British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 21st November 2017

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 12 - More About Over

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 2

Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Fan

Walter attempts to ruin The Dinmakers' chance of reaching fame. He will stop at nothing - even wearing a frock, and pretending to be a fan called Wanda who loves Dennis in order to break up the band!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12, Episode 5 - How Did I Do?

Ed discovers a whole new world of self-satisfaction surveys.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Carol (Paula Wilcox), Maureen (Stephanie Beacham), Joyce (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 2, Episode 5 - Murder Mystery

It's John's birthday and he's decided to do something different this year - a Murder Mystery Party.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Sally Phillips. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 3 - Phoenix

Sometimes with humour, more often with viciousness, Taskmaster Greg Davies continues to rank five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex assignments such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery. Alex Horne, Greg's obedient private secretary in charge of data, is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also, Mark Watson tries to open an unlocked briefcase.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 3 - Casualties

Deborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Kevin (Paul Ready), Liz (Diane Morgan)

Motherland

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Pool Party

A children's pool party in the UK is not the most glamorous of experiences. Luckily Julia is just dropping the kids off so she can prepare for an important event later that evening.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 4 - You Use A Spoon For Licking Custard

Dave Gorman asks what does the term 'generation' really mean? Why does his Mum use emojis? Are 'Life Hacks' really any help at all? All these questions and more, will be answered. Sort of.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Sick Note. Dr Iain Glennis (Nick Frost). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 1, Episode 3 - Janina Kolkiewicz

Daniel's already got a lot on his mind but life's about to get a whole lot worse when Linda suggests to Kenny that he becomes the new face of We Cover Insurance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Harry Shearer, Katherine Parkinson, Alan Davies, Richard Ayoade, Lou Sanders

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 4, Episode 3

Alan Davies is joined by Lou Sanders; the stars of The IT Crowd, Richard Ayoade and Katherine Parkinson; plus star voice of The Simpsons, Harry Shearer. They discuss dying from embarrassment, strip clubs and the worst places to live.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fred MacAulay

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand, Episode 6

Fred MacAulay presents stand-up comedians Paul Tonkinson, Vladimir McTavish, Athena Kugblenu and Mick Ferry.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 7

James Corden and the boys are joined by Irish footie star Robbie Keane, funnyman Romesh Ranganathan and British athletics golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New Year

As the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.

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

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 3 - Lee Mack, Dave Myers, Ruby Wax

Stand-up Lee Mack, comic and presenter Ruby Wax and hairy biker Dave Myers try to dump wigs, children's parties and Ruby's own mother into Room 101.

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