British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 21st March 2017

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 17 - More About Next To

The Twirlywoos watch a waiter set a wedding table in a marquee. The waiter places plates and cutlery next to each other. The Twirlywoos then decide to help out by getting items from outside and placing them next to the plates until there is an entire garden's worth of items on the table. The bride and groom enter and are amazed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 8 - The Mouth Trap

One of Ben's patients, whilst under anaesthetic, admits to killing his wife. Susan, currently overdosing on murder mysteries, decides to turn sleuth in an effort to expose the killer but then gets involved in a cover-up of her own.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Missing Hancocks. Copyright: BBC

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Crown Jewels

As Hancock is absent, Bill is staying with Harry Secombe. They decide to show Andree the sights of London but get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Picnic

Alistair is positively barraging Jean with what he thinks are romantic gestures, but are in fact endlessly aggravating. Judith, meanwhile, is still very keen on Lionel. Jean suggests the four go out for a picnic, intent on fixing up Alistair with Judith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 1 - White Hunter

Jean and Lionel have finally, formally rekindled their romance, and Alistair is far more interested in securing an interesting, eye-catching cover photo of Lionel for the cover of his book.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 4

Lee Mack welcomes comedians Katherine Ryan and Hugh Dennis and former world champion boxer Amir Khan as the fun and fact-filled panel show continues.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Ore Oduba, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Kevin Bridges, Bradley Walsh, Ashley Cole. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 4

Footballer Ashley Cole, Strictly Come Dancing champion Ore Oduba and comedian Kevin Bridges join the teams, with regulars Romesh Ranganathan and Seann Walsh to help.

Comedy Central 9:30pm
30 min
I Live With Models. Image shows from L to R: Don (Michael Brandon), Tommy (David Hoffman). Copyright: Roughcut Television

I Live With Models

Series 2, Episode 7 - Tommy's Dad

When his dad sets him up with a job, Tommy is reluctant to let him know that he's a hand model. Marshall signs another plus size model and Jess tries to prove she's a fake.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: ITN

The Morecambe And Wise Story: Look Back In Laughter

Documentary about the lives and careers of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Patricia (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 6 - Private View

It's the night of Elliot Quinn's valedictory show, Fragments. An unlikely group of individuals find themselves in The Nine Gallery in East London for champagne, canapés, and cutting-edge culture. However, the guests soon realise they are trapped within the exhibition.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Sindhu Vee, Elis James, Alan Davies, David Baddiel, Beattie Edmondson. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 5, Episode 5

Alan Davies plays host to Sindhu Vee, Elis James, Beattie Edmondson and welcomes back David Baddiel to the show as they examine celebrities, free bibles, Euro 96 and some very strange bed & breakfast experiences.

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

Barbara Nice

Episode 3 - The Trial

Barbara ends up in court when she gets active protesting about some public toilets being closed down. She also implicates Mary in her plans. She's also stirring things up at home trying to persuade Ken to spice things up on the bedroom front.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Dermot O'Leary

The Nightly Show

Episode 17

Vic & Bob and David O'Doherty join Dermot for more chat.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Terrence (Matthew Cottle). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 7 - The New Master

When Grumio injures another slave in a fight over a carrot, he is forced to replace him until he recovers. And so he joins a new household where work is taken seriously. Marcus invites Delphine to move in. But can she bond with Stylax?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Catastrophe. Image shows from L to R: Douglas (Douglas Hodge), Fran (Ashley Jensen), Chris (Mark Bonnar). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

Series 3, Episode 4

Seemingly back in the swing of a fully functioning relationship, Rob and Sharon receive a very surprising dinner invitation from estranged couple Fran and Chris.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
30 min
Tim Vine Travels In Time. Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: BBC

Tim Vine Travels In Time

Tim Vine stars in this gag-packed time travel sitcom pilot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 2, Episode 1

Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world, deconstructs a yogurt advert and looks at what happens when a perfectly normal woman appears on television.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Judy Murray, James Corden, Daniel Ricciardo, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 7

The regulars are joined by guests Judy Murray, Rob Beckett and Daniel Ricciardo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 4 - Hotel Locarno, Rome

Rob and Steve arrive in Rome where they meet Steve's assistant Emma and the newspaper photographer Yolanda. Together they visit the Keats museum, and have lunch at Ristorante Oliver Glowig.

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

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 5 - Villa Cimbrone, Ravello

This week Steve and Rob visit Pompeii and then have lunch at Relais Blu on the Sorrento coast, overlooking the isle of Capri.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)

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