British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 24th June 2019

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Hand holding a wine glass. Copyright: BBC

Why Mummy Drinks

Series 1: Why Mummy Drinks, Episode 1

Ellen is a stressed-out working-mum. She's got high hopes of having a perfect life, but the gulf between her aspiration and her reality is an ever-widening chasm of chaos. But this is the year that everything will change...for sure.

Radio 4 12pm
15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years

Episode 1

It is 2007 and the debt-ridden 39-year-old Adrian is forced to move into a semi-detached converted pigsty next door to his parents.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm
10 min
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 1 - Party Crashers

When Danny and Mick make a magician vanish, somebody's going to have to take his place.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 4 - Mind Your Manners

Jane Austen is on Historical Love Island. Plus, why you shouldn't hold farts in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

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 71, Episode 1

The 71st series of Radio 4's multi award-winning 'antidote to panel games' promises yet more quality, desk-based entertainment for all the family. The series starts its run at the Dome in Doncaster, where Tim Brooke-Taylor and Tony Hawks are pitched against Pippa Evans and Richard Osman, with Jack Dee as the programme's reluctant chairman.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 1 - Fashion

Wealthy international public relations maven Edina Monsoon awakes hungover with one day to put together a major fashion show. Who should she turn to for help, and can she do it whilst off the booze?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Sandi Toksvig, Cally Beaton, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 11 - Potpourri

With Cally Beaton, Phill Jupitus and Rhod Gilbert.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 3 - Just Chips That Haven't Been Made Yet

It's Dave on Dave! Modern life gets a ribbing as Mr Gorman considers celebrity endorsements and reveals the Queen's 'thoughts' on insoles!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Hey Tracey!. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Nina Nesbitt, Jack Fincham, Joel Dommett, Melvin Odoom, Charlotte Dawson, Tom Read Wilson

Hey Tracey!

Series 1, Episode 2

Dane Baptiste, Nina Nesbitt, Jack Fincham, Melvin Odoom, Charlotte Dawson and Tom Read Wilson are the guests this time.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Year Of The Rabbit. Detective Inspector Rabbit (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Year Of The Rabbit

Episode 3

Gang warfare is raging in the East End. Wisbech sends Strauss and Mabel undercover, whilst Rabbit finds himself ostracised from the case due to his age.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 1

It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
This Country. Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 1 - Scarecrow

Kurtan is focusing his attentions on the annual village scarecrow festival, a key event in the village calendar that can both unite and divide the community.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley in charge of the letters and numbers.

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years

Episode 1

It is 2007 and the debt-ridden 39-year-old Adrian is forced to move into a semi-detached converted pigsty next door to his parents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 4 - Beastiality

Munch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 25, Episode 12 - Tom Hanks, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Stormzy

Tom Hanks talks about the end of Toy Story, Gwyneth Paltrow says she doesn't need acting at the moment, Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal talk about Spiderman, and Stormzy performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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.

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