British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 16th August 2016

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

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 7 - Michelle Hardwick

Hacker tricks Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick into the studio to endure lots of soap jokes, as well as perform in a sketch entitled Emmerfail. Plus Cel Spellman stars in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and there's another trip to The Accommodation Place.

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

Monsignor Quixote

Episode 7

Monsignor Quixote wakes from a drugged sleep to discover that he has been kidnapped and taken back to El Toboso.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2016, Episode 1

Newsjack host Nish Kumar showcases the cream of stand-up and sketch comedy from this year's festival. This edition features Australian stand-up Tom Ballard, rising star Sophie Willan, hilarious double-act and previous Best Newcomer nominees Lazy Susan and the unique comic genius that is Paul Foot.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2016, Episode 2

MC extraordinaire Tom Allen showcases the cream of stand-up and character comedy from this year's festival. This edition features Welsh comic Kiri Pritchard-McLean, last year's Best Show nominee Kieran Hodgson, South African stand-up Loyiso Gola and rising Irish star Al Porter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Victor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The Limit

Rodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 3 - Common Knowledge

With Rory McGrath, Jimmy Carr and Sean Lock.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 4 - Cheating

With Jeremy Clarkson, Alexander Armstrong and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Mr Hamilton (Bruce Boa). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad

Basil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (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.

Channel 5 logo 10pm
30 min
Borderline. Copyright: Little Rock

Borderline

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Cop

The regular flight schedule into Northend Airport is suspended, and a special guest is in the building, in the form of Detective Terry Bradshaw from the London Met.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An Octave

Greg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 11, Episode 6

On this week's show, Keith, Fearne and Holly are joined by Lethal Bizzle, Laura Whitmore, Chris Ramsey and Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Wasted. Image shows from L to R: Kent (Dylan Edwards), Alison (Gwyneth Keyworth). Copyright: Angel Eye Media

Wasted

Episode 5

After another night out, the gang are feeling the effects, so Sarah and Alison go to an unbearable hipster BBQ in search of love and - more importantly - food, whilst Kent is left on his own to deal with his paranoia. All the while a chipper Morpheus takes Kent's Mum out for a pub lunch that turns sour...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

Channel 5 logo 10:30pm
30 min
Impractical Jokers UK. David Moon. Copyright: Yalli Productions

Impractical Jokers UK

Episode 3

The jokers try to get the public to sign their petitions, but for what, they don't know. Kill all the swans? Ban poor people on the weekends?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (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 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 3 - Morocco

In Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 7

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 1

James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 2

James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 3

Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 7 - Constellations

With Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Jeremy Clarkson.

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