British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 6th December 2009

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Tommy Cooper

A celebration of the career of legendary comic Tommy Cooper. Classic footage shows that Cooper's lumbering bulk, manic laugh and anxious features belied his aplomb and perfect timing. Among those paying tribute are his widow, Gwen Cooper, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Bob Monkhouse and Eric Sykes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

When Hyacinth and Richard go to stay in a country cottage for a couple of days, events take several unexpected turns. Richard goes in search of a dog, and finds himself caught up with more than he bargained for.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:45pm (repeat)
Please Sir!. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Hedges (John Alderton), Maureen Bullock (Liz Gebhardt), Sharon Eversleigh (Carol Hawkins), Dennis Dunstable (Peter Denyer), Eric Duffy (Peter Cleall). Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

Please Sir!

Movie spin-off from the popular TV sitcom, in which teacher Bernard Hedges takes troublesome class 5C to a holiday camp.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of four episodes of the satirical panel game hosted by Dara O'Briain, from 21.00-23.40.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 4 - Holiday

Miranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 10

Dermot O'Leary hosts the popular comedy pop quiz show. Russell Tovey, Michael Ball, David O'Doherty and Aston Merrygold are the guests.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 7

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Episode 2.2, Think Fast, Father Ted: Dougal, Jack and Ted borrow a car from the Dancing Priest for a raffle to fund a roof repair but are left with the teasing problem of how to get it back after it has been won.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 7

The confrontational comedy panel show is back for more debate. John Sergeant presides over team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound and guest panellists Frankie Boyle and Andrew Maxwell.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

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