British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 27th March 2017

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 21 - More About Spinning

The Twirlywoos visit a school hall. They see a teacher pick up different coloured hoops and set them spinning, so they try to spin hoops themselves.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Chain Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Tim Vine, Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 12, Episode 6 - Tim Vine interviews Sir Ken Dodd

In the final edition of this series, Tim Vine arrives in Liverpool to interview a bone fide comedy legend - Sir Ken Dodd. Recorded at the Bluecoat in Liverpool, Tim talks to Ken about his long career, the length of his live shows, and performs a Liverpudlian version of Hamlet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (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 3, Episode 1 - We'll Always Have Paris

Lionel and Jean finally embark on their romantic holiday in Paris (only 38 years late). The dream turns sour when the heavens open and they find they are not alone in this lovers' paradise.

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

Just A Minute

Series 77, Episode 6

Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Al Murray play the game. What does Jenny think about a dog's dinner? Can Marcus talk about the tube for a full minute? Paul gives it to us straight and Al tells us his views on spam.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

A selection of episodes from the second series of the hotel-based sitcom.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod Gilbert

This week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca Front

This week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".

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

A selection of extended highlights and unseen hilarity from the twelfth series of Mock The Week.

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 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 2, Episode 3

Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.

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 7

Double lives are being led by father and son: Spud embarks on his first day on the straight and narrow as a Commissionaire and Danny poses as David Essex's brother. But it's Bet's need for a bit of breathing space and her friendship with Keith from work which might prove to be the most dangerous double life of all.

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 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Gordon Ramsay

The Nightly Show

Episode 21

Gordon Ramsay hosts the topical comedy show, with guests Ricky Wilson and Frank Skinner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, New Year Special - Millennium

A new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Shirley Erskine, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Judy Murray, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Pamela Anderson

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 1

Entertainment show hosted by Mrs Brown. Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests, including Pamela Anderson, Judy Murray and Louis Walsh. With audience shenanigans and music from James Blunt.

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

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 7

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests David Mitchell and Lucy Porter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 1 - Teacher's Pet

Following a disastrous day promoting Tesco sushi, Tom resolves to begin acting classes - as a teacher. Meanwhile, Jez and Suze rope Linda into looking after a doll as they practice for parenthood; and who should turn up unannounced but Linda's sister, Sugar.

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

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 8

With guests Greg Proops and Fred MacAulay.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. David Tennant

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 5

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and guest panellists Phil Wang and Janet Street Porter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 4 - Big Mad Andy

Mark employs a decorator, Andy, to repaint the kitchen, and Jeremy helps out by giving him free 'life-coaching' advice. Meanwhile, Mark enrols on a business studies evening course and meets Stephanie, an attractive older woman.

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