British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 29th June 2015

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am
5 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 6 - Egg

While Wussywat is playing catch with Oggy, he encounters a funny-shaped stone.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
So On & So Forth. Image shows from L to R: John Sheerman, Alison Thea-Skot, Nick Gadd, Martin Allanson. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

So On & So Forth

Episode 4

One of the rising stars of the live sketch group circuit, So On and So Forth, bring their particularly British style of sketch comedy to Radio 4 in this new series.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty Cleopatra

Egyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.

BBC Local Radio 5:30pm
30 min
Jesting About

Jesting About

Series 3, Episode 5

More sketches from North East comedy talent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest Night

While out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.

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

Just A Minute

Series 72, Episode 7

Nicholas Parsons hosts the perennially popular panel game in which guests Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Beaumont, and Marcus Brigstocke attempt to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 7

The Brockman family have a very restless night. Will anyone get any sleep? And what on earth are those dreadful noises coming from next door? And why is there a policeman at their front door?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 1

Gran takes the Brockman family for a day out seeing the sights of London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 7 - Magic

When Lucy's god-daughter is suddenly dumped on her twenty-four hours before the girl's birthday party, it is left up to Lee to decide on an appropriate entertainment for fourteen nine-year olds.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Mason (Philip Voss), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Penelope (Marcia Warren), Ash (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious

Series 2, Episode 5 - Flatmates

After Freddie and Stuart have a falling out, Stuart moves in with Ash and Violet moves in with Freddie.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Jimeoin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

Nina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
It's A Funny Old Week. Copyright: ITV Studios

It's A Funny Old Week

Episode 3

Jason Manford presents the topical comedy news review show. This week he is joined by comedian Paul Sinha.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 8 - Boat

Lee's father, Frank, buys himself a boat after a big win on the horses and invites Lee down for a long weekend with Lucy and Daisy. Despite the fact that Lucy is terrified of water, Lee persuades her to come along in the hope that he can manipulate her into sharing a double bed.

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 8

Beverly and Carol are forced to hide their friendship from an increasingly jealous Helen. Matt is caught between a financial rock and hard place: either sell the beach house or take a job as a game show host.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Mike Wozniak), Emma (Jeany Spark), Dan (Greg Davies), Mum (Gwyneth Powell), Jo (Roisin Conaty), Nesta (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 2, Episode 5 - Dennis

Dan - primarily motivated by impressing Miss Lipsey - volunteers to look after Dennis for a weekend.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
My Mad Fat Diary. Image shows from L to R: Izzy (Ciara Baxendale), Rae Earl (Sharon Rooney), Archie (Dan Cohen), Finn (Nico Mirallegro), Chloe (Jodie Comer). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

My Mad Fat Diary

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chapter 2: Rewind

Rae takes drastic action that could jeopardise her future when Chloe's parents ban her from seeing their daughter in hospital. As Rae tries to get things back on track, her A-levels and relationship with Finn hangs in the balance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd

Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live

Documentary focusing on the live shows by Monty Python, featuring rare backstage footage and new interviews.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Undercover. Chris (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: Bonafide Films / Baby Cow Productions

Undercover

Episode 2 - The Robbery

Arno and Ara Sarkissian are due at the wedding of the head of the Magarian family's daughter and are keen to impress.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 4 - School Trip

Banned from organising his own trip after a disastrous previous outing, Alfie's class are sent on Miss Gulliver's field trip to a combined petting zoo and ink museum.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (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 48, Episode 3

With guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Sara Pascoe and Nick Robinson.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Orgy

Things take an upward turn for the boys when Marcus meets some fit Britons in the courtyard and Stylax finds a flyer to an orgy. With his grocery budget now spent on orgy tickets, Grumio must scrimp and save in order to put food on the table.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 11 - Denial And Deprivation

With Roger McGough, Mark Steel and Vic Reeves.

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

The News Quiz

Series 87, Episode 7

Sandi Toksvig presents her final episode. She's joined by Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Phill Jupitus and Francis Wheen.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 11, Episode 2

Joining the panel in this episode are singers Paloma Faith and Ronan Keating, reality TV star Mark Wright and actress Martine McCutcheon.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (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 44, Episode 7

Guest host Jack Whitehall presides over captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, and panellists Nick Hewer and Baroness Trumpington.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 4, Episode 5

Sketches include the Grand Prix interview, the "Red and Shiny" thing which doesn't exist yet, and Stephen being disgusted. Guest stars Phyllida Law and Stephen Moore.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 12 - Lewis Hamilton, Jack Whitehall, Rita Ora, Ewan McGregor

Lewis Hamilton talks about lunching with The Queen, Ewan McGregor says he would be up for a bit more trainspotting, Jack Whitehall reveals how he broke The Stig's silence and Rita Ora says The X Factor is an amazing experience.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 12 - Domesticity

With Jessica Stevenson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 6

Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.

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