British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 18th January 2016

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle Bean

Mr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 13, Episode 2 - What is Race?

With Shappi Khorsandi, Adam Rutherford, Mark Thomas.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 13 - Breakable

Nick's decision to become a motorbike stunt driver brings more worry for Susan in this great episode. Meanwhile Janey's new job isn't what she expected it to be.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Holly Walsh, David Bramwell, Sarah Millican, Stephen J. Dubner. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 8, Episode 2 - Meeting Forty-Five

Joining John Lloyd and Sarah Millican this week are mathematician Hannah Fry, Horrible Histories resident historian Greg Jenner, and the tattyfilarious Ken Dodd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 1 - Absent Vixen, Cheeky Monkey

Janey's off to University... and Ben couldn't be happier... just think what he can do with her room! Although Susan isn't so happy to see Janey go, she too has her own plans for her old room. Meanwhile Nick causes trouble in his latest job, working at the local supermarket.

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 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And Bewildered

Boycie decides his staff need to work harder and vows to sack the next employee he catches slacking. Mrs Cakeworthy is the first out the door, but she soon has her boss regretting her decision when the Londoner learns she is a witch. Elsewhere, Tyler has his own problems - he is traumatised by the school art class.

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

Sorry!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Cromer Or Bust

Timothy plans to send his parents off for an anniversary break in Cromer for the weekend. Then father takes a bump to the head and mother begins to panic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

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

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

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

QI

Series G, Episode 10 - Greats

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Amber (Jessica Ellerby), Mateo (Jake Canuso), Les / Lesley (Tim Healy). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 8, Episode 2

Grandad Eddie Dawson must make amends with daughter-in-law Sheron. Tiger and Joey take a liking to new staff girl Amber while Mateo is the odd choice to run a staff first aid course. Meanwhile, Kenneth could be in for a windfall after the death of his beloved Uncle Herbert.

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), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 9

Comedians Elis James and Charlie Baker join Ian Stone for an amusing take on the week's big footballing stories.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Hynes, Richard Osman, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 3 - Kate

Josh Widdicombe and Richard Osman are supported by Jennifer Saunders, Romesh Ranganathan, Jessica Hynes and Suzannah Lipscomb.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 1, Episode 6 - Will It Make Toasters Cheaper?

Mr Gorman brings the curtain down on his mischievous series of stage shows by looking at the role faith plays in modern life.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Crashing. Image shows from L to R: Lulu (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Kate (Louise Ford). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Crashing

Episode 2

Anthony attempts to have a mature conversation with Lulu, Melody wants to pin down Colin for a date, and Sam encourages Fred to take a day off work.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Aisling Bea, Ashley Cole, James Corden, Noel Fielding, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 2

Footballer Ashley Cole, Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding and comedian Aisling Bea join James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Siblings. Dylan (Jeremy Neumark Jones). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 2, Episode 3 - Old Man Model

Hannah meets an insanely hot underwear model on a new dating app, but isn't comfortable with his living arrangements. Meanwhile, Dan has found himself in hospital and makes friends with elderly adventurer Frank.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
30 min
Tracey Ullman's Show. Image shows from L to R: Tracey Ullman, Steve Pemberton. Copyright: BBC / Allan McKeown Presents

Tracey Ullman's Show

Series 1, Episode 2

In this episode Tracey plays the Duchess of Cornwall as she babysits Prince George for the day, a man who treats the local coffee shop as his own personal office, and the wife of a Midlands couple returning from holiday to find an illegal immigrant hidden under their motorhome. Plus Dame Judi Dench causes trouble in a five-star hotel, the tutor in a Silver Surfers computer class offers some extraordinary tips, and Angela Merkel entertains embassy staff with a song.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 3 - Dead Mans

Having exchanged Jason for Scarlett, Phil and Sam's strife reaches a whole new level when a man is murdered right in front of them; MI5 agent Walker appears to be their only hope.

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 eighth series of the satirical panel game.

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

The News Quiz

Series 89, Episode 2

Guests Hugo Rifkind, Lucy Porter, Elis James and Sarah Kendall join Miles Jupp.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (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 5

Keith and friends send up a whole host of famous faces, including One Direction, Kim Kardashian and long-time collaborator Holly Willoughby.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (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 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell joins Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Lord Prescott and Alun Cochrane are the guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - Four Men In A Plane

The four salesmen share a flight from hell on their way to a conference. With so many egos and so much machismo on display, the first part of the journey is taken up with squabbles over Airmiles and upgrades.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (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 6

The fast-paced sketch show in which Keith Lemon affectionately spoofs the world of TV, Film and famous faces continues.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 15 - Matthew Perry, Gemma Arterton, Miriam Margolyes, Jack Savoretti

Matthew Perry says rumours of a Friends reunion are not true, Gemma Arterton says her family is not keen on her RADA accent, Miriam Margolyes says she often pretends to be Scottish and Jack Savoretti performs live in the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 10, Episode 2 - Michael Caine, Sue Perkins, Sylvester Stallone, Michael B Jordan

Jonathan welcomes Sir Michael Caine for his first British chat show appearance in nearly ten years; comedian Sue Perkins; Rambo and Rocky star Sylvester Stallone and one of Hollywood's brightest young talents, Michael B Jordan.

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