British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 25th May 2015

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
30 min
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 1 - Awesome Alfred The Great

Watch King Alfred the Great argue with his older brothers, then defeat the Vikings using his cunning hit-and-run tactics, summoning the spirit of Ed Sheeran. Meanwhile, across the world, Ant and Dec host a very special Chinese edition of I'm A Celebrity, and the Egyptians tell us how healthcare should really be done.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
On The Rocks. Image shows from L to R: Frank Gunwallow (Joseph Kloska), Mary (Bec Applebee), Morwenna (Alex Tregear), Tregarthan (Peter Marinker), Grace (Christine Absalom), Len (Ed Gaughan). Copyright: BBC

On The Rocks

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sermons

Father Tregarthan enlists the help of an unlikely source to help him with his irreligious parishioners.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Series 1, Episode 2

This week a pensioner asks for help when his wheelchair gets clamped, while another looks for someone to join her for a spot of snake charming.

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

Just A Minute

Series 72, Episode 2

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Susan Calman and Gyles Brandreth attempt to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation on such diverse topics as Nelson's Column and Alice in Wonderland.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Pain In The Class

When Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Danger UXD

There is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 5 - Saturday Night Diva

Horrified to realise it's Saturday night and he's not got anything planned, Tom rushes out for an evening at one of London's top gay clubs in the hope of meeting someone. Back at Paradist Passage, Linda takes the opportunity to invite Jez round for a drink or twelve.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 6 - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

Linda's outraged when Tom announces his intention to marry a woman. But she needn't fret: his betrothed is a lesbian who merely needs to stay in the country for her girlfriend. Linda struggles to understand the situation, but there is just a week before the big day...

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 4, Episode 3

Sean's former writing partner Tim Whittick is in town. There's no love lost between Tim and Beverly, as he blames her for breaking up his partnership with Sean. She is his Yoko.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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, Highlights Special

Highlights from the previous eleven episodes.

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

Virtually Famous

Series 2, Episode 7

Another episode of the comedy panel show. With celebrity guests Joe Swash, Roisin Conaty, Russell Kane and Alex Brooker, plus the Brett Domino Trio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Forever. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Carry On Forever

Episode 1

The first episode looks at the birth of the Carry On brand at Pinewood Studios and reveals how producer Peter Rogers and director Gerald Thomas accidentally stumbled on a hit formula.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

The Many Faces Of...

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Les Dawson

Les Dawson was one of Britain's all time great comedy talents. He's best known as a comedian but was also a talented musician, writer and actor. This programme traces his career, with familiar favourite TV clips and some rare gems from the archives.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
40 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 49, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Cariad Lloyd and Jon Ronson.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 13 - Gothic

With Jimmy Carr, Jack Dee and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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

The News Quiz

Series 87, Episode 2

Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel and Holly Walsh join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy for the satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 1

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 13, Episode 10 - End Of Series Special

The teams welcome French DJ David Guetta and comedians Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cowboy

Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Episode 6

With Darcus Howe, Louise "Gabrielle" Bobb, "Rose-Marie" Avramescu and Richard Whiteley.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Image shows from L to R: Hank Osasuna, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Featuring One Direction, Holly Willoughby and Kim Kardashian as you've never seen them before. Guests in the first show include Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, actor John Thomson and former Inbetweeners star Emily Atack.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 7 - George Clooney, The Rock, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Jessica Hynes, Snoop Dogg

George Clooney talks about how the pranks he loves to play might get him arrested; Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talks about his early wrestling days; Hugh Laurie reveals he's forgotten everything about House; Jessica Hynes shows off her rapping skills; while Britt Robertson says she was taught the movie star run; and Snoop Dogg performs live in the studio.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 3 - Romance

In this week's sweat-soaked descent into psychopathy-as-entertainment, Nick Helm focuses his ferocious wit on romance.

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