British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 23rd February 2014

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Selection of highlights from classic sketch show The Two Ronnies, hosted by the eponymous duo with brand new music segments.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 6 - Beavers

With Anneka Rice, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dirty Work At The Crossroads

Clarence and Connie's censorious elder sister Charlotte (guest star Celia Imrie) is staying and making everybody's life miserable. The situation deteriorates when Freddie tries to unite two star-crossed lovers by stealing the Empress, and Clarence - getting the wrong end of the stick - steals Sir Gregory's pig in revenge.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 9

With guest host Bill Bailey, and panellists Mark Watson and Charles Kennedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Spanner's Eleven. Image shows from L to R: Albert Spanner (Ronnie Barker), Councillor Mortimer Todd (Bill Maynard). Copyright: BBC

Spanner's Eleven

Comedy pilot starring Ronnie Barker. Driver Albert Spanner tries to save his beloved past-time job, as manager of the failing local football team.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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

Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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?

A selction of episodes from the sixth series of the panel show hosted by Rob Brydon.

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

Episode 1 - Prisoner And Escort

It's New Years Eve, and Norman Stanley Fletcher is escorted from London to Slade Prison in the far North of England to begin a five-year sentence for stealing a lorry. But it's a long journey from London to HMP Slade - can Fletch escape his escort?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of Alan

Alan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Alan Davies Après-Ski. Alan Davies. Copyright: So Television

Alan Davies Après-Ski

Episode 3

Alan Davies is joined by a range of domestic and international guests from the worlds of sport and comedy to take an entertaining look at this week's Winter Games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
My Mad Fat Diary. Image shows from L to R: Rae Earl (Sharon Rooney), Finn (Nico Mirallegro). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

My Mad Fat Diary

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chapter 1: Alarm!

Things are pretty much as good as they get in Lincolnshire. But there's something looming on the horizon which threatens to disrupt the glorious status quo... COLLEGE.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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?

A selction of episodes from the sixth series of the panel show hosted by Rob Brydon.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nephew

Andy and Errol are offered the opportunity of a lifetime, to sign with Rage Records.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 1 - Equal Opportunities

Prompted by a schoolgirl's question as to what he has actually achieved in cabinet, Jim searches for a raison d'être. Talking to a particularly intelligent female undersecretary, he's suddenly struck by how few women there are in the Civil Service.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Challenge

Assuming a new responsibility for local government within the department, Jim's eyes are turned toward the provision of nuclear fall-out provisions. However, an interview with the BBC sees some unfortunate mis-information imparted, which Jim is keen to clear up!

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