Schedule for 13th October 2013 - British Comedy Guide

7:25am
10 min

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Inventions Game

Sooty's latest Inventions take the gang onto a TV game show. Can they win over the show's judge, 'The Boss' or will Sweep throw a bone in the works? Guest starring John Thompson.

8:15am
15 min

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 24 - Till A Tronic

As Meena's new till develops a mind of its own, it is not a good time to be a food critic.

6pm (repeat)

Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Bertie's situation in New York begins to go typically awry. An old friend from England requires his and Jeeves' assistance in placating his father's questions about his means; and it's not long before Rocky's eccentric hypchondriac aunt is making her presence felt. Suddenly Wooster's expansive flat feels rather crowded...

7:10pm (repeat)

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 3, Episode 3

As a friend completes work on a new musical, Bertie takes the opportunity to join the production on a tour across the United States. However, a letter from Aunt Agatha warning Wooster of family friend Cyril Bassington-Bassington's "theatrical proclivities" is not delivered, dropping Bertie right in it.

7:15pm (repeat)

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 1, Episode 3

Alex Horne and the band are joined by comedian Isy Suttie and together they explore the theme of travel.

7:30pm
30 min

The Ginge, The Geordie And The Geek

Episode 3

This time, ventriloquist Bob causes heartbreak for his puppet; hoping to break the female code, the Codebreakers discover an important date; a lollipop man gets angry; and a pizza dances in the big finale.

8pm (repeat)

QI

Series J, Episode 1 - Jargon

With guests Victoria Coren, Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr.

8pm (repeat)

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

8:20pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

8:20pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

9pm (repeat)

The Office

Series 2, Episode 1

Two weeks after the announcement that Slough has been saved from the chop, it is merger day and six new employees arrive from Swindon along with Neil (who becomes David's dynamic new boss).

9pm (repeat)

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

9pm (repeat)

Trollied

Series 3, Episode 8

As the team gather to give the store a post-closing once-over before the grand 'Valco Better' reopening, Richard pulls a last-minute surprise out of his hat: completely rearranging the store.

9:30pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

9:30pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 8

Alan Shearer, Jason Manford, The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford and her footballer boyfriend Wayne Bridge get involved in the sports fun.

9:40pm (repeat)

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.

10pm (repeat)

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead Mans

Having exchanged Jason for Scarlett, Phil and Sam's strife reaches a whole new level when a man is murdered right in front of them; MI5 agent Walker appears to be their only hope.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 11

With Adam Bloom and Gina Yashere.

10pm (repeat)

Comedy Connections

Series 4, Episode 7 - That Was The Week That Was

That Was The Week That Was changed not just comedy, but television, as the BBC was being actively disrespectful towards politicians, royalty and religion, all previously seen as untouchable. Among the facts uncovered are: how the programme's working title stuck; how the director letting the cameras be seen on camera was regarded as avant-garde; and how presenter David Frost managed to get the programme scheduled after TW3 was taken off air.

10pm
30 min

Was It Something I Said?

Episode 2

Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by panellists Ed Byrne and Gabby Logan, while the guest narrator is Phil Daniels. Hosted by David Mitchell.

10:20pm (repeat)

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 5

Nicola and Peter Mannion are invited onto BBC Radio 5 Live for a debate on Richard Bacon's late-night phone-in programme.

10:30pm
45 min version

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

10:30pm (repeat)

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 2

The Bish takes to the stage and he's only too happy to share the spotlight. As well as experienced comics Jason Byrne, Jimmy Cricket and Roger Monkhouse, he's joined by a pick'n'mix of celebrity guests that includes Davina McCall, Masterchef's Gregg Wallace and politician-turned-TV regular Ann Widdecombe.

10:35pm (repeat)

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Episode 7 - Nicole Scherzinger, Johnny Knoxville, Gok Wan

Alan is joined by X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger, US actor and Jackass star Johnny Knoxville and Gok Wan, who tells Alan all about his new book. Music is from One Republic, who perform their latest single Counting Stars.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons return for a new series with guests Milton Jones, Patrick Kielty and Mark Watson joining in the mocking.

10:45pm (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 2

After falling out with the group after an eventful party, Holli has to find a new set of friends. Saz and Amber both like the same boy and Viva is distressed about being forced to give up a precious toy.

11pm (repeat)

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 6

With the Prime Minister away at a summit in Spain, Malcolm Tucker is left at home to mind the shop.

11:15pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 3

Peter Andre takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining Phill and Noel this week are TV judge Jason Gardiner, Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters, Charles Cave from White Lies and comedian Tony Law.

11:20pm (repeat)