British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 17th April 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the ITV sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 43 - Mayor & The Bear

Best to stay off the streets when the bears come to town!

London Live 6:15am (repeat)
The Ghost Of St. Michael's

The Ghost Of St. Michael's

Will Hay comedy.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 19 - Green Hill Faraway

Councillor Cowdrey has approved plans to build a new road right through Noola's Hill. Worst of all, the residents support it, so the kids need to create a distraction to stop it.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 16 - Justin Rocks

The first ever Justinbury Music Festival is taking place in Justin's house - as long as rock star Justin and his new band are ready in time to open!

U&Drama channel logo 7am (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 8 - Banished!

Otto plots to build himself a luxury home, which would mean forcing the Scream Street residents to live in tents.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25am (repeat)
Clockwise. Image shows from L to R: Brian Stimpson (John Cleese), Laura Wisely (Sharon Maiden)

Clockwise

Manic comedy about the misadventures of an obsessively punctual comprehensive school headmaster, starring John Cleese.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 2 - Original British Drama

Following one of his numerous pithy letters of complaint to the BBC, Ed finds himself doing some research for his son, Jake, the only family member left representing the name of 'Reardon' working in the media.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big Head

Squawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Clitheroe Kid. Jimmy (Jimmy Clitheroe). Copyright: BBC

The Clitheroe Kid

I Shot an Arrow in the Air: The cheeky schoolboy has been given a new present, but can he handle it wisely?

CITV 8:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 5, Our First Operation: Sir Lancelot Spratt causes alarm for medic Simon Sparrow in the operating theatre.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:10am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 30 - The Peace Prize

The mayor is coming to judge the Best Park Competition, and the buddies are helping tidy up. But when everything spills from Mr Cloppity's buggy, how will they hide the mess?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35am (repeat)
Crooks Anonymous

Crooks Anonymous

Comedy about a petty criminal trying to change his ways and start a new life.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 2

Viewers get to meet Ann Teak, a bossy antiques "expert" who thinks she knows everything about an old suit of armour; the Berito Brothers, who launch yet another ill-thought-out routine; and Packed Lunch Pete, who never quite manages to eat his packed lunch. Meanwhile, as Humphrey goes off on a camping jaunt with Woody, Gail Force deals with some fleas and Rapids Johnson is still tailing that panda.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 16, Episode 2

Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as kitchens, pigeons, the Vatican and breakfast cereal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Clitheroe Kid. Jimmy (Jimmy Clitheroe). Copyright: BBC

The Clitheroe Kid

I Shot an Arrow in the Air: The cheeky schoolboy has been given a new present, but can he handle it wisely?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 5, Our First Operation: Sir Lancelot Spratt causes alarm for medic Simon Sparrow in the operating theatre.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 1

The Saxon gods form an unlikely team of superheroes, famous astronaut Neil Armstrong reveals his new weight loss programme, we meet Georgian London's crime-fighting genius, and Rosa Parks sings about her struggle for equality.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 4

With Miranda Hart, Richard Ayoade and Stephen Graham.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VII.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 3

Lee Mack and Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc and Freddie Flintoff test some facts.

Talking Pictures TV 2:15pm (repeat)
The Big Job. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Gamely (Joan Sims), Frederick 'Booky' Binns (Dick Emery), George 'The Great Brain' (Sid James), Myrtle Robbins (Sylvia Syms), Timothy 'Dipper' Day (Lance Percival). Copyright: Anglo Amalgamated

The Big Job

After their release from prison, an inept gang of bank robbers attempt to recover the proceeds of the Big Job that got them 15 years.

CITV 2:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 2 - Toads

When Nero accidentally lets the school toads escape he sets off a chain of events that gets Dexter into serious trouble. Is this the end for the 4 O'Clock Club?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the second series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 30 - The Peace Prize

The mayor is coming to judge the Best Park Competition, and the buddies are helping tidy up. But when everything spills from Mr Cloppity's buggy, how will they hide the mess?

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
The Green Man. Harry Hawkins (Alastair Sim)

The Green Man

A hapless vacuum cleaner salesman stumbles upon a professional hitman's plot to kill a leading public figure.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Monster's Bath

Every month something terrible happens - Justin and Robert try to give Little Monster a bath. It is always Justin who ends up getting soaked. Will Little Monster finally get a wash this time around?

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the second series of the comic historical saga.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 2 - Original British Drama

Following one of his numerous pithy letters of complaint to the BBC, Ed finds himself doing some research for his son, Jake, the only family member left representing the name of 'Reardon' working in the media.

Talking Pictures TV 5:35pm (repeat)
Nothing But The Best. Image shows left to right: Jimmy Brewster (Alan Bates), Charlie Prince (Denholm Elliott). Credit: STUDIOCANAL, Anglo Amalgamated

Nothing But The Best

An ambitious estate agent is determined to crawl his way to the top of British society and enlists a rogue aristocrat for help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man. Copyright: Rain Media Entertainment

Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man

Episode 2 - The King Of The Gameshows

Paul O'Grady looks at Bob Monkhouse's career during the 1970s and 1980s, with the help of rare and often previously unseen archive.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 3 - City Slickers

A family of city slickers seeking a new life by the sea look set to disrupt the tranquillity of Portwenn.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 3

Holly Walsh and Richard Herring join Frank and Kate to discuss Burke & Hare, Mussolini, Catherine Parr and the Jokes of Yesteryear.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bruce Forsyth

A profile of Bruce Forsyth, one of this country's greatest entertainers.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 3

Warwick Davis, Josh Widdicombe and Lorraine Kelly are next to put the world's most startling facts to the test as Lee Mack's riotous panel show continues.

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 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 48, Episode 1

With guest host Jennifer Saunders and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Peter Bone MP.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Episode 3

David Hasselhoff, Rachel Riley and comedians Rob Beckett and Justin Moorhouse join regulars Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the topical quiz.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 2, Episode 7

Kate hopes to make amends with her former friends, while Lisa plans a welcome home party for her parents. Is Chris and Bianca's attendance together a date?

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

QI

Series L, Episode 14 - Little And Large

With Phill Jupitus, Richard Osman and Lucy Porter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 2 - Original British Drama

Following one of his numerous pithy letters of complaint to the BBC, Ed finds himself doing some research for his son, Jake, the only family member left representing the name of 'Reardon' working in the media.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 3: The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
No Tomatoes. Copyright: BBC

No Tomatoes

Episode 3 - Train Times

Sketches include the MET Office Time Warning, the science-fiction actors and the pub blackboard signs.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Episode 3

Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
I Think I've Got A Problem. Image shows from L to R: Dr Boone (Bob Monkhouse), Tom Caine (Graham McPherson). Copyright: BBC

I Think I've Got A Problem

Series 2, Episode 4

After falling over and knocking himself out, Tom - and the band in his head - awakes to find himself in a strange world where castrati singers are all the rage.

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

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 3 - 50/50

Jen has a new admirer, but his romantic gesture goes horribly wrong when Jen's inability to tell the truth results in a very public humiliation. Meanwhile, Moss and Roy conduct an experiment with a 'lonely hearts' website.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 1, Episode 5 - Moscow

Cycling solo on a tandem, the inept student is Russia-bound fundraising for donkeys. He starts by riding along the M25.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Red Door

What is behind the mysterious red door in the I.T. department? What has happened to Moss's new mug? Why is Roy in danger of becoming known as a 'desk rabbit'? And what is the secret behind top executive Richmond Avenal's fall from grace?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm
40 min version (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Gary Lineker, Fay Ripley

Frank Skinner is joined by comedian Jack Dee, footballer-turned-pundit Gary Lineker and actress Fay Ripley. Nominations include hand dryers, internet trolls and people who tell the truth.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 9

Jimmy Carr hosts another game. Sean Lock and Seann Walsh take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Danny Dyer. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent.

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

Mock The Week

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

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
The Aliens. Image shows from L to R: Lewis (Michael Socha), Dominic (Jim Howick). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

The Aliens

Episode 6

With the gang war raging Troy is put into lockdown - no-one in, no-one out... With the help of Lilyhot, Lewis realises that he's got to bring the bloody gang war to an end, but in order to do so he realises that a sacrifice must be made...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (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 2 - Lust for Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic takes hold, Royston Vasey receives a visit from the flamboyant Herr Lipp and his students, and Pauline gets a job serving fries at Burger Me!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert Live: The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert Live: The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo

A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's 2012 stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
45 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 48, Episode 1

With guest host Jennifer Saunders and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Peter Bone MP.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

U&Drama channel logo 3:10am (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

London Live 3:15am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red Eye

Can Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (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 2 - Lust for Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic takes hold, Royston Vasey receives a visit from the flamboyant Herr Lipp and his students, and Pauline gets a job serving fries at Burger Me!

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (repeat)
Big Bad World. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (David Fynn), Ben (Blake Harrison), Beth (Rebecca Humphries), Eggman (Seann Walsh). Copyright: Objective Productions

Big Bad World

Episode 6

To earn a bit of cash, Ben volunteers for medical testing. Meanwhile, Eggman's band, Subcontractor, have a gig that he's convinced will be their big break.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Visit

Blakey's mother announces she's coming to Luxton to pay her son a visit, and the Butlers naturally offer to put her up for the couple of nights. But she soon proves to be even more dreadful than her son - demanding, mean and manipulative!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 2 - Original British Drama

Following one of his numerous pithy letters of complaint to the BBC, Ed finds himself doing some research for his son, Jake, the only family member left representing the name of 'Reardon' working in the media.

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