British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 18th November 2013

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 9, Episode 2 - The Intern

Ed finds himself the oldest intern in town and sharing an office with Ping.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Two Pipe Problems. Image shows from L to R: William Parnes (Richard Briers), Sandy Boyle (Stanley Baxter). Copyright: Catherine Bailey Productions Limited

Two Pipe Problems

Series 7, Episode 1 - I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends

A new chef is in the kitchen at The Old Beeches and he's cooking up a storm and delighting the residents.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 9, Episode 1 - Risk

With Graeme Garden, David Spiegelhalter, Sue Ion.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (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.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Jack Dee. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 60, Episode 2

Regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer are joined by John Finnemore, with Jack Dee in the chair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 7:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Easter Special - The Easter Bunny

Easter is approaching, and whilst the village is struggling to make good on its Lenten fasts, old Mrs Cropley is taken ill. The prognosis is bleak, and she asks the Vicar one final favour before passing into the hereafter...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 3

The Two Ronnies share personal memories from their comedy career.

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 2, Episode 6 - Some Day We'll Laugh About This

When Bob and Thelma go away for a weekend of skiing, Bob leave Terry in charge of their new home with a list of DIY jobs to complete! Thelma is unaware of the plan until her mother catches Terry at the house and her news puts a damper on the holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 5 - Art

In an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 3

Rhod Gilbert hosts tonight's edition of satirical panel game. Featuring guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Louise Bagshawe MP.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 9

Jack Whitehall takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are Johnny Borrell, Katy B, Alex Brooker, and, uh, Kriss Akabusi.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by Chris Addison, Stewart Francis and Ava Vidal.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
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 3

Vod attempts to dump Javier as he gets more serious. Meanwhile, Howard's not best pleased with JP, and Kingsley and Josie go away camping.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min version
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 46, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble. Copyright: North One Television / Stunt Baby

Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 1, Episode 3

The Twitter-driven insanity continues as Ross Noble visits a sex toy warehouse, encounters a roadside bath and makes mischief with Bob Mortimer - and 3kg of custard powder!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Cardinal Burns. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Cardinal Burns

Series 1, Episode 3

There's a visit to Kookyville - a comic take on American indie films; Charlie and New Guy get flirty at the company board meeting; and then there's The Burning Man - the most terrifying magic stunt ever performed on a comedy sketch show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Episode 12

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton are joined by McFly's Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter, JLS member Aston Merrygold, ex-Westlifer Shane Filan, and Snowman singing legend Aled Jones.

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 2

The inexperienced younger doctor is forced to carry out the operation of his career. His older self does little to ease his nerves.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
It's A Wonderful Afterlife. Copyright: Bend It Films

It's A Wonderful Afterlife

Romantic comedy set in the Indian community with a spooky, supernatural twist.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Dad (Rik Mayall), Mum (Gwyneth Powell), Naomi (Deirdre Mullins), Dan (Greg Davies), Emma (Jeany Spark), Jo (Roisin Conaty), Brian (Mike Wozniak). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 1, Episode 5

Dan's finally got a date, although not with Naomi. Brian attempts to offer some assistance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (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 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 1

The award-winning music quiz returns for a 26th series. In the first show, team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined by Olympian Greg Rutherford and N-Dubz's Fazer, with guest host Kathy Burke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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 7 - Playing Away

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

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