British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 1st June 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 2

There is plenty of "goo and poo" today, as some medieval knights discover the most disgusting way to attack a castle.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 2

There is plenty of "goo and poo" today, as some medieval knights discover the most disgusting way to attack a castle.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20pm (repeat)
Carry On Cabby. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy (Jim Dale), Charlie Hawkins (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Cabby

Sid James stars as the proprietor of a successful cab firm. Suddenly a new taxi company arrive in town, and they have a secret weapon.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:05pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 13 - On The Make

Stan's intentions are less than honourable when he offers Edna a place to stay after her landlady throws her out.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 1 - Olive's Divorce

Olive is in trouble - Arthur has left her for good and she has to face the divorce court. Afterwards she's almost inconsolable and doesn't feel like being alone, but Mum's off to Aunt Maud's and Stan has a date.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (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 1, Episode 5 - I Get Along Without You Very Well

Yvonne decides to spend more time with Gary, now that he's given up his 1940s obsession.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 3

A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
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 8 - Good Mother

When Jim's ex-wife invites the kids to spend the summer with her, Maddy is worried that they might not want to come back. Meanwhile, Ted finds his friendship with Anthony tested to the limit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 7 - Fingers And Fumbs

With Jo Brand, Dara O Briain and Phill Jupitus.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Christmas Special

Russell invites viewers to hang up their Christmas stockings for a festive edition of Russell Howard's Good News.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 3 - Polymorph

A chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'Briain

Jack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub Guide

Tony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 11 - Arts

With Richard E. Grant, Bill Bailey and Linda Smith.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

Comedy Central Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 19

Mick Ferry on Newcastle, Charlie Baker on getting fat, Jason John Whitehead on racism and fame, and Jeff Innocent on Crocs and road rage.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 3 - Cowardice

Gary shows his true colours - yellow, mostly - in a road rage incident.

BBC Two 11:20pm
30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 2, Episode 5 - Identity

Stewart Lee looks at the notion of national identities.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 4

Locking horns on the lively debate show here are regulars Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound plus guests Sean Lock and Stephen K Amos. Should real life be more like EastEnders?

Comedy Central Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

2002 Christmas Special, Gay: Special one-off edition, which sees Edina plan a trip to New York in a bid to find long-lost son Serge.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Christmas Special

Russell invites viewers to hang up their Christmas stockings for a festive edition of Russell Howard's Good News.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 3 - Polymorph

A chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Conflict Of Interest

The next Governorship of the Bank of England is up for discussion just as a scandal looks set to break out in the City. It'd hardly be an easy choice for Hacker at the best of times, but Sir Desmond Glazebrook appears to have his eye set on the role.

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire. Image shows left to right: Bruce (Marques Ray), Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire), Aneka (India de Beaufort), Loquasto (Steve Speirs), Zezelryck (Kevin Hart)

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 1 - Man Overboard

Plans to move a number of military bases to the north of England, in an effort to reduce unemployment levels in the region, a dealt a blow when Sir Humphrey fabricates an inter-Cabinet plot against the PM. With resignations on the cards, Jim has some tricky posturing to pull off.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

Tonight's edition features squirrel fishing, and Mr Shake Hands Man meets Chris Tarrant.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am
30 min
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 2, Episode 3

In this programme the Grouchies have a good old moan about public transport in Britain, the internet and computer games; with Alun Cochrane and Donny Tourette.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

A dog toilet challenge and an underwater battle between a DJ and a German take place on the spoof Japanese-style game show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 1, Episode 5 - Friends Of St. James

Upon discovering that his fag from his school days is now President of a small Caribbean island, Alan and Norman concoct the ultimate money-making venture.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 12

Jason Byrne on marriage and annoying his wife, Lloyd Langford on the recession, Jo Caulfield on relationships and Dave Fulton on the police.

Comedy Central Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 19

Mick Ferry on Newcastle, Charlie Baker on getting fat, Jason John Whitehead on racism and fame, and Jeff Innocent on Crocs and road rage.

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