British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 16th July 2013

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 1, Episode 2 - Takin' A Chance On Love

Bella has begun dating, while Bill is worried his wife is a racist.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
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 12

We meet a female dinosaur expert who sells seashells down on the seashore and there's a fitting musical finale to the end of the series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Benny Hill: The Untold Story. Benny Hill. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny Hill

Benny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

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 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 1, Episode 2 - Takin' A Chance On Love

Bella has begun dating, while Bill is worried his wife is a racist.

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

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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.

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 4 - Indecision

With Jimmy Carr, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Starlings

Series 2, Episode 3

Jan reminds Terry of a promise he made years ago about getting the "snippity-snip" once the kids were older, and, though normally a man of his word, this is one deal he might want to back out of.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Rebecca Front, Jo Brand, Barry Cryer. Copyright: STV Productions

Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy

Episode 5

More lid-lifting on the sitcom world, with regulars Jo Brand, Barry Cryer and Rebecca Front joined by Dave Spikey, Vicki Michelle and more guests from classic sitcoms.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 1

Seann Walsh presents an energetic mix of stand-up comedy, sketch and viral clips. This first episode includes Seann discussing the 'toilet roll walk'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Family Tree. Tom Chadwick (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Family Tree

Episode 1 - The Box

Tom Chadwick and his sister Bea find out from their father that a great-aunt, Victoria, has died. An old picture in the box of things that she's left for Tom sends him on a search, accompanied by his pal Pete, to discover the identity of the man in the photograph.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 41, Episode 7

Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 9

Dara O'Briain, Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back over another week's news with guests Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Holly Walsh.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 9 - The Wanted Special

Keith Lemon hosts a special edition of the comedy panel show featuring boy band The Wanted, who join regulars Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton.

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 7 - Exploitin'

Saffy's feeling the stress of motherhood, and taunted by Patsy as to her tired emotional and physical state, agrees to allow Eddy to look after Jane for the day. Unfortunately, the wayward grandmother doesn't have entirely honest intentions for the young one.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 9

Tinie Tempah guest hosts, whilst team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Pixie Lott, Example, Chris Ramsey and Joey Page.

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

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 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

Share this page