British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 14th October 2014

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am
10 min
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 49

This episode's jokers are Birchgrove and St Edmund's.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm
10 min
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 27 - Watch The Birdie

Giggly Park Rangers Boj and Rupa are trying to spot the never-spotted long-legged runner bird. Will they fulfil their - and Commander Cloppity's - dream of spotting one?

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

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go By

Rodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!

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

QI

Series F, Episode 6 - Fakes And Frauds

With Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 4, Episode 5

Tanya and Ella try to get their heads around Bradley's web of lies.

U&Dave channel logo 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

Comedy Central 9:30pm
30 min
Give Out Girls. Image shows from L to R: Debbie (Tracy-Ann Oberman), Andy (Ben Bailey Smith), Steve (Alex Carter), Gemma (Diana Vickers), Marilyn (Kerry Howard), Poppy (Cariad Lloyd), Zoe (Miranda Hennessy). Copyright: Big Talk Productions / Popper Pictures

Give Out Girls

Episode 1 - The Spanish Job

The girls are promoting a new alcoholic drink called Nectarino, and there's an exciting opportunity to head to Spain for some extra work on the project. Marilyn's desperate to go, but gets into an awkward situation when supervisor Alex accuses her of sexual harrassment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mortgage

Lee's former flatmate Kate has moved back to America, so Tim decides to sell the flat.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dat Is Data Dat Is

Dave considers the appeal of dogging and pokes fun at Lord Sugar's tweets.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Cleopatra (Weruche Opia), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Grayson (Jack Bence), Jing (Kae Alexander), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Fraser (Mathew Horne)

Bad Education

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Exam

Alfie is forced to sit his Biology GCSE with the rest of his class - but do cheaters ever really prosper?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Episode 5 - X Factor Special

Keith and Gino are joined by guest team captain, X Factor judge Louis Walsh. Their guests are Mel B, Emma Bunton, Tulisa Contostavlos and Sarah-Jane Crawford.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Jolyon Rubinstein, Heydon Prowse. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 3, Episode 2

Dale Maily files a special report from Colorado on legalised cannabis whilst James and Barnaby visit America's 'toughest jail' and witness the world's only female chain gang. Meanwhile, Zam Zmith gets OMG with Blake Lively at the Cannes Film Festival. Back in the UK, Darth Vader seeks advice from Tony Blair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gay

Tim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 4

David Mitchell is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Rory Bremner has the help of Andy Parsons and Linda Smith.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr

Alan Carr Does Deal or No Deal

In this very special celebrity episode of Deal or No Deal, Alan Carr takes on the meanest man in telly - The Banker - to try to win as much money as possible for the Stand Up To Cancer appeal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today

Fowler plans a camping trip for some young offenders, whereas Grim is keener for them to have a short sharp shock. Patricia has to take care of an abandoned infant and becomes broody. Habib is harrassed by some fascists and unfortunately Goody steps in to help her...

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 6 - Fakes And Frauds

With Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry And Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie. Copyright: BBC

A Bit Of Fry And Laurie

Two-part series presenting highlights from Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie's popular television sketch show series.

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