British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 8th May 2011

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Life Of Riley. Image shows from L to R: Danny Riley (Taylor Fawcett), Katy Riley (Lucinda Dryzek), Maddy Riley (Caroline Quentin), Jim Riley (Neil Dudgeon), Ted Jackson (Patrick Nolan). Copyright: Catherine Bailey Productions Limited

Life Of Riley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Snake

When Maddy's ex-husband gives their son a snake, the whole family is terrified. But before they can face their phobia the snake escapes. Meanwhile, Maddy's attempts to solve her neighbours' marital problems backfire rather badly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

The Best of Mr Bean: Highlights of the award-winning series, starring Rowan Atkinson as the inveterate bumbler.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 6

Here, Jack's hilarious set takes in trouble with builders, and his fear of burglars.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 1, Episode 1 - Food And Wine

A grumpy guide to food and wine. Food and wine and the pretentious nonsense talked about it can send people of a grumpy disposition over the edge.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 6

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and guest panelists Chris Addison and Julia Hartley-Brewer.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 1

Bubbles De Vere is under some pressure to settle her bill at the Health Spa.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

Comedy Central Extra 9:40pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fashion

A grumpy guide to fashion. Our mission - to arm you with enough information about Chanel, Dior and ready-to-wear to hold your own amongst the luvviest luvvies on earth - should you want to.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Jason Byrne, Milton Jones, Rob Rouse. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 4 - Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne performs in his hometown of Dublin. Milton Jones and Rob Rouse provide sterling support.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Sitcom set in a small Manchester pub created by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey. Joe and Duffy pass the time with landlord Ken and the other pub regulars.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Up Close. Image shows from L to R: Lee Evans, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Up Close

Phill Jupitus interviews Lee Evans as he undertakes his XL Tour 2005.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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

Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father Ted

When he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 7 - Leaves

After Daisy's party everyone has split and gone their separate ways. Sophie is going to America, Twist in Manchester and Marsha is selling the house and has gone AWOL. When Tim discovers that even Daisy is leaving town, Mike comes up with a bloody spectacular idea.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Episode 11

Comedy pop quiz with host Simon Amstell, regular team captain Phill Jupitus, special guest team captain Omid Djalili and other guests including Martin Freeman.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Red Door

What is behind the mysterious red door in the I.T. department? What has happened to Moss's new mug? Why is Roy in danger of becoming known as a 'desk rabbit'? And what is the secret behind top executive Richmond Avenal's fall from grace?

Comedy Central 12:20am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 6

Massively Pregnant goes for her first break-dancing lesson, and Elaine Caine meets Ian Waite.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am
60 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 6

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and guest panelists Chris Addison and Julia Hartley-Brewer.

Comedy Central 12:50am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 8

At the Comedy Store tonight are Marlon Davis on Barack Obama, Jason Byrne on getting sex when you're older, Steve Williams on night clubs and Phil Nichol on offending people.

U&Dave channel logo 1:15am (repeat)
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Jones The Film

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive

Series 2, Episode 3

The Welsh Tourist Board make Rob the new 'face of Wales', he receives a visit from his dad, and gets on very badly with Welsh film star Rhys Ifans.

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Rick Spleen (Jack Dee), Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Magda (Anna Crilly), Ben (Rasmus Hardiker), Michael (Tony Gardner), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Marty (Sean Power). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 3, Episode 4 - Karma

A near-death experience makes Rick a changed man. From now on, he plans to embrace the positive and see only the good in people.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire. Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire)

Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

Episode 3 - O Biclops, Where Art Thou?

Krod is nominated for a position at the prestigious Elite Resistance Council, but first must retrieve a precious gem from a deadly cyclops to prove his mettle. Aneka becomes smitten with Ralph Longshaft, a dashing member of the council.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 8, Episode 5 - Bug

After another sleepless night, Rab goes to the doctor. But he soon discovers that everyone in the Two Ways is suffering from the same ailment.

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