboard Of Doom

Day 27 and the colonists are torn between Richard's newsletter and Archer's hot pants. And which is more dangerous, Brian's monkey wrench or Lillian's 'vitamin' drink?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

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

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.

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 12 - Boys' Night In

Terry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.

BBC Four 8:30pm (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 13 - The End Of An Era

It's the day of the wedding and Bob decides to show his appreciation and present Terry with a prized possession - his photo album. As the day progresses, the nervous bridegroom swaps wedding vows and awaits, with trepidation, the best man's speech.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 3 - Lemons

Marooned in Britain in 23 AD, the Dwarfers need an 8 volt battery to power up their Returner Remote and get home.

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 12

More comedy with Russell Howard.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 5 - Fireworks

An old lady wanders into Lucy's flat and joins Lee on the sofa. When it becomes clear that she doesn't know who she is, Lee throws her out only to discover that she has a rich son who always pays a handsome reward to the person who brings her home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part One

Lou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 2

A French exam gets seriously out of hand in WitTank present The School; Lucy Beaumont dissects the differences between living in London and Hull; and Two Episodes Of Mash's undertakers discover a live one.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Lemon La Vida Loca. Image shows from L to R: Beth Humphreys, Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

Lemon La Vida Loca

Series 2, Episode 6

Keith returns to the UK following his unsuccessful attempt to crack Hollywood, just in time to celebrate his 30th birthday in style.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Starlings

Series 2, Episode 2

Fergie's entrepreneurial instincts may not be the sharpest, but that doesn't stop him launching into his latest business venture: Anthony Ferguson's Organic Campsite.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 6 - Life On Mars Bars

Stuck in a coma, with friends and family gathered round his hospital bed, Lee dreams of a perfect life with Lucy. But is it really so perfect and will the reality match up?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 5

Sir Norman has explaining to do. Vicky does a spot of babysitting. Lou finishes cementing the patio at
Andy's house.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 5

Keith, Holly and Fearne are joined by Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis, boxer Amir Khan, comedian Joe Lycett, and TOWIE star Joey Essex.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 2

Jo Brand is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Andy Parsons and Mark Steel are on Rory Bremner's team.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Show What You Wrote. Image shows from L to R: Helen Moon, John Thomson, Fiona Clarke, Gavin Webster. Copyright: BBC

The Show What You Wrote

Series 1, Episode 3 - Historical

Some sketches from the past. For example, after he slays the deadly Minotaur, Theseus is surprised by the locals' reaction.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 1 - Yesterday's Jam

The unloved, ignored, socially-awkward Roy and Moss make up the I.T. department of Reynholm Industries. Their world is shattered by the arrival of Jen, a new 'relationship manager'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'

Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 6

This week's guests are actress Chelsee Healey, rapper Lethal Bizzle, Radio 1 DJ Tom Deacon, and comedian Matthew Crosby.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 2 - Calamity Jen

The team face their first test during Reynholm Industries' so-called 'war on stress'. The office is on fire, Roy has a sudden attack of kleptomania, and Jen's new shoes are two sizes too small.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 3 - Lemons

Marooned in Britain in 23 AD, the Dwarfers need an 8 volt battery to power up their Returner Remote and get home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

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