British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 2nd October 2016

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 8 - Easter Time

It's Easter at the park and Richard is in charge of the annual egg hunt. But with Sooty hiding the eggs and Sweep making the hot cross buns, will their plans for a happy Easter be scrambled?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 19 - Let It Grow

Zig and Zag discover the joys of growing your own vegetables, but at the farmer's market they discover that bigger doesn't always mean better.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 27 - Watch The Birdie

Giggly Park Rangers Boj and Rupa are trying to spot the never-spotted long-legged runner bird. Will they fulfil their - and Commander Cloppity's - dream of spotting one?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 5 - Big Templeton Is Watching You!

A new school security system is installed - and the cameras seem to record what happens in the future. When Templeton becomes security monitor and goes mad with this incredible, all-seeing power, the very existence of Strange Hill is threatened.

Talking Pictures TV 7:30am (repeat)
The Gay Dog

The Gay Dog

Comedy film about a northern miner and his greyhound racing obsession.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Alok (Susheel Kumar), Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 5, Episode 5 - Turn Around Dave Eyes

Dave embraces internet dating and gets close to someone passing themselves off as 80s rock goddess Bonnie Tyler. Meanwhile, Ramesh has a wobble about his Meat Loaf date with Malcolm, as it falls on a delicate family anniversary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
The Magnet. Image shows left to right: Harper (Meredith Edwards), Johnny Brent (James Fox). Credit: Ealing Studios

The Magnet

Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 8 - Banished!

Otto plots to build himself a luxury home, which would mean forcing the Scream Street residents to live in tents.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Jimmy Edwards celebrates the programme's 21st episode.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, Scotland

The Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 6 - ...Of The Unknown

David Jason tries to explain the things that we don't know about.

ITV Encore 8:40am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

CITV 10:10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 1 - In The Wild

Mr Bean goes deep into the countryside in search of the perfect wildlife photograph.

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 2 - Missing Teddy

Bean tracks down the men responsible for kidnapping his teddy - only to find he is not their only captive!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10am (repeat)
Meet Mister Lucifer

Meet Mister Lucifer

A repeat of this 1953 film.

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

Just A Minute

Series 76, Episode 8

Nicholas is joined by Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Josie Lawrence and Katherine Ryan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Jimmy Edwards celebrates the programme's 21st episode.

Challenge TV 12:30pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Comedy panel-game-show of missing words hosted in turn by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, Lily Savage and Bradley Walsh.

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

The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show

Episode 10

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 6 - ...Of The Unknown

David Jason tries to explain the things that we don't know about.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (repeat)
Davy

Davy

Backstage dramatic comedy about a family variety act on the verge of getting into the big time and one of the members, Davy, who has a secret ambition to become an opera singer.

Challenge TV 1:15pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Comedy panel-game-show of missing words hosted in turn by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, Lily Savage and Bradley Walsh.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 9 - Wily Winston Churchill

This episode follows Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II, and finally to his retirement in the Swinging Sixties. Meanwhile across the world, meet the American soldier literally spreading propaganda around the battlefields, and learn about Gandhi's more eccentric side.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25pm (repeat)
Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies. Image shows from L to R: Richard E. Grant, Miriam Margolyes. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 2 - Kind Hearts And Accolades

Richard looks at Ealing's golden years, comedy films that were produced almost back to back, which gave Ealing its rightful place in British comedy history. The Lavender Hill Mob, Kind Hearts And Coronets and The Man In The White Suit are all discussed as Richard celebrates the very best of Ealing.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Kait (Shannon Flynn), Jimmy (Kieran Alleyne), Gabriel (Niall Wright), Rich (Richard Wisker), Dylan (Toby Murray), Esme (Jordan Brown). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 3, Episode 5 - Truth Or Scare

Clare tries to help her best friend Kait get over her split with Rich by suggesting a good old-fashioned girl's sleepover.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25pm (repeat)
Barnacle Bill

Barnacle Bill

A repeat of this 1957 film.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 1 - In The Wild

Mr Bean goes deep into the countryside in search of the perfect wildlife photograph.

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 2, Episode 19 - Just In A Dream

Robert invents a dream machine to discover the funny thing that Justin is dreaming about.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 2 - Missing Teddy

Bean tracks down the men responsible for kidnapping his teddy - only to find he is not their only captive!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Admirer

Portwenn is becoming a hotbed of passion. Louisa is furious to discover she has a rival for Dr Martin Ellingham's affections: Carrie Wilson.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Again Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr James Nookey (Jim Dale), Maud 'Goldie Locks' Boggins (Barbara Windsor)

Carry On Again Doctor

A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
The Love Lottery. Rex Allerton (David Niven). Copyright: Ealing Studios

The Love Lottery

After a Hollywood star is duped by a gambling syndicate, he's forced to offer himself as first prize in an international lottery.

Disney XD 5:30pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 11 - Hang In There

Max and Gark mistake a famous poster of a cat for a real animal, and when the poster disintegrates they think the world will end unless they find a replacement.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Alok (Susheel Kumar), Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 5, Episode 5 - Turn Around Dave Eyes

Dave embraces internet dating and gets close to someone passing themselves off as 80s rock goddess Bonnie Tyler. Meanwhile, Ramesh has a wobble about his Meat Loaf date with Malcolm, as it falls on a delicate family anniversary.

Disney XD 5:45pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 12 - Wart Attack

Gark notices a wart on Betty's face that seems to have appeared overnight, he's terrified that it must be Zaxos, an intergalactic criminal who's out to get him.

U&W channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 7, Episode 2

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm
60 min
Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies. Image shows from L to R: Richard E. Grant, Hayley Mills. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 3 - Killer Jokes

In this episode Richard looks at one of the steamiest comedies to date, The Titfield Thunderbolt, a proper comedy about trains, and explores the story behind one of Ealing's most famous films, The Ladykillers, and why it continues to inspire again and again.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Isy Suttie

Sketchorama

Series 4, Episode 2

Isy Suttie presents three up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit, featuring an exciting new generation of sketch writers and performers.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of London

The blunderingly inept master of disaster goes for a haircut, but ends up styling the other customers' hair before causing chaos at a school fun day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (repeat)
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows from L to R: Holland (Alec Guinness), Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 5

This week's guests are Danny Baker, Roisin Conaty and Jack Dee.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 2

Guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate go up against Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

A selection of episodes from the second series of the challenge show starring Greg Davies and Alex Horne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Roger Jones (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 6, Episode 5

Pauline receives some heartbreaking news, while Roger begins his first day at work. Elsewhere, Denise finds out Jane is back and Fergus starts to question whether Jane has been lying to him. Later, Ella finds out that Finn has quit his job and has turned to Denty for work. Finally, the nasty Adam Wyatt is back on the scene and plans to build property on the local park.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (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 sixth series of the wartime sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Alok (Susheel Kumar), Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 5, Episode 5 - Turn Around Dave Eyes

Dave embraces internet dating and gets close to someone passing themselves off as 80s rock goddess Bonnie Tyler. Meanwhile, Ramesh has a wobble about his Meat Loaf date with Malcolm, as it falls on a delicate family anniversary.

BBC Two 10:15pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 15 - Long Lost

With Jimmy Carr, Claudia O'Doherty and Suggs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation. Jeremy Hardy. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 9, Episode 3 - How to be a Man in the 21st Century

Jeremy examines the nature of being a man. How do men go about acquiring their skills in DIY, self-confidence and violence.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Ruth Jones comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: Ellie White, George Fouracres, Nish Kumar, Celeste Dring. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 15, Episode 4

In this week's show edition we hear about Owen Smith - The Movie, take a trip to Iceland and listen in on a meeting of evil dentists...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Radio Shuttleworth 2, Episode 1

The Sheffield singer tries to sell his son's bed to Barbara Dickson, Bill Bailey attempts to 'Impress an Impresario' and there's a phone call from Hattie Hayridge.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Crackanory. Catherine Tate. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Catchment Area & The Frogbeast Of Pontfidd

A couple desperate to get their "gifted" daughter into the best local primary school move into a makeshift camp. The second story goes back in time to 1901 as a photographer arrives in a sleepy local village determined to capture proof that the deadly beast residing there doesn't really exist. Read by Catherine Tate and Richard Ayoade.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 4

Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Kevin Bridges and Rebecca Front. Rachel Riley is back on numbers-and-letters duty and Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Joe Lycett.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the statistical pane game.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 17, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Steve Jones, David O'Doherty, Deborah Meaden and Seann Walsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 2

Nicola Murray MP has been Secretary of State for just over a week but already there is press speculation on how long she is going to last. And now, someone at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship has completely wiped the immigration records of 170,672 people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 4 - Dictionaries

With Phill Jupitus, Ronni Ancona and Rory Bremner.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Easter Special

Tommy Cooper presents his show of comedy, sketches and magic, with guest star Eric Sykes.

London Live 2:30am
60 min
Norman Wisdom. Copyright: Getty Images

Norman Wisdom Live

TV broadcast of late comedy star Norman Wisdom's popular stage act.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Stella Street. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Daniel Sloss Live. Daniel Sloss. Copyright: Skyline Productions

Daniel Sloss Live

Stand-up comedy from young Scottish star Daniel Sloss. TV edit of his 2012 live DVD release.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
Jam. Sketches (Chris Morris). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Jam

Comedy show from Chris Morris which delivers various unsettling sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
The Armando Iannucci Shows. Armando Iannucci

The Armando Iannucci Shows

Armando Iannucci welcomes you to his world in this TV series.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3:50am (repeat)
At-Issue

At-Issue

10 minute short film by stop-motion animator Drew Roper.

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 2, Episode 6

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Alok (Susheel Kumar), Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 5, Episode 5 - Turn Around Dave Eyes

Dave embraces internet dating and gets close to someone passing themselves off as 80s rock goddess Bonnie Tyler. Meanwhile, Ramesh has a wobble about his Meat Loaf date with Malcolm, as it falls on a delicate family anniversary.

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