British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 6th April 2015

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Groucho Marx

A Year At The Races

Radio 4 comedy drama focusing on a fictional working relationship between Groucho Marx and a young star-struck fan.

BBC Two 3:45pm
30 min
Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

Talking Comedy

Episode 3 - Les Dawson Talking Comedy

A laughter-filled look back at much-loved deadpan comic Les Dawson's appearances over the years on a selection of the BBC's talk shows.

BBC Two 4:15pm
30 min
Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

Talking Comedy

Episode 4 - The Two Ronnies Talking Comedy

A look back through the archives of some of the BBC's best-loved talk shows at the appearances of double act Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 4, Episode 1

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Sarah Millican and John Robins, journalist Michael Deacon and former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
A Matter Of Loaf And Death. Copyright: Aardman Animations

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble. Copyright: North One Television / Stunt Baby

Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 2, Episode 2

In Scotland, Ross lands a part in a Braveheart-style film and does a Trainspotting runner from The Krankies and Nessie!

BBC Two 8:30pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise

Morecambe & Wise: Song & Dance

Documentary in which Penelope Keith looks at Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's passion for music.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A repeat run of the entire "Back to Earth" series.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 3, Episode 6 - Gershwin's Bucket List

Martin discovers an unusual connection when he and Sean realise old age has opened the door for the return of Grandad's childhood imaginary friend, George Gershwin.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Mammy

Agnes Brown has family troubles to contend with: her son Dermot has fallen out with Maria Nicholson, his long-term girlfriend, and Grandad is feeling poorly.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Young Chris (Robert Donnelly), Santa (Chris O'Dowd)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 2 - Chris O'Dowd's Little Cracker

Not everyone has a soft spot for Santa in an autobiographical short written by and starring Chris O'Dowd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Dr Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb. Dr Strangelove (Peter Sellers)

Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb

Dark comic satire about the Cold War and mutually-assured nuclear destruction between the USA and USSR.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
I Live With Models. Image shows from L to R: Enrique (Eric Aragon), Scarlet (Brianne Howey), Tommy (David Hoffman), Anna (Rebecca Reid). Copyright: Roughcut Television

I Live With Models

Series 1, Episode 7 - Anna The Agent

When Anna's bad behaviour goes too far, Luke finally kicks her out of the apartment. Hellbent on revenge, Anna sets up her own model agency and tries to steal his clients. Meanwhile Tommy worries about his Plan B after modelling and Scarlet has to learn about stupid pranks.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Bluestone 42. Ellen (Laura Aikman). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 3, Episode 5

Simon, foolishly taking advice from Bird, desperately tries to get Ellen to confront her 'feelings' for him - culminating in a brave attempt at romance.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
The Titfield Thunderbolt. Image shows from L to R: Joan (Gabrielle Brune), Valentine (Stanley Holloway). Copyright: Ealing Studios

The Titfield Thunderbolt

Comedy starring Stanley Holloway. The villagers of Titfield take matters into their own hands when their local railway line closes down.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Raised By Wolves. Image shows from L to R: Yoko Garry (Molly Risker), Germaine Garry (Helen Monks), Wyatt Garry (Caden Ellis Wall), Della Garry (Rebekah Staton), Mariah Garry (Erin Freeman), Grampy (Philip Jackson), Aretha Garry (Alexa Davies). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Raised By Wolves

Series 1, Episode 4 - The iPhone, The Bitch And The Wardrobe

Della forces the kids to mercy-attend their sad uncle Natie's birthday party. Germaine learns that Cathy and Lee are now an item, and Aretha also makes a connection, though Germaine immediately exploits her sister's rare display of human emotion.

BBC Two 10:30pm
The Wedding Video. Image shows from L to R: Alex (Harriet Walter), Tim (Robert Webb), Saskia (Lucy Punch), Raif (Rufus Hound), Patricia (Miriam Margolyes). Copyright: Timeless Films

The Wedding Video

An engaged couple's best man decides to capture their wedding on video. Stars Lucy Punch, Robert Webb and Rufus Hound.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (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 4

Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 10:35pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 8, Episode 6

Kelly Osborne, Terry Christian, Reginald D. Hunter and Isy Suttie take part in the topical comedy show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 8, Episode 11 - Ethan Hawke, Bear Grylls, Clare Balding, Kylie Minogue, James Bay

Jonathan welcomes award-winning actor and director Ethan Hawke, adventurer Bear Grylls, sports broadcaster Clare Balding and the princess of pop, Kylie Minogue. Live music comes from James Bay.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm
45 min version
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 4 - Cheating

With Jeremy Clarkson, Alexander Armstrong and John Sessions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
Susan Calman

The News Quiz

Series 86, Episode 7

Guest host Susan Calman is joined by Holly Walsh, Mark Steel, Romesh Ranganathan and Jeremy Hardy for an episode that react's to last night's General Election televised debate.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 13, Episode 3 - Easter Special

Team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Gino D'Acampo welcome actor Will Mellor, TV presenter Rylan Clark and Glee star Kevin McHale to their teams for an Easter-themed special.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Good Omens. Image shows from L to R: Crowley (Peter Serafinowicz), Aziraphale (Mark Heap). Copyright: BBC

Good Omens

Episode 1

The demon Crowley is tasked with the delivery of a baby to St Beryl's hospital.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 11

Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests appearing in this one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (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 6 - Summer Holiday

Summer term has ended. Rick has discovered his parents are dead. The group are evicted from the house, and have come bottom of the world in their exams. What else is there to do but rob a bank and flee?

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