British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 29th May 2016

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 15 - Just For Fun

Special guest Mister Makes helps bring all the fun of the fair to Justin's house, plus a very cheeky little ghost is on the loose from the Ghost Train.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin Time

Arthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (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.

U&Drama channel logo 7am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Christmas Special - We'll Always Have Majorca

The girls are given the chance to spend Christmas in the sun when Darryl's rock star friend offers the use of his villa.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance Competition

Sooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 14 - Lost Looks

Eefa asks Luke, Resus and Cleo to help with a clean-up of the attic at the Emporium.

Talking Pictures TV 7:25am (repeat)
Somewhere On Leave. Image shows left to right: Toni Beaumont (Toni Lupino), Roy Desmond (Pat McGrath)

Somewhere On Leave

Thrown together by the disturbances of war, an aristocratic recruit falls in love with an A.T.S. girl.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 3 - Jobsworth

Zig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!

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 2 - The Viewing

Arthur finds a cunning way of nosing around a neighbours home, as he masquerades as a potential purchaser, he also receives interesting news from an old friend in Spain.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The Toilets

On a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.

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

Ray's A Laugh

Ted wants to make some home improvements, but can he manage to get a loan?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 14 - The Piano

The Farmer is playing the piano and torturing everyone with his musical inability. When the Flock discover that Bitzer on the other hand is a virtuoso, they decide it's time for a party. They devise a plan to 'borrow' the piano when the Farmer goes to bed - however things don't quite go to plan...

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 12, Marriage-itis: Medic Simon Sparrow must cope with both his hangover and a bad case of cold feet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (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 Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom.

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

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 6 - Catiquette

Gark and Max must pass a series of tests to prove their worth as cats.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 1

Captain Adorable has no idea how his spaceship works, intrepid but accident-prone location reporter Gail Force has some flower-related problems at the village fete and the infuriating and constantly-singing minstrel Will Singalot causes problems for Robin Hood's plans to woo Maid Marion by singing all about Robin's stinky feet.

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

Just A Minute

Series 75, Episode 2

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Alexei Sayle and Graham Norton try to speak for 60 seconds on topics including clock-watching, Cardigan Bay, and a hot potato.

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

Ray's A Laugh

Ted wants to make some home improvements, but can he manage to get a loan?

BBC Local Radio 12:30pm
30 min
The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show. Copyright: BBC

The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show

Episode 7

BBC Radio Norfolk brings you brand new comedy from local performers and writers.

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 12, Marriage-itis: Medic Simon Sparrow must cope with both his hangover and a bad case of cold feet.

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 7

The Roman emperor Caesar Augustus reveals the lazy secret of his success, TV's most excitable reporter Bob Hale explains the very, very complex history of World War Two, we meet Georgian England's most forgetful vicar, and Welsh hero Owain Glyndwr takes on the English in battle.

London Live 2pm (repeat)
His Excellency

His Excellency

A repeat of this 1952 film.

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 8 - Netball

Nero and the gang find themselves playing netball against a team of girls.

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.

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 22 - Little Pot Of Bothers

Mr Bloom has sent a special seed to Justin. Unfortunately Justin and Robert feed it the wrong growing material and the plant threatens to eat the house. With some help from Mr Bloom, Little Monster manages to save the day.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Ankle Tag. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Steve Speirs), Alice (Katy Wix), Gruff (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Ankle Tag

Pilot, Episode 0 - The Beginning

New parents Gruff and Alice's lives are disrupted when Gruff's dad appears on their doorstep unexpectedly, wanting to stay.

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 2 - The Viewing

Arthur finds a cunning way of nosing around a neighbours home, as he masquerades as a potential purchaser, he also receives interesting news from an old friend in Spain.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Spotlight Tonight With Nish Kumar. Nish Kumar. Copyright: BBC

Spotlight Tonight With Nish Kumar

Pilot, Episode 1

Nish Kumar gets to grip with the EU and the scaremongering coming from both sides, press regulation in light of Paddling Pool-gate, and the seemingly inpenetrable TTIP. Meanwhile, intrepid reporter Diane Steer puts the Remain campaign's predictions to the test.

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 5 - Stags And Hens

Fidelma and Dessie's big day is just a week away and wedding fever has gripped the Moone household.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 7

Sue Perkins, presenter of The Great British Bake Off, actor Stephen Mangan and stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan set out to prove that lift buttons have more bacteria on them than toilet seats, that it's possible to walk on the ceiling using magnets and that, unlike women, men are unable to make their voices sounds sexier.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
145 min
Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Kevin Bridges

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2016

Channel 4's Comedy Gala, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, returns for a seventh year to London's O2 Arena. Stars include Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Josh Widdicombe, Russell Kane, Sean Lock and Zoe Lyons.

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 4

Games lead to little merrymaking for lovesick Gary, who uses a video-game to connect with Ella, and Greg is getting in too deep by working as a drug runner.

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 2 - The Viewing

Arthur finds a cunning way of nosing around a neighbours home, as he masquerades as a potential purchaser, he also receives interesting news from an old friend in Spain.

BBC Two 10:05pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Sami Shah. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

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 2 - The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot

Myths and mucking out at the court of King Arthur.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 1 - Cenobio Dei Dogi, Camogli

Rob, tired from the responsibilities of being the father of a young child, is looking for some adventure. Steve has been living a life of abstinence and hard work in Los Angeles.

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

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 8 - Adrian Chiles, Jameela Jamil, Des O'Connor

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter Adrian Chiles, Radio 1's Jameela Jamil and veteran entertainer Des O'Connor. Nominations include people who recline aircraft seats.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards

Iota credit cards need a new image after a disastrous ad campaign titled 'Bung It On Plastic, After All It's Not Real Money'.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

BBC Two 11:25pm (repeat)
Flat TV. Image shows from L to R: Naz (Naz Osmanoglu), Tom (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: BBC

Flat TV

Episode 1 - The Package

Tom's eBay ploy pays off and just 7 to 10 days later, the boys spend the day waiting for the package to be delivered. Meanwhile, Sophie's having a party - and Tom's not invited.

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 4

Lorna's latest brainwave to let school children into the office brings back unhappy memories of bullying for Malcolm & Luke and a missing register causes chaos.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (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 11

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc and special guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Privates On Parade. Major Giles Flack (John Cleese). Copyright: Hand Made Films

Privates On Parade

Comedy about a concert party entertaining British troops in Malaysia, 1947.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Very British Problems. Susan Calman

Very British Problems

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays

The final show in the series looks at the Very British Problems we take with us on holiday.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (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 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am
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 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (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 2, Episode 1 - Hell

The time has come for the trio's annual summer holiday, and Father Ted has a fellow priest's caravan in mind as a perfect location.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 2

Rich Hall, Russell Kane, Tim Minchin, Mark Watson, Joe Lycett, Daniel Sloss, Danny Bhoy and Kristen Schall all feature at the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

London Live 1:50am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:50am (repeat)
Safeword. Rick Edwards

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 3

With dancing diva Louie Spence and rapper Tinchy Stryder. The comedy guests are Russell Kane and Johnny Cochrane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the culinary travelogue starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 5

Joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle is Rhod Gilbert and joining Russell Howard and Andy Parsons is Jo Caulfield.

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

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 2

Ian Stone joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Mark Watson joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 6 - Everything, Etc.

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

Comedy Central Extra 3:55am (repeat)
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 1 - Back To School

Mitch's drive toward maturity and finding a career leads him to teaching. Unfortunately he needs to improve his maths and so heads back to school, where he quickly falls in with a bad crowd.

Talking Pictures TV 4am (repeat)
Old Mother Riley. Image shows from L to R: Kitty Riley (Kitty McShane), Old Mother Riley (Arthur Lucan). Copyright: Butcher's Film Service / Hope-Bell Film Productions

Old Mother Riley

Old Mother Riley and her daughter foil a plan of disinherited relatives to break a will, which states that a stranger must be taken in for 6 months.

U&Dave channel logo 4:10am
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 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

U&Dave channel logo 5:05am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 7

Two Episodes of Mash spot a familiar looking face in the crowd; Marcel Lucont delivers another tale of coming of age en France; and Sharonetti and Elanio scheme up a sticky end for Daveutio in The Only Way Is Shakespeare.

U&Dave channel logo 5:30am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 8

Russell Kane encounters trouble in paradise; the prime minister finds himself distracted from a world crisis in WitTank: The Situation Room; and backstage crew members Totally Tom finally end up front of stage.

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 2 - The Viewing

Arthur finds a cunning way of nosing around a neighbours home, as he masquerades as a potential purchaser, he also receives interesting news from an old friend in Spain.

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