British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 13th March 2017

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Helen Schlesinger

Going Straight

Episode 1

When lesbian Emma begins an affair with a man she finds that she has inadvertently betrayed the trust of the people she holds most dear.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Chain Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Harry Hill. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 12, Episode 4 - Sara Pascoe interviews Harry Hill

Sara Pascoe talks to the very first comedian that she ever saw live - Harry Hill. Sara and Harry discuss Gogglebox, constructive criticism, remaking The Godfather and the merits of sharks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

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

Just A Minute

Series 77, Episode 4

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Zoe Lyons and Graham Norton play the game. What can Graham tell us about Marie Tussaud? How long can Josie talk about Sherwood Forest? Paul begs his pardon and does Zoe plough her own furrow?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danny Baker, Fern Britton, Robert Webb

Frank Skinner acts as host of the new revamped series. This week Danny Baker, Fern Britton and Robert Webb try to send the things they hate the most into the infamous Orwellian chamber. Nominations include Jeremy Kyle and panel shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (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 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty

This week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.

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 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (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, New Year Special

Dara O Briain and the team crack open the bubbly, link arms and welcome 2015 with out-takes, quizzes and favourite clips featuring guests including Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (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 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Cradle To Grave. Image shows from L to R: Fred 'Spud' Baker (Peter Kay), Danny Baker (Laurie Kynaston), Bet Baker (Lucy Speed). Copyright: ITV Studios

Cradle To Grave

Episode 5

Spud begins a life away from the docks, and Danny finally enters Miss Blondel's dark room.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 5 - Invertebrates

With Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican and Johnny Vegas.

Radio 2 logo 10pm (repeat)
Barbara Nice. Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly). Copyright: BBC

Barbara Nice

Episode 0 - Pilot

When a homeless Spanish busker needs some help, Barbara sees it as the perfect opportunity to do some good and stir things up home... A little more than she expected.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Davina McCall

The Nightly Show

Episode 11

Presenter Davina McCall takes the hot seat. In tonight's show she's joined by Boy George and Vicky McClure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (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 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
30 min
Parental Guidance. Image shows from L to R: Roshan Parera (Romesh Ranganathan), Kate Parera (Amanda Abbington). Copyright: BBC

Parental Guidance

Family-based sitcom pilot starring Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 3 - Secrets And Flies

A knock on the front door brings Linda the biggest shock in many years: her son. Following the death of his adoptive mother, the privileged, scarlet-haired Zippy is keen to discover and bond with his natural mother. Is she ready for a relationship with him though?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Tracey Ullman. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 2

Tracey Ullman becomes the 100th guest host of the programme. She is joined by the Reverend Richard Coles and BBC News anchor Clive Myrie.

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

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 6

Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 4 - Trauma

Hospitalised with a saucepan wedged firmly on her head, having fallen off a bus and through an ironmonger's window, Linda's delighted to be attended to by a dashing young male nurse. Tom's astonished to recognise him as Bart, a fellow pupil from his days at drama college, on whom he has long had a crush.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 7

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Chris Addison take a look at this week's burning issues. The guests are Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey. Josh Widdicombe sits in for an ill Andy Parsons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Gap Year. Image shows from L to R: Ashley (Brittney Wilson), Sean (Ade Oyefeso), Greg (Tim Key), Dylan (Anders Hayward), May (Alice Lee). Copyright: Eleven Film

Gap Year

Episode 3 - Vietnam: The Orphanage

Dylan and Sean claim to be travel writers to blag a top room in a luxury hotel. Meanwhile Greg tries to move on from his ex-wife by pursuing a nurse at the orphanage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

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