British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 25th October 2015

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9am
25 min
Horrible Science. Copyright: Toff Media

Horrible Science

Episode 7 - Microscopic Monsters

This episode examines some of the nasty invaders that live in our homes and on our bodies.

BBC Local Radio 12:30pm
30 min
The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show. Copyright: BBC

The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show

Episode 2

BBC Radio Norfolk brings you brand new comedy from local performers and writers.

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Odyssey, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: The Odyssey

The Penny Dreadfuls bring an irreverent interpretation of everyone's favourite bedtime read - The Odyssey by Homer. Expect an hour of purely riotous entertainment as we romp through ancient Greece, following Odysseus' many encounters (Sirens! The Cyclops! Pig-transformation!) on his epic 20 year journey home. Guest starring Robert Webb as Odysseus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 4 - Oliver Reed

One of Britain's biggest film stars in the 1960s and 70s, this is the story of Oliver Reed.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 2, Episode 3 - End Of The Beginning

The residents attend the funeral of Johnny Edwards.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton. Bernard Righton (John Thomson). Copyright: North One Television

Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton

Episode 2

The eclectic roster featured in tonight's show comprises Les Dawson, Frankie Howerd, Victoria Wood, Jim Carrey, Rik Mayall, Mike Yarwood, variety act Bob Blackman, Woody Allen and Tommy Cooper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of three episodes from the comic historical saga.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 7

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 8

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 3

Reginald D. Hunter and Aisling Bea join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, while Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 5 - Wanted Mans

With spies shadowing their every move, Sam and Phil bring the danger right to their doorsteps, and suddenly nowhere is safe for our feckless fugitives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Tony (Steve Pemberton), Jim (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Understudy

An episode set behind-the-scenes at a performance of Macbeth.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 46, Episode 7

Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists including Janet Street-Porter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Plague on Royston Vasey

Pauline tackles Ross about her job prospects. Butcher Hilary Briss has a spot of bother with one of his special customers.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 5 - Smoke And Mirrors

When Jen loses concentration during a board meeting due to a faulty bra, Moss overcomes his fear of ladies' underwear and plots a way out of Reynholm Industries by inventing a flawless bra.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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.

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