British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 2nd July 2018

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Ground Control

Episode 1

Tess is married to a real live hero, Scott Carter, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. What an honour for her. Or is it? Is she always going to be simply Mrs Scott Carter?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Quanderhorn. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Marshall, Rob Grant. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Quanderhorn

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Episode 2 - Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding

Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his very sanity by mind-leaping into Troy, a half-insectoid, touted as 'a major breakthrough in Artificial Stupidity'.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm
15 min
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 6 - Whiffwang

Diddy TV proudly presents Total Total Wipeout - a show unlike any other. There's also the comedy game show Panel Beaters and Coronation Street's Colson Smith is held hostage in Diddy Chat.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 39 - Wimbledon, England

The Go Jetters are at Centre Court in Wimbledon, London, to watch the world's most famous tennis tournament.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 1 - Waffle's Ball Pit Pond

It's the hottest day of the year and Waffle is eating ice cream to cool down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Bob Jones

Bob Jones

Sitcom set on a hospital ward, specially commissioned sitcom for Radio Wales' NHS@70 season.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 69, Episode 2

This week the programme pays a return visit to the Leeds City Varieties where regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer are once again joined on the panel by Tony Hawks and Caroline Quentin, with Jack Dee in the chair. At the piano - Colin Sell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (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 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile Store

Arkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Ground Control

Episode 1

Tess is married to a real live hero, Scott Carter, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. What an honour for her. Or is it? Is she always going to be simply Mrs Scott Carter?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
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 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Anthony Joshua, Jack Whitehall, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 1

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by guests Anthony Joshua, Rob Beckett and Roisin Conaty as the sports-based quiz show returns.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of Peckham

In an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Ross Kemp, Frank Skinner, Rob Beckett, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 3 - Ross Kemp, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rob Beckett

Ross Kemp, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rob Beckett compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include misplaced clapping, expensive water in hotel rooms and teeth.

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 1, Episode 6

Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Milton Jones, Ed Gamble, Felicity Ward, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar and Felicity Ward.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 1

Russell comments on a week in which there was a largely botched terrorist attack on the Tube; talks to the children of the world about Vladimir Putin; and interviews Labour MP Diane Abbott. Stand-up from Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 4 - New Best Friend

Patsy finds herself displaced as Edina tidies the house in preparation for old friends Bettina and Max, renowned for their minamilist design concepts, to come and stay.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 1

A new series of the hit panel show. Lee Mack is joined by Alex Jones and Alexander Armstrong and David Mitchell is joined by Chris Tarrant and Mel Giedroyc.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Rhod Gilbert

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 13

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck, taking on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Susie Dent is joined by Phill Jupitus in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross Noble

Jack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 23, Highlights Special

A compilation of highlights from the current series featuring Chris Pratt, Emily Blunt, Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, David Beckham, Bryce Dallas Howard, Usain Bolt, Emilia Clarke, Channing Tatum, Kylie Minogue, Dwayne Johnson, Gloria Estefan, Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Kirby, Mary Berry and Benedict Cumberbatch.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jack P. Shepherd, Bradley Walsh, Chris Kamara, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Jonathan Ross, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 2, Episode 3

The regulars are joined by chat show host Jonathan Ross, former footballer and TV presenter Chris Kamara and Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 7 - Travel

Getting twitchy about travel, Jon wonders if forgetting to engage flight mode could cause a plane crash. Romesh Ranganthan and Kerry Godliman help assuage his fears.

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