British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 9th August 2010

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 4 - Mairzy Doats

To Ron, the past is an adventure playground. But his attempts to play James Bond put Gary in danger.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Guarantee

Roger and Val must face the "big drawer" in their quest for the elusive vacuum cleaner guarantee.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Episode 2.1, The Silver Jug: Bertie is sent to retrieve a silver cream jug from Sir Watkyn Bassett, a magistrate who once fined him for stealing a policeman's helmet, and discovers the leader of the Black Short Movement harbours a dark secret.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 3

Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting with Kate. Having now got over the shock of Chantelle's pregnancy, Janice begins to bond with her daughter. Geoff and his mother do a duet at the karaoke.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 35, Episode 7

Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Clare Balding on Ian's side and Michael McIntyre on Paul's.

BBC Three 9pm (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 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before. Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick. Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
The Inn Mates. Brian (Neil Morrissey). Copyright: BBC

The Inn Mates

Comedy about the lives, loves and antics of a group of people whose lives intersect around the Friendship Inn. John and Sharon, together since they were kids, are having a quarter-life crisis; cool Maisie thinks wild boy Pete is seeing another woman; Blue can't stop sleeping with DJs; Josh has found his real, sperm-donor father, who's gay and not interested; and Chiz and Kaney, rather naive community support officers, think having a load of 'disco biscuits' with their tea is a great idea.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 35, Episode 6

Lee Mack acts as host, with Shami Chakrabarti on Ian's side and John O'Farrell on Paul's.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Grandma's House. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Simon Amstell), Tanya (Rebecca Front), Clive (James Smith). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Grandma's House

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Day Simon Told His Family About His Important Decision

When Simon tells his mum Tanya that he's quitting the entertainment show he presents, she is less than happy.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 1

Michael McIntyre is Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's guest. Dead Ringers star Jan Ravens joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

Channel One 10:35pm (repeat)
Room 101. Paul Merton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Room 101

Series 9, Episode 1 - Kirsty Young

Kirsty Young talks about her problems with cowboy boots, Britney Spears and people with very quiet or very loud voices.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 9

Mark Watson returns to the show, joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are helped by Jo Caulfield.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 2

The freakishly over-organised Christine is now deputy leader of the Mid-Bucks Walking Club. Bob thinks he can handle this threat to his authority...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 3

The Second World War pilots are vexed that people have been talking about them behind their backs; Dennis Lincoln-Park examines the only surviving panel of a rare tapestry; and the divorced dad offers his teenage son tips on avoiding STDs.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 8

Paddy is back and harbouring a dark secret. Desperate to conceal the truth of his whereabouts, Paddy spins Mimi a lie, but he has vengeance on his mind.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 4, Episode 8 - Robin Williams & Bobcat Goldthwait, Olly Murs, Jason Manford & Alex Jones, Tinchy Stryder

Alan is joined by Robin Williams and the director of his latest film, Bobcat Goldthwait; X Factor star Olly Murs; The One Show's Jason Manford and Alex Jones; and music from Tinchy Stryder.

BBC Three 11:50pm (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 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

BBC Three 12:20am (repeat)
The Inn Mates. Brian (Neil Morrissey). Copyright: BBC

The Inn Mates

BBC Three sitcom pilot set in a pub, featuring Neil Morrissey alongside a cast of up-and-coming young comedy actors.

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