British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 17th May 2016

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
10 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 31 - Counting

Ortus is doing a counting dance with his flowerpots so Wussywat joins in but falls into them when he gets to four.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Isy Suttie

Isy Suttie's Love Letters

Series 2, Episode 3 - Crank

The tale of the Crank, a Matlock oddball who Isy's mother has roped into helping Isy study the Welsh language.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 2 - The Unkindest Cut

Susan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 3

The arrival of Dad's goddaughter from Australia has an unfortunate effect on the Brockman household. Mum and Jake also have visitors to stay and Ben's role in Spartacus - The Musical is under threat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 3 - iMammy (Batteries Not Included)

With Dermot and Maria's baby due very soon, Agnes is excited about the prospect of having a new Brown in the house.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 12 - Knights And Knaves

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sue Perkins & the Rev. Richard Coles.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall, James Corden

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 2

As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 7 - Playing Away

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'Carroll

Frank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 7

Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hair

Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 7 - Bill Turnbull, Ben Miller, Jo Brand

BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull, and comedians Ben Miller and Jo Brand try to put into Room 101 sneezing, other pedestrians and personalised number plates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 4

There's a bumpy ride ahead for husband-and-wife pilot team Simon and Jackie when Simon's one-night stand is rostered onto their flight to Barcelona.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 2, Episode 3 - Balham's Got Talent

Sitcom about comedian Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 12 - Knights And Knaves

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sue Perkins & the Rev. Richard Coles.

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