British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 24th April 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Kids' Outing

Much to his disgust, this year it is Stan's turn to drive the bus for the children's annual outing.

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 37 - Fennella Fenn The Comedienne

The nation's most famous comedienne is booked to present her annual TV show from Bottom Knocker Street. Councillor Cowdrey thinks that anyone can be funny.

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 46 - Dinga Dinga Doo

A monster wearing a fez is loose on the streets.

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 23 - Little Monster's Den

Things get very messy when Justin and Robert try to make Little Monster a gingerbread den.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Canteen Girl

Blakey's plan to marry one of the girls from the canteen and raise chickens in the country pleases Jack and Stan until they meet the new Inspector. They resolve to tell - or show - Blake the truth about his intended!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55am (repeat)
Man About The House. Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

Man About The House

When their landlord has to sell-up for redevelopment, Robin and his two female flatmates organise a petition to their local MP.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 5 - Five Star Fish

When Richard is put in charge of Mr. Slater's five star restaurant, his first customer demands fresh fish. Can Fishermen Sooty and Sweep come to Richard's rescue, or will they catch more than they bargained for? Guest starring Caroline Quentin.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 9 - Heartbreak Heist

When Otto learns that the Farr family treasure lies buried somewhere beneath Scream Street, he forces Cleo to help him find it - by holding her heart to ransom! Unfortunately dim-witted Cleo's Dad has forgotten where the treasure is, so as everyone tries to find it, the situation becomes a race against time to save Cleo's heart.

U&Drama channel logo 7:30am (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.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 3 - It's A Nude Nude Nude Nude World

Jaz Milvain asks Ed to curate a moving tribute to him and his work in film for the 'surprise' party that he is organising for his 60th birthday.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz Attacks

Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.

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

The Clitheroe Kid

Cupid and the Black Hand Gang: Can the cheeky schoolboy find somewhere for his infamous gang to meet?

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 6, Sex and St Swithins: Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (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!

Series 3, Episode 5 - Pretty Maids All In A Row

As the airmen don new disguises, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the warpath. He is particualrly suspicious of the café: after all, why would a small provincial establishment have hanging on its wall a genuine Van Gogh...?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (repeat)
Private's Progress. Pte. Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael). Copyright: Charter Film Productions

Private's Progress

Film starring Ian Carmichael as a young undergraduate who is conscripted into the British Army.

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

Boj

Episode 32 - Picnic In The Park

Boj, Mimi and Pops are excited about joining the Woofs for a family picnic. When rain sadly puts a halt to the festivities, Boj has an idea for an outside-inside picnic.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 16, Episode 3

Elis James, Reginald D Hunter, Maeve Higgins and David O'Doherty talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as the 1970s, toys, the moon and electricity.

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

The Clitheroe Kid

Cupid and the Black Hand Gang: Can the cheeky schoolboy find somewhere for his infamous gang to meet?

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 6, Sex and St Swithins: Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (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 seven episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (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.

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 3 - Theatre

Clem and Nero are both suspiciously keen to go on the school theatre trip - but why?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 32 - Picnic In The Park

Boj, Mimi and Pops are excited about joining the Woofs for a family picnic. When rain sadly puts a halt to the festivities, Boj has an idea for an outside-inside picnic.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:55pm (repeat)
St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold. Image shows from L to R: Bianca (Zawe Ashton), Roxy (Sarah Harding), Annabelle Fritton (Talulah Riley), Zoe (Montserrat Lombard). Copyright: Fragile St Trinian's Limited / Ealing Studios

St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold

The girls of St Trinian's are back - and this time they're racing a secretive, corrupt organisation to discover pirate treasure.

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 12 - Pandamonium

Nisha and her friends Mish, Moosh and Mogo visit Justin. Moosh stays over to find out more about life in Justin's house. Justin and Robert do their best to entertain her, but think they've lost her instead.

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (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 and VIII.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 3 - It's A Nude Nude Nude Nude World

Jaz Milvain asks Ed to curate a moving tribute to him and his work in film for the 'surprise' party that he is organising for his 60th birthday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas

Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Admirer

Portwenn is becoming a hotbed of passion. Louisa is furious to discover she has a rival for Dr Martin Ellingham's affections: Carrie Wilson.

London Live 7pm (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 2

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

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

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 4

Chris Addison and Alun Cochrane join Frank and Kate to discuss the three wise men, Jack Straw (not that one), Henry Austen and a weaponry timeline.

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 4

Lee Mack welcomes comedians Katherine Ryan and Hugh Dennis and former world champion boxer Amir Khan as the fun and fact-filled 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Steve Coogan sitcom.

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 2

With guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Tony Law and Nick Hewer.

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

Mount Pleasant

Series 2, Episode 8

The newly single Fergus tricks Denise into visiting him at his motel room, and as Lisa overcomes the past and forgives Kate.

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 4

Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Johnny Vegas, Vernon Kay, Paul Chowdhry and Katherine Ryan.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 3 - It's A Nude Nude Nude Nude World

Jaz Milvain asks Ed to curate a moving tribute to him and his work in film for the 'surprise' party that he is organising for his 60th birthday.

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

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 4: 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 4 - World Weary

Sketches include a documentary on the Arctic, an advert starring William Blake and the radio bloopers show.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
50 min version
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, Episode 1 - UFOs

Sheffield's premier singer-songwriter investigates UFOs, with the help of agent Ken Worthington and special guest Patrick Mower.

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 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

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 6 - Thailand

Giles' audio diary from Thailand, where he hopes to emerge spiritually. He does at least emerge physically, thanks to a sarong.

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 6 - Aunt Irma Visits

Jen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert And The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert And The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst

Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert performs his acclaimed stand-up show at the Hammersmith Apollo.

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 three episodes of the satirical panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 5

Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (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 15

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (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 5 - Anarchy in Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic worsens. Geoff and Brian bury Mike alive. Tubbs and Edward leave the local shop to find a 'no-tail' for David. Pauline is pushed to the limit. Les McQueen is astonished that Creme Brulee have reformed without him.

London Live 1:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Steve Coogan sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (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 8, Episode 7 - Best Of British Special

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford, Patrick Kielty, Rhod Gilbert, Shappi Khorsandi and Kevin Bridges talk about all things British.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:40am (repeat)
Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 12 - Where There's A Will ...

Why do there seem to be suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of old Mr. Medwin? Because there's a bunch of greedy relatives who can't wait to get their hands on his money! Why should his doctor have nightmares over the whole business? Clue: his doctor is Michael Upton!

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!

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.

Talking Pictures TV 3:35am (repeat)
The Cuckoo Patrol

The Cuckoo Patrol

Freddie & The Dreamers, Kenneth Connor, Victor Maddern, John Le Mesurier and Arthur Mullard star in the story of a troop of scout misfits.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:45am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Canteen Girl

Blakey's plan to marry one of the girls from the canteen and raise chickens in the country pleases Jack and Stan until they meet the new Inspector. They resolve to tell - or show - Blake the truth about his intended!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Other Woman

After a family social evening in the works' canteen where Arthur becomes rather too friendly with one of the clippies, Mum and Olive are outraged - and he promptly leaves to stay with his sister.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 3 - It's A Nude Nude Nude Nude World

Jaz Milvain asks Ed to curate a moving tribute to him and his work in film for the 'surprise' party that he is organising for his 60th birthday.

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