British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 17th January 2012

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 2, Episode 3 - Out Of Sight

A lightning storm in the real world has a disastrous effect on Claireparker, when everyone in the console seems to forget she even exists. It will take all her skill and ingenuity to make herself memorable before she disappears forever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the second series of the shop-based sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 3

Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 10 - Health And Safety

With Ross Noble, Jeremy Clarkson and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fat

Penny Casper-Morse, a stick thin model from Eddy's 1960s past, is coming to visit. Edina's already worried about her weight, having failed to exercise for about 30 years, and now the issue's pressing!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Pornography

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 9, Episode 3

Mimi worries that she can't be everything that Billy needs so proposes an open marriage which he reluctantly accepts.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Special - Unseen

The popular sports panel show runs into extra time. Fill your boots with puns and pratfalls aplenty, courtesy of host with the most Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 1

Vicky Pollard is in trouble with her teacher, while Emily Howard visits a pub and finds an admirer.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 1

Gavin has a new holiday companion; The Garveys can't find Madge, but do find Cilla Black; Mateo is introduced to his new colleague Les (aka Lesley); whilst Les's son Liam tries to spend time with girls Natalie and Sam.

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 4, Episode 4 - Three Girlfriends

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 7, Episode 5

With guest stand-ups Stewart Francis and Zoe Lyons.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 10 - Health And Safety

With Ross Noble, Jeremy Clarkson and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S Up

When their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.

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