British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 4th January 2016

Radio 4 9am
30 min
Radio 4

Behaving Ourselves: David Mitchell On Manners

Episode 1 - A Bit Of History

In the first of four episodes, David eats his lunchtime sandwiches with children in a primary school, and later goes to a street market to see manners - good and bad - in action. And he explores where our manners come from with Professors Steven Pinker from Harvard University and Stephen Mennell from University College, Dublin, and with the author Henry Hitchings.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Paddington Station. Copyright: BBC

Where This Service Will...

Episode 1 - Where This Service Will Terminate

When two strangers meet on the train from Paddington to Penzance, an intense relationship develops over the course of the journey.

CITV 4pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 27 - Muscle Bean

Mr Bean needs to impress Irma, who is infatuated with the hunky deliveryman. Bean tries to improve his physique at the gym, but has little success. Instead he opts for an inflatable muscle suit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 64, Episode 6

A return visit to the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, for regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, with Rob Brydon on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

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 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 7:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 1 - Keep On Running

Denzil calls about Boycie's house bringing news that the infamous Driscoll Brothers are being released early from prison and they're on the hunt for the supergrass who helped get them banged up. Boycie is horrified. By the time Marlene and Tyler return, he's sold the house, sold the car dealership and planned a new life in Shropshire.

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 1 - For Love Or Mummy

Timothy sets his mother's back up when he arranges a date on his regular bath night. When she puts all of his trousers in the wash, he's forced to go dressed in a cat costume.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Copyright: BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Documentary - Blackadder: The Whole Rotten Saga

Documentary celebrating the marvellously mirthful saga of Edmund Blackadder. Featuring interviews with key cast and crew, and rare rehearsal footage.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

Radio 4 9:30pm (repeat)
Radio 4

Behaving Ourselves: David Mitchell On Manners

Episode 1 - A Bit Of History

In the first of four episodes, David eats his lunchtime sandwiches with children in a primary school, and later goes to a street market to see manners - good and bad - in action. And he explores where our manners come from with Professors Steven Pinker from Harvard University and Stephen Mennell from University College, Dublin, and with the author Henry Hitchings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, Josh Widdicombe, Kate Williams, Sue Perkins, Roisin Conaty, Richard Osman, Rob Beckett. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 1 - Frank

Sue Perkins presents the comedy panel show all about famous people, past and present, who have just one thing in common - they share the same name. With guests Rob Beckett, Roisin Conaty, Stephen Mangan and Kate Williams.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 1 - I Call Mine Sally

Dave Gorman shreds some naughty magazines and helps a gerbil fulfill its destiny!

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Siblings. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Charlotte Ritchie), Lucy (Lucy Phelps). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 2, Episode 1 - Kevin Rugby

When her doctor tells her she is dangerously unfit, Hannah begrudgingly starts to eat healthily and heads to the gym. Meanwhile, Dan has managed to get himself a cleaning job at Hannah's office.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's Memories

When a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the second series of the satirical panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Mark Brown (Pat Shields). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?

Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 1 - The Wrong Mans

The discovery of a ringing mobile phone seems the least on Sam's mind after witnessing a horrific car accident - but the voice on the other end of the line unveils a kidnap and ransom plot to turn his world upside-down.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, New Year Special - Jennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Years And Years

Jennifer Lawrence says she hates New Year's Eve, Eddie Redmayne admits he threw up at Madonna's party, Will Ferrell talks about being naked, Mark Wahlberg says he's over enthusiastic where his kids' sports are concerned and Years & Years perform live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Special - Five Go Mad In Dorset

Keith Allen, Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders from the Comic Strip have a ripping time on their summer hols.

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