British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 18th July 2016

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Big Thing

Bella has just got back from Barcelona where she followed her new love, Guy, but is she ready to move in with him in London? Bill helps her role play the dilemma.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Katherine Kingsley

Way Out East

Episode 2 - Get Well Soon, Bobby Mcgee

Flatmates James, Malcolm and Zoe have different reasons for wanting to win the annual Sexpaq pub quiz - even if it does involve cheating.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4

Way Out West

Episode 2 - Get Well Soon Bobby McGee

Expat flatmates in Hong Kong have different reasons for wanting to win the pub quiz.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 14, Episode 3 - Science of Sleep

With Russell Foster, Richard Wiseman, Katy Brand.

BBC Local Radio 5:30pm
30 min
Jesting About

Jesting About

Series 4, Episode 5

Comedy sketches written by some of the North East's newest writers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 10 - Loco Parents

Ben and Susan have to go back to school for parenting classes as a result of Michael playing truant.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 65, Episode 4

From the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, with regular panellists Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks joined by locals Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Big Thing

Bella has just got back from Barcelona where she followed her new love, Guy, but is she ready to move in with him in London? Bill helps her role play the dilemma.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 1 - Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Roisin Conaty

Pointless star Richard Osman, TV presenter and peer Joan Bakewell and comedian Roisin Conaty try to get the things they hate the most into Room 101, including gardening, cobblers and people who keep mentioning Richard's height.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors

When friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 2 - Michael Ball, Caroline Quentin, Henning Wehn

Singer Michael Ball, actress Caroline Quentin, and German comedy ambassador to the United Kingdom Henning Wehn try to dump fundraising, clairvoyants and junk mail into the Orwellian chamber.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 2

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

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 9 - Bats

With Josie Lawrence, John Sessions and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 10 - Bills

With Clive Anderson, Phil Kay and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 2 - Infidelity

Gary is determined to find out is Dorothy is two-timing him.

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

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 3 - Lee Mack, Dave Myers, Ruby Wax

Stand-up Lee Mack, comic and presenter Ruby Wax and hairy biker Dave Myers try to dump wigs, children's parties and Ruby's own mother into Room 101.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm (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 50, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Sadiq Khan MP.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 1 - Backwards

Rimmer and Kryten crash-land on a planet and are shocked to find it is Earth - but an Earth where time is running in reverse.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm
45 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 44, Episode 3

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Conrad Black.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 4 - Kelly Hoppen, Miles Jupp, Vernon Kay

Dragons' Den star Kelly Hoppen, stand-up Miles Jupp and TV presenter Vernon Kay try to banish sliding doors, limp handshakes and people who litter forever.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:20pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The final whistle may have blown on the panel show's seventh series, but these unseen clips of James Corden and co are sure to keep the laughs coming.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 5 - Seasonal Beatings

It's Christmas Day and Mark has invited his parents over for lunch. He has planned everything in detail, but Jeremy has become over excited, and Dobby and Super Hans are unexpected guests.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 11 - Beats

All the questions have a music theme. With Mark Gatiss, Linda Smith and Sean Lock.

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