British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 6th November 2017

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Maureen Lipman

A Month Of Maureen

Episode 1 - Three Journeys

Poignant and funny tale about a mother and son who have always had a special relationship. Now she needs to persuade him it is time to strike out on his own. She has three journeys to do it in.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edubot 4000

Walter is tired of Dennis pulling the wool over the eyes of their teacher Mrs Creecher, so he orchestrates a robot to take over Class 3C - with disastrous results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 5 - Richard's New Hobby

Hyacinth, realising that Richard is bored with early retirement, suggests he take up film-making as a hobby. It quickly backfires!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 19, Episode 6

Mark Steel, Holly Walsh, Tony Hawks and Fred MacAulay are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as doughnuts, jellyfish, twitter and Star Wars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 1 - Like Top Gun All Over Again

In the first episode, Dave explores whether a knock-off can ever be as good as the real thing. For Dave, this involves examining DVDs, baking and his favourite band, Bucks Fizz...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 7 - Backs To The Wall

Whilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Gabby Logan, David Mitchell, Steve Backshall, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Katherine Parkinson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 2

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, David Walliams, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Johanna Konta, Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 3

The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 1

A very tanned Cathy and Colin have returned from a luxury cruise and seem strangely keen to persuade neighbours Eric and Beth to join them on their next trip. Ian and Jaz meanwhile, have decided to buy a flat together.

Sheffield Live 9:30pm
Up North

Up North

Series 2, Episode 4 - Bonfire Up North

Dada is captured after causing trouble. With Mick and his mates having no money for the pub, Mick comes up with a crazy idea to use himself as a guy fawkes to try and make some money to buy drinks in the pub. Their 'penny for the guy' is a total disaster from start to finish. Mick has more problems when he comes face to face with Tom Thatch who is on the warpath after he finds out his nephew Patch is been blackmailed by Mick.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Colin (Jonathan Watson), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 2

Alarm bells are ringing at the start of episode two, when a car's security system awakes the neighbours in the middle of the night.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Sarah Millican, Arj Barker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj Barker

The fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 4 - Mechocracy

When all the machines onboard Red Dwarf go on strike a Presidential election is held between Rimmer and Kryten to look after their rights.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Timewasters. Image shows from L to R: Nick (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), Curtis (Kevin Garry), Jason (Kadiff Kirwan), Horace (Samson Kayo), Lauren (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Timewasters

Series 1, Episode 6

The time machine has been fixed, but will the band return home?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall), Nigel Walker (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 2

Nina is scared for her family's safety and moves them into the Walker home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 1 - Lee Mack

Jack Dee introduces The Sketch Show's Lee Mack, whose routine touches on driving tests and the trade secrets of Freddie Mercury and Stevie Wonder.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Zapped. Barbara (Sharon Rooney)

Zapped

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pear Fair

It's Munty's famous Pear Fair and Herman's favourite time of year. Who knows, The Jug and The Other Jug might even attract some new customers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Quentin Letts.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Bridges, Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso Tank

With Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 22, Episode 6 - Murder on the Orient Express cast

Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Josh Gad talk about Murder on the Orient Express and St Vincent performs live in the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 12, Episode 10 - Jodie Foster, David Walliams, Roisin Conaty, Debbie Harry

With Oscar-winning actress and director Jodie Foster, comedian and best selling children's author David Walliams, and stand-up comedian and GameFace star Roisin Conaty. Legendary singer Debbie Harry also chats to Jonathan before joining her best-selling group Blondie to perform in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, David Baddiel, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Tony Adams, Aisling Bea, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 5

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Tony Adams, David Baddiel and Aisling Bea for another round of the sports-based quiz show.

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