British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 13th June 2017

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
The Pick Up. Vinnie (David Threlfall). Copyright: BBC

The Pick Up

Episode 2

Beth's plans go awry when she discovers Vinnie's travelling to meet a potential bride he's met on the internet.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Alexei Sayle. Copyright: BBC

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Series 1, Episode 2 - Political Beliefs

Alexei explores his political beliefs system, looking back at his childhood in a communist household, his career as a drug-dealer and his physical attraction to Boris Johnson.

Disney XD 7:30pm
15 min
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 39 - Mere Mortals

Max wanders into the park and is horrified to find Gark exercising.

Disney XD 7:45pm
15 min
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 40 - The Garkest Timeline

Gark plays Trash-Ball with other animals in the park.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
The Pick Up. Vinnie (David Threlfall). Copyright: BBC

The Pick Up

Episode 2

Beth's plans go awry when she discovers Vinnie's travelling to meet a potential bride he's met on the internet.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Alesha Dixon, James Corden, Jimmy Carr, John McEnroe, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 2

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by John McEnroe, Jimmy Carr and Alesha Dixon in the sports-based quiz show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 8 - Tony Three Pies

It's the series finale so one of the five courageous comedians will end up strutting around proudly with Greg Davies's golden trophy head in their mucky paws. Alex Horne keeps the tasks running fairly smoothly as Noel Fielding finds an unlikely soul mate, Lolly Adefope shows everyone the money and Mel Giedroyc regrets putting M&Ms on her shopping list.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Brian (Stephen Tompkinson). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 6, Episode 3

It's a big day for Gavin as he prepares to launch his new healthy eating initiative. Meanwhile, Brian gives a harrowing presentation on the dangers of fat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Duncan Trench (Rufus Hound). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 6, Episode 4

Duncan's back in store and is far from impressed with Gavin's health food drive. Katie also faces an unwanted visitor in the form of Daniel's girlfriend Holly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Milton Jones, Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 4 - Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones

Mock The Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Baby Boomers' Guide To Growing Old. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Ball, Amanda Barrie, Edwina Currie, John Prescott. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Baby Boomers' Guide To Growing Old

Episode 1

This week, our baby boomers bring their sense of mischief to the complex issue of love and relationships in later life.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Noel Fielding, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 6 - Night

With Noel Fielding, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
55 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 20, Episode 5

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Rob Beckett is joined by Lethal Bizzle and Tiff Stevenson, while Aisling Bea's team is Jessica Knappett and Nish Kumar.

U&Dave channel logo 10:35pm (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 8

Dara O Briain and the team sift through another week's events. Featuring guests Hal Cruttenden, Gary Delaney, Miles Jupp and Alistair McGowan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 2 - Business Secrets Of The Pharaohs

Mark gets a lucky break when his book, Business Secrets of The Pharaohs, is accepted by a 'publisher'. And Jeremy, in an attempt to kick-start a career for himself, enrols on a life coaching course.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Liam Williams - Ladhood

Liam Williams - Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 2 - The First Time

Misanthropic comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs through evocative monologues and flashback scenes.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Simon Brodkin, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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 3

Jim's stripping the wallpaper in the dining room, and has roped Twiggy in to help. Balking at the £15/day charge for steamer hire, before long the whole family are attacking the walls with all manner of flat, sharp-edged implements.

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