British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 22nd May 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 8 - The New Nurse

Mary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.

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 6 - House For Sale

With the help of the noisy neighbour and a few other tricks, Robert and Little Monster concoct a plan to stop Justin selling his house.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy Day

With heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?

Talking Pictures TV 7:10am (repeat)
Riding High

Riding High

Claude Dampier disrupts the sedate peace of Victorian England to help a blacksmith win both a bicycle race and the girl.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 5

A dispute with a farmer over the right to use a public footpath backfires on Martin as he campaigns to liberate footpaths for the use of all the public. He finds that the same footpath runs through his back garden as well...

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 13 - Mother Of All Scares

Luke goes home to find that Otto has moved in after fleeing Sneer Hall to escape a visiting relative with a bit of a temper. Then when Luke brings her round to visit Otto so that the two can reconcile, things don't quite go to plan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 2 - DI Why?

When Zig and Zag's kitchen stool gets broken in a pancake-tossing incident, Mr Jones suggests DIY.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Minx

Count Arthur tries to insure his car, a Hillman Minx. In an attempt to reduce his premium he sets out to prove that Terry Wogan will not be his passenger, causing great confusion for Mr Wogan himself.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 3 - Greenfinger

Trying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 2

Wooster's attempt to facilitate a large business deal goes terribly awry. Not only does every endeavour to unite the concerned moguls fail, but Bertie finds himself unwillingly engaged once more to Lady Florence Craye - a development sure to enrage her erstwhile fiancé, Stilton Cheesewright.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Will Ted be able to get over the shock after a new employee arrives?

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 11, Women and Wine: Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (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 fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

Disney XD 10:15am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 4 - Heart Of Garkness

Max and Gark find themselves on an unexpected journey through the murky depths of a sewer.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 8

Singing waiter Opera Oliver plays gooseberry between two romantic diners, Simon Pieman rolls onto court to deliver a delicious cream pie to an umpire and glamorous news reporter Gail Force is at Little Bottom station with a world transport exclusive.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 75, Episode 1

Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock talking about such diverse topics as Halley's Comet, Carbon Dating and Answering the Telephone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Will Ted be able to get over the shock after a new employee arrives?

Talking Pictures TV 12:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Admiral

Carry On Admiral

1957 British comedy film directed by Val Guest. Not part of the Carry On series of films, which it predates, though it is similar in tone and style.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25pm (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 episodes from the seventh series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 11, Women and Wine: Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (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 6

Special guest stars Al Murray and The League Of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton join the Horrible Histories cast today for more fascinating facts, mirthful music and gruesome gags.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (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 7 - Time Capsule

Nero and the gang decide to sabotage parents' evening - while Josh and Isaac find out the truth about Josh's missing dad.

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 3pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer (Nick James)

Hank Zipzer

A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's comedy starring Henry Winkler.

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 20 - The Wishing Wardrobe

Justin discovers there's a fancy dress day taking place in Justin Town. He's very excited, but what should he wear? And will they ever find out why magical things keep happening in the house?

Talking Pictures TV 4:55pm (repeat)
Double Bunk. Image shows from L to R: Jack Goddard (Ian Carmichael), Sid Randall (Sid James)

Double Bunk

Comic adventure following a group of four taking a relaxing cruise down the Thames - or so they hope.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Minx

Count Arthur tries to insure his car, a Hillman Minx. In an attempt to reduce his premium he sets out to prove that Terry Wogan will not be his passenger, causing great confusion for Mr Wogan himself.

London Live 7pm (repeat)
London Live

Q Planes

A repeat of this 1939 film.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 2, Episode 4 - Handball Duel

Like all young lads in the early 90s, Martin wants a Sega Mega Drive... but Liam is having none of it: not only is this whole computer thing just a fad, work is slow and money is tight.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Highlights Special - Extra

Relive the most memorable moments from Series 2 of the riotous panel show.

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)
The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

The Office

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Ricky Gervais 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 46, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 8, Episode 7

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Bradley Dawson (Nigel Harman), Tanya (Samantha Janus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 3, Episode 3

Fergus ends up on dad duty while Denise gets her modelling career started, leaving Lisa to do all the graft setting up their first office. Dan is not best amused.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 46, Highlights Special

A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news stories of 2013. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Minx

Count Arthur tries to insure his car, a Hillman Minx. In an attempt to reduce his premium he sets out to prove that Terry Wogan will not be his passenger, causing great confusion for Mr Wogan himself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson

The award-winning improvised comedy series returns with a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas set in ancient Rome.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 4 - Death in Royston Vasey

Geoff, Mike and Brian take a disastrous detour on the way to the plastics convention, and the mayor is forced to make an appearance to calm growing public concern.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
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 8

Reginald D Hunter, Rachel Riley, Josh Widdicombe and Gemma Collins are the guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

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

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael Vaughan

Frank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, Episode 5 - The Bermuda Triangle

John's final investigation finds him looking into the Bermuda Triangle. Let's hope that he and Ken don't disappear!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Births, Deaths And Marriages. Image shows from L to R: Anita (Sandy McDade), Malcolm Fox (David Schneider), Lorna (Sarah Hadland), Mary (Sally Bretton), Luke (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Unique Productions

Births, Deaths And Marriages

Series 1, Episode 3

Malcolm is distracted by a breast feeding mother during a birth registration, causing Lorna to suspect he might have made his first ever mistake...

London Live Midnight (repeat)
London Live

Common People

Common People weaves together six stories and over 30 characters to present a dramatic, funny and magical tale of romance, crisis and adventure on one of London's luscious commons.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 3

Gary Delaney returns to join the Mock The Week regulars, with Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 2 - Electricity

With Rich Hall, Jo Brand and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 6 - Religion

In what some might regard as asking for trouble, Stewart Lee takes on the thorny topic of religion.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:40am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Passion Of Saint Tibulus

The fearsome Bishop Brennan drops by the parochial house in order to task Ted and Dougal with picketing a new film, The Passion Of Saint Tibulus.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1:50am (repeat)
At-Issue

At-Issue

10 minute short film by stop-motion animator Drew Roper.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
50 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 46, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 5 - Comedy

Stewart reminds the audience, in case anyone had forgotten, that he is, in fact, a comedian.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:15am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 4 - Competition Time

Ted's excited. He thinks he's got a good chance of winning the all-priests lookalike show this year. Sadly, neither Jack nor Dougal are particularly inventive souls...

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 6

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Patrick Cargill and Trisha Noble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (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 4 - Death in Royston Vasey

Geoff, Mike and Brian take a disastrous detour on the way to the plastics convention, and the mayor is forced to make an appearance to calm growing public concern.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 3

Sharonetti is attracted to Daveutio's uselessness in The Only Way Is Shakespeare, the youth club receive some job interview practice from Pete Swivel, and Latin lothario Antonio discovers a love for all things equestrian.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)

Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 6 - Religion

In what some might regard as asking for trouble, Stewart Lee takes on the thorny topic of religion.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 4

Roger Showbusiness attempts to hypnotise the audience into eating cheese; WitTank use their all-seeing, all-knowing oracle to order The School stationary; and Luke McQueen resorts to even more desperate measures in order to #getsarahback.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Michael McIntyre is in top form with shopping politics, what Brits call extreme weather, Scottish money, and pregnancy tests just a few of the highlights in a classic show!

London Live 3:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 5 - Love Letters

Beverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Emun Elliott, Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight

Threesome

Series 1, Episode 7

The threesome prepares for Alice's 'Final Push Party' with some questionable costume choices from the boys...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 9 - Lost Property

Stan and Jack find two portions of fish and chips on the bus and, to cut a long story short, eat them. When a woman comes into the depot to report the loss, Blakey institutes a heavy crackdown on the reporting of lost property.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:35am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's Uniform

When Stan's uniform is covered in filth by a blocked drain, he concocts a plan to get the company to pay for a new one. Somehow it works - but Arthur's been repainting the kitchen furniture...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Minx

Count Arthur tries to insure his car, a Hillman Minx. In an attempt to reduce his premium he sets out to prove that Terry Wogan will not be his passenger, causing great confusion for Mr Wogan himself.

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