British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 15th September 2014

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am
10 min
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 41

This episode's jokers are St Margaret's versus Cestria.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Golf

Out Of The Rough

Radio Scotland pilot set around one of the oldest golf clubs in the country. Written by Simon Carlyle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

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

Just A Minute

Series 70, Episode 6

Nicholas Parsons hosts another edition of the popular panel game. Jonathan Ross, Liza Tarbuck, Alun Cochrane and Paul Merton try to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 5, Episode 5

This week's episode featured the TV Burp audience voting on whether Dot from EastEnders is run over, magically appearing mugs on Emmerdale and Steve McDonald catching flies with his tongue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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!

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 1 - Gardens

With Dara O'Briain, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 3

Lee Mack and Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc and Freddie Flintoff test some facts.

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

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

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 10 - Jungles

With Reginald D. Hunter, Greg Proops and David O'Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Quiz

It is Tim's 30th birthday - he receives a card from Dawn and an unusual inflatable gift from Lee. More importantly, however, it's Wernham Hogg quiz night and there are reputations to be made. Gareth comperes the Quiz Night and the questions reflect his personal interests - namely war and weapon specifications.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Shelly (Camille Coduri), Paul (Ricky Champ), Laura (Kerry Howard), Steve (Russell Tovey), Dan (Joe Wilkinson). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 5 - The Disco

The wedding disco's in full swing. Becky's scared someone will tell Steve her secret. Steve's scared that Lee will come on to Becky. But everything's put to the side as they deal with the fallout from the wedding ceremony.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg Davies

Presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.

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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Justin Davies), Alan (Steve Speirs), Little Alan (Daniel Gammond), Emma (Catrin Stewart), Luke (Craig Gallivan), Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 3, Episode 10

With a fresh start in Chichester on the cards, will Michael see the error of his ways before it's too late?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?

Referendum Special

As the referendum on Scottish Independence fast-approaches, Kevin Bridges takes to the road - and to the stage - to gather diverse views from the streets of Scotland.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 8

Alun Cochrane is the guest Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons get Ed Byrne.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm
65 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 3

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Life's Too Short. Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC

Life's Too Short

Episode 3

After complaints that he takes all the best roles for himself, Warwick launches a website and creates showreels for his clients. But he still takes on a role opposite Helena Bonham Carter.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 5 - Bananae

Mass immigration from Thrace puts the boys into contact with a sexy Thracian lodger Irina and a dazzling yellow exotic fruit, the Banana. Meanwhile, Marcus has an unfortunate encounter with an elderly war veteran.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Dara O Briain, Stewart Francis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dara O Briain, Greg Davies, Stewart Francis

Mock The Week host Dara O Briain brings the house down, before introducing sets from Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 6 - Saturnalia

It's the festival of Saturnalia and the celebration on the stroke of midnight is the perfect opportunity for Marcus to make a move on Cynthia. But will his efforts be in vain?

London Live 2:30am
30 min
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 2, Episode 6

More from the Brothers With No Game.

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