British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 6th August 2013

BBC Radio Scotland 10:30am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2013, Episode 2

Live from the Edinburgh Festival with guests including John Lloyd, Tim Vine and Elaine C Smith.

BBC Radio Scotland 3:30pm
30 min
Bad Language. Image shows from L to R: Des Clarke, Richard Herring, Keith Farnan. Copyright: BBC

Bad Language

Episode 2

Des is joined by Jo Caulfield and Keith's guest is Susan Calman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Episode 2

Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Julian Clary, Stephen Fry, and Russell Tovey.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 5

With writer and satirist Francis Wheen, Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark; and comedian Andrew Maxwell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 4

Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).

BBC Two 8pm
30 min
Count Arthur Strong. Image shows from L to R: Sinem (Zahra Ahmadi), Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney), Michael Baker (Rory Kinnear), Bulent (Chris Ryman)

Count Arthur Strong

Series 1, Episode 5 - Doctor Two

A dog bite leads to an eventful visit to a hospital for Arthur and Michael. Arthur discovers an exciting new stage in his career, to Michael's considerable surprise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

Comedy Central 9pm
30 min
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 4

Mr Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with mythical creature the skunk-ape, narcoleptic dogs, and Sam Sadler compares himself to a male celebrity.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under

Episode 1

Cameras follow Steve Coogan on his 2009 live tour of Australia and New Zealand.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

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

Starlings

Series 2, Episode 6

Sandra - who is Jan's sister and Fergie's estranged mum - turns up at the Starlings' nest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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

Series 2, Episode 3

Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

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

Family Tree

Episode 4 - Country Life

Tom visits his relatives' farm and uncovers a further surprising twist in the family tale, and Pete gets personal with an alpaca.

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 42, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong hosts another dose of Have I Got News For You, with panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch MP.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Badults. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Tom Parry), Matthew (Matthew Crosby), Ben (Ben Clark). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Badults

Series 1, Episode 3 - Film

Bank heists or radioactive fish dinosaurs, which theme should Tom choose for his first movie? Meanwhile, Carabine's launched an Apprentice-style marketing challenge and intern Matthew's sweating under the pressure of making a spatula sexy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 2

Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined on the anarchic music quiz by choir master Gareth Malone and rapper Wretch 32, all under the watchful eye of guest host Example.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
28 Dates Later. Shona (London Hughes). Copyright: BBC

28 Dates Later

Sitcom about two women who work in a multiplex cinema and are looking for love. Written by and starring Dionne Hughes, aka Miss London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 5 - Drunk

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong's panel show in which guests must both answer and devise the questions continues. The host is joined by Jimmy Carr, Rufus Hound and Andi Osho.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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

Series 2, Episode 3

Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.

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