British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 17th November 2013

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25am
10 min
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky Washing

Sooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 34 - War Of The Wasps

The wasps want jam and they do not care what they have to do to get it!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 5

When Stiffy demands Bertie returns to Totleigh, he reluctantly obeys. Her latest little task for him turns out to be as precarious as ever. A small statuette purchased by Sir Watkyn is reputed to be cursed, and she's desperate to be rid of the thing. Gussie, meanwhile, has become repulsed by Madeline after she demands he turn vegan - and we all know who's next in line for her hand!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm
30 min
Yonderland. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 3 - Reformation

Debbie learns that, sometimes, honesty isn't the best policy when she and Elf bump into the Monks of Old John.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

2013 Specials, Episode 2 - I'm Dave Podmore, Get Me Out There

After his over-exuberant victory celebrations at the Oval, Dave Podmore finds himself in the celebrity doghouse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
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 44, Episode 3

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Conrad Black.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the panel game hosted by Rob Brydon. Repeated again as of 23.40.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 6

Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Respect: A Felix Dexter Special. Felix Dexter. Copyright: BBC

Respect: A Felix Dexter Special

A documentary celebrating the life of comedy actor and writer Felix Dexter, who passed away in October 2013.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Was It Something I Said?. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade

Was It Something I Said?

Episode 7

Team captains Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Josie Long, while the guest narrator is John Craven.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 4

It's D-Day for Nicola; whilst she's aboard a train heading to the political wasteland of Bradford he is free to launch an all-out attack on her leadership. She won't go without a fight, but who'll be victorious?

BBC Three 10:25pm
30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Jolyon Rubinstein, David Cameron. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 2, Episode 2

In Brussels, Barnaby tries to convince James about the pros of staying allied to the EU.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Ramsey (Jason Cook), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 2, Episode 1 - Welcome Home

Pauline is struggling to support the family on her own following Joe's stroke, whilst Sarah is growing ever more exasperated and desperate to move out. But first, there's a funeral.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 1, Episode 5 - The End

Tired of doing crummy voiceovers and appearing every night in his terrible play, Toast experiments with an alternate career.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Series 1, Episode 1

In this first episode, a nun wreaks havoc on a mobility scooter, a pensioner seeks advice on who should inherit her cash, and a beautician deals with a surprising enquiry about vajazzling.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Episode 12 - Russell Brand, Adam Hills, Derren Brown, The Wanted

Russell Brand talk about his new DVD Messiah Complex, while host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills, discusses his Happyism DVD. Plus a chat with Derren Brown, and a live performance from The Wanted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 8

Soul legend Michael Bolton is the guest host. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Carol Vorderman, Westlife's Shane Filan, comedian Seann Walsh and Diana Vickers.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Crackanory. Sally Phillips. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bitter Tweet & What Peebee Did Next

Jackanory gets a reboot as famous faces read comic tales. Jack Dee and Sally Phillips narrate stories about a Twitter addict and a dead toymaker.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A Young Doctor's Notebook. Image shows from L to R: Older Doctor (Jon Hamm), Young Doctor (Daniel Radcliffe). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

A Young Doctor's Notebook

Series 1, Episode 1

A doctor finds his old diary while answering to the authorities about self-prescribing morphine. He has a series of comic exchanges with his young and inexperienced self, mocking him for his youthful looks and guiding him through his early difficulties on the job.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Dry Run

Bunny and Laura are astonished and appalled to find out that Meg hasn't had sex in almost a year. They convince her to go on a "dry run" with someone she doesn't really fancy that much.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 3, Episode 2

As Vod struggles to get rid of her holiday romance, Kingsley finds himself dating both Heather and Josie, and JP attempts to 'poach' a girl from Howard.

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