British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 4th September 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of three episodes form the first series of the prison-based sitcom starring Ronnie Barker.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
The Bubble. David Mitchell. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Bubble

Episode 1 - Reginald D. Hunter, Victoria Coren, Frank Skinner

A comedy news-quiz hosted by David Mitchell. Each week three contestants are locked in a media-free zone.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Talented Mr. Alan

Following a nervous breakdown, Alan's working his way slowly back up the ladder: he's got a girlfriend, a house (under renovation), one of the most popular slots on Radio Norwich, and a book: Bouncing Back.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the second series of the popular sitcom starring Lee Mack and Tim Vine. Repeated again as of 23.40.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
Four Lions. Image shows from L to R: Waj (Kayvan Novak), Hassan (Arsher Ali), Omar (Riz Ahmed), Barry (Nigel Lindsay)

Four Lions

A film by Chris Morris mocking Islamic extremism and suicide bombers. It follows the exploits of four wannabe suicide bombers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the third series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

BBC Two 10pm
60 min
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

2011 Specials - The Grumpy Guide To Driving

Driving is one of the most successful ways to induce grumpiness, with numerous blood-pressure-raising elements and the uncanny ability to turn any normally passive person into a road-raging wreck.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm (repeat)
My Favourite Joke. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

My Favourite Joke

Episode 1

In the first show, contributors include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Rhod Gilbert and Joan Rivers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 1

The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

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