British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 30th June 2016

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 9 - Diddy iPlayer

Diddy Dick and Dom are on duty at Diddy iPlayer HQ ready to play 'on demand' their greatest shows from this series.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 6 - My Girlfriend Has Flippers

Mr Rock is put in charge of doing an assembly on marine life, much to the annoyance of Adolf, who wanted to do it in the first place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 2

Lee Mack is joined by Holly Willoughby, Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering

It's Friday 9th April 1999, the date to conceive a 'millennium baby'. Whilst Tony attempts to humour a rather dim-witted work-experience girl, Bren's main concern is having workmen in to paint the canteen without closing for the duration.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

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 5

Featuring guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Roisin Conaty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New Year

As the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.

Channel 5 logo 10pm
45 min
It's Not Me, It's You. Image shows from L to R: Chris Ramsey, Kelly Brook, Dom Parker, Eamonn Holmes, Vicky Pattison, Martine McCutcheon, Steph Parker

It's Not Me, It's You

Episode 2

Eamonn Holmes, Kelly Brook and Vicky Pattison are joined by Martine McCutcheon, Chris Ramsey and Steph & Dom from Gogglebox.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 4 - Dictionaries

With Phill Jupitus, Ronni Ancona and Rory Bremner.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Safeword. Tom Parker. Copyright: STV Productions

Safeword

Series 2, Episode 5

With The Wanted's Tom Parker and dancer James Jordan, plus comedians Matt Richardson and Jamali Maddix.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 1 - Jen The Fredo

Jen wants to stretch herself in the workplace so applies for the post of Entertainment Manager.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
9 min
Jason Byrne In Ireland. Andrew (Jason Byrne). Copyright: Merman

Jason Byrne In Ireland

Sitcom short in which a couple steal a rug from a store.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Final Countdown

Moss becomes a celebrity by beating all records on a popular puzzle show...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:40pm
7 min
Diet Of Worms In Ireland. Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Diet Of Worms In Ireland

Comedy playlet about Ireland's most famous quintuplets, created by the comedy group Diet Of Worms.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the 10th and 11th series of the satirical panel game.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:50pm
12 min
Al Porter In Ireland. Al (Al Porter)

Al Porter In Ireland

Sitcom playlet about a 'Karaoke King' who lives at home with his grandmother.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

2016 Specials, Episode 2 - The Now Show 1916

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis commemorate the events of 1916 by looking at wartime humour and art to the politics and propaganda.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm
8 min
Katherine Ryan In Ireland. Katherine (Katherine Ryan). Copyright: Merman / Sky

Katherine Ryan In Ireland

Katherine Ryan visits Ireland for the Christening of her nephew.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm
8 min
Alison Spittle In Ireland. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alison Spittle In Ireland

Comedy short set in a ladies' nightclub toilet.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:25pm
12 min
Seann Walsh In Ireland. Robin (Seann Walsh). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sky

Seann Walsh In Ireland

Sitcom playlet in which actor Robin (Seann Walsh) visits Ireland to detox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 11:50pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 3

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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