British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 15th August 2021

Radio 4 11am
45 min
The Day Today. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames

The Reunion: The Day Today

Kirsty Wark brings together the cast of The Day Today. First broadcast in 1994, this six-part comedy lampooned the bombast of TV news.

BBC Three 12pm
23 min
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Liam (Liam Williams), Craggy (Shaun Thomas), Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy), Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Addy (Aqib Khan)

Ladhood

Series 2, Episode 1 - Results

Liam is on a date for the first time since his breakup. When his date asks Liam about the last time he felt 'completely happy,' he's thrust back into memories of his adolescence.

BBC Three 12pm
24 min
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Addy (Aqib Khan), Craggy (Shaun Thomas), Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy)

Ladhood

Series 2, Episode 2 - On The Road

At the age of 33 Liam decides it's time he learned to drive. Back in noughties Leeds, Ralph is days away from his driving test & the lads are pinning their hopes on him passing.

BBC Three 12pm
23 min
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy), Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Craggy (Shaun Thomas), Addy (Aqib Khan)

Ladhood

Series 2, Episode 3 - Indie

Liam is wounded after Ross tells him he doesn't want him to be best man at his wedding. Fortunately, he soon meets some charming - if suspiciously well-bred - new friends at work.

BBC Three 12pm
23 min
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Craggy (Shaun Thomas), Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy), Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Addy (Aqib Khan)

Ladhood

Series 2, Episode 4 - Mary

Liam accepts an invitation to the house of an older woman. The woman and her friends begin to share spooky stories. Liam reveals 'the scariest thing that ever happened to him'.

BBC Three 12pm
23 min
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Addy (Aqib Khan), Rachel (Emily Coates), Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Lucy (Georgia Hughes)

Ladhood

Series 2, Episode 5 - Black Stones

Ross asks Liam to record a short 'congratulations' message to be played at his wedding. But when Jess is impressed by another guest's video, his competitive instincts kick in.

BBC Three 12pm
22 min
Ladhood. Liam (Liam Williams)

Ladhood

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Big Day

It's Ross's wedding day. With Liam's ex-girlfriend due to attend as a bridesmaid. But Liam seems suspiciously relaxed under the circumstances.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (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 - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (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!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

A selection of three episodes from the Brendan O'Carroll sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Nick Clegg. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series, former Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg takes to the host's chair. Stand-up comedians Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty are the guests.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Fin Taylor, Ellie Taylor, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 1 - Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas

The first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report, Ellie Taylor, who introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Adrian Edmondson, Alan Davies, Laura Smyth, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 3

Laura Smyth, Tez Ilyas, Sara Pascoe and Adrian Edmondson join Alan to swap stories about beating Jagger, being too handsome for Jemima, snogging Joni and the lowdown Hugh Grant's exclusive parties.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Gregor Fisher), Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Esther (Susannah Fielding), David (Ben Rufus Green), Sue (Sue Johnston)

The Cockfields

A repeat run of the first series.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Gina Yashere, Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 5 - Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Irish gem Ed Byrne hosts in front of a 3,500-strong audience, with guest appearances from Adam Hills and London's own Gina Yashere.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
Eaten By Lions. Image shows from L to R: Omar (Antonio Aakeel), Pete (Jack Carroll)

Eaten By Lions

Film about half-brothers Omar and Pete, who embark on a search to find Omar's real father.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Rufus Hound, Dave Gorman, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 7 - Shot Through The Face With A Cannon

Dave Gorman is joined by Suzi Ruffell, Rufus Hound and Katherine Ryan.

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