British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 13th October 2013

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25am
10 min
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Inventions Game

Sooty's latest Inventions take the gang onto a TV game show. Can they win over the show's judge, 'The Boss' or will Sweep throw a bone in the works? Guest starring John Thompson.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 24 - Till A Tronic

As Meena's new till develops a mind of its own, it is not a good time to be a food critic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 3, Episode 2

Bertie's situation in New York begins to go typically awry. An old friend from England requires his and Jeeves' assistance in placating his father's questions about his means; and it's not long before Rocky's eccentric hypchondriac aunt is making her presence felt. Suddenly Wooster's expansive flat feels rather crowded...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 3, Episode 3

As a friend completes work on a new musical, Bertie takes the opportunity to join the production on a tour across the United States. However, a letter from Aunt Agatha warning Wooster of family friend Cyril Bassington-Bassington's "theatrical proclivities" is not delivered, dropping Bertie right in it.

BBC Two 7:30pm
30 min
The Ginge, The Geordie And The Geek. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Rooney, Paul Charlton, Kevin O'Loughlin. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Shed Productions

The Ginge, The Geordie And The Geek

Episode 3

This time, ventriloquist Bob causes heartbreak for his puppet; hoping to break the female code, the Codebreakers discover an important date; a lollipop man gets angry; and a pizza dances in the big finale.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 1 - Jargon

With guests Victoria Coren, Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 1

Two weeks after the announcement that Slough has been saved from the chop, it is merger day and six new employees arrive from Swindon along with Neil (who becomes David's dynamic new boss).

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Chris Geere), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Anna (Elizabeth Bower). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 3, Episode 8

As the team gather to give the store a post-closing once-over before the grand 'Valco Better' reopening, Richard pulls a last-minute surprise out of his hat: completely rearranging the store.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 8

Alan Shearer, Jason Manford, The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford and her footballer boyfriend Wayne Bridge get involved in the sports fun.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead Mans

Having exchanged Jason for Scarlett, Phil and Sam's strife reaches a whole new level when a man is murdered right in front of them; MI5 agent Walker appears to be their only hope.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 6, Episode 11

With Adam Bloom and Gina Yashere.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Connections. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Connections

Series 4, Episode 7 - That Was The Week That Was

That Was The Week That Was changed not just comedy, but television, as the BBC was being actively disrespectful towards politicians, royalty and religion, all previously seen as untouchable. Among the facts uncovered are: how the programme's working title stuck; how the director letting the cameras be seen on camera was regarded as avant-garde; and how presenter David Frost managed to get the programme scheduled after TW3 was taken off air.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Was It Something I Said?. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade

Was It Something I Said?

Episode 2

Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by panellists Ed Byrne and Gabby Logan, while the guest narrator is Phil Daniels. Hosted by David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 5

Nicola and Peter Mannion are invited onto BBC Radio 5 Live for a debate on Richard Bacon's late-night phone-in programme.

BBC Two 10:30pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 2

The Bish takes to the stage and he's only too happy to share the spotlight. As well as experienced comics Jason Byrne, Jimmy Cricket and Roger Monkhouse, he's joined by a pick'n'mix of celebrity guests that includes Davina McCall, Masterchef's Gregg Wallace and politician-turned-TV regular Ann Widdecombe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Episode 7 - Nicole Scherzinger, Johnny Knoxville, Gok Wan

Alan is joined by X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger, US actor and Jackass star Johnny Knoxville and Gok Wan, who tells Alan all about his new book. Music is from One Republic, who perform their latest single Counting Stars.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons return for a new series with guests Milton Jones, Patrick Kielty and Mark Watson joining in the mocking.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 2

After falling out with the group after an eventful party, Holli has to find a new set of friends. Saz and Amber both like the same boy and Viva is distressed about being forced to give up a precious toy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 6

With the Prime Minister away at a summit in Spain, Malcolm Tucker is left at home to mind the shop.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 3

Peter Andre takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining Phill and Noel this week are TV judge Jason Gardiner, Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters, Charles Cave from White Lies and comedian Tony Law.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 1 - Jargon

With guests Victoria Coren, Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

BBC Two 11:45pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Highlights Special

A selection of extended highlights and unseen hilarity from the twelfth series of Mock The Week.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 6 - Fundraiser

When Abbey Grove falls into financial ruin, can Alfie come up with a plan to save the school?

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