British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 12th March 2018

BBC Three 10am
25 min
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 3 - Minor Injuries

Kerry is helping the vicar run the local football practice and ends up requiring medical attention.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
To Hull And Back. Image shows from L to R: Sheila (Maureen Lipman), Sophie (Lucy Beaumont)

To Hull And Back

Series 3, Episode 4 - Welcome to the Family

Looking to flex her acting muscles, Sophie auditions for the New Hull Theatre panto, presenting Sheila with a great opportunity to get chummy with the ladies at the golf club.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm
10 min
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle Makeover

Bob really wants his castle to look more like Bitz's, and everyone pitches in to help, but things don't go to plan.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm
10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 11 - Waffle Misses Doug

Doug's mum, Zoe, brings surprises for the Brooklyn-Bells, but Waffle is sad because Doug is going to stay with her for a few days. Mrs Hobbs watches Waffle with new spy equipment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 9 - Dealing With Sally

Back from California and eager not to be struck down with jet lag, Lionel goes to bed. Jean goes straight to work and sets about dealing with Sally, the cold new manager of her second branch.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Splott. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Splott

Episode 3 - Honesty

Sitcom starring Ruth Jones as Mandy Haveez, who lives in Splott with her recently widowed dad and her daughter, Chertsey.

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

Just A Minute

Series 80, Episode 4

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jenny Eclair and Tony Hawks try to speak on a variety of subjects for 60 seconds without hesitation, deviation or repetition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday

It's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals

A Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.

Channel 5 logo 9pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words. Ken Dodd. Copyright: Alamy

Ken Dodd: In His Own Words

Definitive documentary about the career of Ken Dodd, featuring an interview with the comedian.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jo Brand. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!

The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Ross, Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 5

Broadcaster Jonathan Ross and comedian Suzi Ruffell join host Dara O Briain, Games Expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games: Final Fight, Aladdin, Titan Fall 2, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and special endgame Do You Rally Want To Hurt Me?, in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Action Team. Vlad (Tom Davis)

Action Team

Episode 3 - Mind Games

Logan is attacked by an Abacus assassin and retribution is on the cards. Vlad continues his plans for domination, but will a secret meeting with the World's top ten bad guys be his undoing?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Arena: Ken Dodd's Happiness. Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Arena: Ken Dodd's Happiness

A tribute to the Liverpudlian comic Ken Dodd, in which he discusses his 50-year career and the influences of his comedy style.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Episode 34 - Another Audience With Ken Dodd

Legendary showbiz comedian Ken Dodd fields questions from a celebrity audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (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 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 1 - Melon Buffet

This week the comedians have to try and paint the best picture of a horse while riding a horse. Also, expect melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 2

A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd

Talking Comedy

Episode 8 - Ken Dodd Talking Comedy

Talking Comedy looks at the life and works of Ken Dodd.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Hector (Ricky Champ), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Crimewave

As a crime wave sweeps the city, the boys join a Roman military fitness class to protect themselves on the streets. Flavia introduces some dubious new security measures at work. Grumio starts dating Agatha, a talented baker, who may well be a feeder.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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...

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