British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 8th August 2016

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am
30 min
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 1 - Kimberly Wyatt

Kimberly Wyatt from Taking the Next Step is flushed in to the studio to join Hacker and the team for more weird and wonderful TV. Also, there is a mutiny on board when we take to the seas with Admiral Lawnmower and his crew.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Monsignor Quixote. Quixote (Bernard Cribbins)

Monsignor Quixote

Episode 1

Father Quixote makes a friend of an Italian bishop, with unexpected consequences.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Katherine Kingsley

Way Out East

Episode 5 - Cludopoly

When serious man flu hits the flat, Zoe is forced to help out at the office. But a seriously suspicious business deal has her begging James to stagger in.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4

Way Out West

Episode 5 - Cludopoly

When serious man flu hits the flat, Zoe is forced to help out at the office. But a seriously suspicious business deal has her begging James to stagger in.

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 6 - The Universe: What Remains to Be Discovered?

With Ben Miller, Charlotte Church, Paul Abel, Tim O'Brien.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 76, Episode 1

This episode features Paul Merton, Katherine Ryan, Gyles Brandreth and Josie Lawrence. Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Credit: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

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 7 - Journalism

With Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, David Mitchell, Danny Dyer, Rob Brydon, Joe Lycett, Lee Mack, Moira Stuart. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 1

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Danny Dyer, Jon Richardson, Joe Lycett and Moira Stuart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and the team look back over another week's events. Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Jack Whitehall, Chris Addison and Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part One

Lou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 1 - Engineering

With Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class

In his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 6, Episode 5

Donald and Jacqueline plan a send-off for friend Big Donna who has passed away.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 2 - Electricity

With Rich Hall, Jo Brand and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 3 - France

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Gabby Logan, David Mitchell, Steve Backshall, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Katherine Parkinson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 2

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.

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