British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 14th January 2019

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
How To Be A Woman. Caitlin Moran. Copyright: BBC

How To Be A Woman

Episode 1

Caitlin's 13th birthday doesn't start well.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mark Bonnar

For The Love Of Leo

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Bishop's Wife

Leo meets a new friend of his wife who has a secret in store for him, causing Leo to question just how well he knew his beloved deceased wife.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45am
45 min version
Comic Fringes. Copyright: BBC

Comic Fringes

Series 11, Episode 2

More stories from comedians.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 19, Episode 2 - The Future of Humanity

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Chris Addison, Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees and Baroness Cathy Ashton to discuss the future of humanity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Think Tank

The staff are forced to brainstorm ideas to help combat sagging sales on their floor. Holding a fashion show comes to mind.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Bravo Two Charlies. PC Dennis Babb (Martin Trenaman). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Bravo Two Charlies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Royal Visit

This week it's all hands to the pumps for a Royal visit on our heroes' patch.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 21, Episode 4

David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders, Zoe Lyons and Lloyd Langford as they lie on the subjects of holidays, queens, teeth and ants.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
How To Be A Woman. Caitlin Moran. Copyright: BBC

How To Be A Woman

Episode 1

Caitlin's 13th birthday doesn't start well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Paul Chowdhry

The famously quick-witted Dara O Briain introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - razor-sharp comic Zoe Lyons and the talented Paul Chowdhry.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Adam Williams (James Nesbitt), Pete Gifford (John Thomson)

Cold Feet

Series 8, Episode 1

After suffering a few knockbacks, Adam starts to question whether he's lost his mojo until he catches the eye of attractive young barista, Gemma.

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 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45pm
45 min version
Comic Fringes. Copyright: BBC

Comic Fringes

Series 11, Episode 2

More stories from comedians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 4

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Tom Ward, Darren Harriott

Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 1

Tom Ward takes on Darren Harriott and it's Tom Allen versus Larry Dean.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Colin (Jonathan Watson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 4, Episode 2 - Willie's Wake

After an emotional funeral for Colin's Dad, he and Cathy have the neighbours round. Understandably Colin is not his usual upbeat self.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alice Levine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Bubble Brothers

Alex Horne provides the crucial stats as Alice Levine gaffers nails to her nose, Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 2

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Richard Osman and Val McDermid.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 1 - Campanology

With Rob Brydon, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 98, Episode 3

Joining Miles Jupp: Francis Wheen, Helen Lewis, Paul Sinha and Eleanor Tiernan. On the menu this week, a last minute amendment and a stray snake.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Living The Dream. Image shows from L to R: Jen Pemberton (Lesley Sharp), Mal Pemberton (Philip Glenister). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Living The Dream

Series 2, Episode 1 - Steak Out

An attempted burglary triggers Mal to buy a gun and that means going behind Jen's back. And there are some very dodgy brownies on offer when they are invited to their new next-door neighbours. As for the kids, Tina tries to find a way to dump boring boyfriend Conan without breaking his heart and Freddie worries his mum when he starts falling for the class bad girl.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 24, Episode 15 - James McAvoy, Sarah Paulson, Richard E Grant, Steve Coogan, John C Reilly, Westlife

James McAvoy talks about working with Bruce Willis; Sarah Paulson reveals how she got Samuel L Jackson to like her; Richard E Grant celebrates losing his awards virginity; Steve Coogan and John C Reilly talk about friendship; and Westlife perform live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring Factions

Mark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 2 - Cummingtonite

With Doon Mackichan, Arthur Smith and Andy Hamilton.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Lampard, Scarlett Moffatt, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett, Bradley Walsh, Andrew Johnston. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 6

For the final show of the current series, the gang are joined by golf superstar Andrew 'Beef' Johnston, Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt and top comic Rob Beckett.

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