British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 29th August 2022

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Welcome Strangers. Copyright: BBC

Welcome Strangers

Series 4, Episode 4

We meet a dog who loves reading novels, and an estate agent who rents out fairy tale hovels.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 12, Episode 2 - Tring

Mark travels to Tring in Hertfordshire, home of the Natural History Museum, former private museum of Walter Rothschild, where he goes to see the exhibit of fleas dressed as Mexicans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Tommo (Ryan Sampson), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Ash (Aaron Heffernan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 7

The gang are in a buzz when Vinnie is tasked by Chinese Dan to steal some beehives, so the lads scope out a nearby village famous for making local honey.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Starter For 10

Starter For 10

Comedy about Brian, a 1980s working class boy stumbling romantically and academically through his first year at Bristol University.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Holiday Specials

Jon and Lucy are asked to make a UK travel show with Sally Lindsay. They jump in an RV, visit Whitby and sample the food and legends of the area. They hope that this could win them a BAFTA but it turns out that quite a few people off the telly have already visited the town. And the RV stinks a bit. Luckily Seann Walsh is on hand to make sure the show stays funny.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

The Office

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Ricky Gervais sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit. Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit

Bill Bailey performs at the prestigious Royal Opera House.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Jon (Jon Richardson)

Meet The Richardsons

Holiday Specials

Jon and Lucy are off to Blackpool to make the second half of their TV travel show with Sally Lindsay.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Esther Smith), Dale (Taylor Lautner). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Trapped

Ken wakes up trapped behind a newly built wall in Steve's Bar and is forced to wait it out till help arrives, with only Steve for company. Rachel and Dale grapple with a pregnancy scare while Lorna is surprised to find Dylan's new girlfriend is age-inappropriate - and worse still, an old friend.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Debbie (Vicki Pepperdine), Rachel (Esther Smith). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 4, Episode 5 - Walkabout

When Rachel says she needs more space, Dale takes her at her word and strands her in the Pennines. Ken has only a day to save his job but is forced instead to rescue his daughter - and worst of all, has to ask his son Dylan for help.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 2, Episode 6 - LGBTQ History

From Molly Houses to secret diaries, Greg Jenner discovers the real-life stories that make up the history of the LGBT community. He is joined by comedian Suzi Ruffell and Dr Justin Bengry, historian and creator of the world's first masters degree in Queer History.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 2

Joining the ALOTO boys this week as team captain is Manchester United and England legend Gary Neville, along with panellists Joel Dommett, Dara O Briain and Katherine Ryan. Together, they'll see how Jamie, Micah and Joel got on when they were set the challenge of racing Formula 1 cars at Silverstone and take on a demolition derby assault course.

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