British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 25th August 2014

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am
30 min
My First Planet. Image shows from L to R: Richard (John Dorney), Carol (Cariad Lloyd), Brian (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Lillian (Vicki Pepperdine), Mason (Tom Goodman-Hill), Archer (Phil Whelans). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

My First Planet

Series 2, Episode 6 - Day Trip To Terror!

What better time for social media to kick in than on a dangerous search-and-rescue mission on the planet's surface? And just why is Lillian replacing her nose?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 1, Episode 3 - Summer

Geoff is forced to lead the Maypole dancing at Yxsjo's midsummer festivities and go skinny-dipping.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 70, Episode 3

Sue Perkins, Gyles Brandreth and Paul Merton try to talk on a variety of subjects for 60 seconds, without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Monty Python Live (Mostly). Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Hipgnosis

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go

The comedy event of the year: see the final Monty Python reunion show live from London's O2 Arena. Expect classic sketches, some surprises and lots of silliness.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the comic historical saga.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Dave Allen: The Immaculate Selection. Dave Allen

Dave Allen: The Immaculate Selection

An anthology of Dave Allen's finest, funniest and most irreverent BBC material.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nephew

Andy and Errol are offered the opportunity of a lifetime, to sign with Rage Records.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
45 min
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 1, Episode 6

Pixie Lott, James Acaster, magician Troy, and Aisling Bea face questions and challenges all about clips, virals and YouTube celebrities.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Confetti. Image shows from L to R: Josef (Stephen Mangan), Isabelle (Meredith MacNeill), Sam (Jessica Hynes), Matt (Martin Freeman), Michael (Robert Webb), Joanna (Olivia Colman). Copyright: BBC

Confetti

Mockumentary following three couples competing to win a 'most original wedding' competition.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

BBC Four 11:10pm (repeat)
Peter Capaldi

Cricklewood Greats

Spoof documentary written by and starring Peter Capaldi which explores the greatest stars of Cricklewood's legendary film studios.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Alan (Philip Jackson), Trevor (James Smith), John (Russ Abbot). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, Carol and Trevor celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. With Joyce having organised a gastro-pub lunch, it looks like it could be a party to remember.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Victor

Richard Wilson charts the extraordinary effect Victor Meldrew has had on his life and recounts what happened when the character was finally killed off. It's all true. Or is it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

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