British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 23rd February 2015

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 1 - Full

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.

CITV 4:15pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat Pack

Mr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 21

It's autumn in Will Barrow's garden and a cheeky squirrel is finding lots of places to bury his nuts. Newsreader Arthur Sleep has trouble with his important newsreader's chair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 11 - Canary Cage

The Harpers get a free holiday to Lanzarote, and even though Ben loses his luggage, he is happy enough to use his brand new digital camera as much as possible, this causes a few misunderstanding with the folks in the holiday home next door.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 12 - May The Best Man Win

Abi's father asks Ben to be his best man, which turns out to be a bad move.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dramatic Fever

Margaret joins the local amateur dramatic society and takes Victor to a Bergerac watching party. Meanwhile, Margaret's mother manages to get stuck in the bath with wallpaper paste.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 4 - Who Will Buy?

Unexpected visitors drop in and mistakenly believe Victor has killed an elderly blind man. A charity concert gives Victor the chance to use his ventriloquist's dummy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

Comedy Central 9pm
30 min
I Live With Models. Image shows from L to R: Enrique (Eric Aragon), Scarlet (Brianne Howey), Tommy (David Hoffman), Anna (Rebecca Reid). Copyright: Roughcut Television

I Live With Models

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Hand Model

When regular slob Tommy gets discovered as a hand model, he is thrown together with three gorgeous models in a slick beachside apartment. His first impression couldn't be worse, until he sees the chance to help Scarlet win a job.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 7 - Bill Turnbull, Ben Miller, Jo Brand

BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull, and comedians Ben Miller and Jo Brand try to put into Room 101 sneezing, other pedestrians and personalised number plates.

BBC Four 9pm
30 min
Asylum. Image shows from L to R: Dan Hern (Ben Miller), Ludo (Dustin Demri-Burns)

Asylum

Episode 3 - Public Relations

Dan decides to raise his public profile and present his manifesto to the world by holding a press conference.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 2, Episode 6

Joining Keith on the panel this week are TOWIE star Joey Essex, presenter Vernon Kay and maths whizz Carol Vorderman.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Sam (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 2

Andy wants his latest fling to think he's mature, Errol wants to show a girl he's cool and Sam wants Ben's girlfriend, Veronica, to love her. And to put their best foot forward, all they'll have to do is lie through their teeth. What could go wrong?

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Megan (Daniela Nardini), Frank (Jonathan Watson), Dorothy (Anita Vettesse), Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC

Bob Servant

Series 2, Episode 3 - Wedding

Bob reacts badly when he learns that Frank has plans to marry and leave Broughty Ferry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 8 - Craig Revel Horwood, Sheila Hancock, Jon Richardson

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actress Sheila Hancock and comedian Jon Richardson wish to banish people who tell jokes all the time, ladies' toilets and friends who get into relationships.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Botox Affair

After stealing some unused botox equipment, Vic decides to test it out on Julie and Bosh with striking results.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connie Sings

Lorna's best friend, Connie, is round for dinner - and self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate her to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Norman Wisdom: His Story. Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom: His Story

Special celebrating the life and work of late comic actor Norman Wisdom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Catastrophe. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Delaney), Sharon (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

Series 1, Episode 6

A heavily pregnant Sharon picks Rob up at the airport and tells him she's invited an old friend from Ireland to be her maid of honour at their wedding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 3 - Librarian

Lee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 2

Jo Brand is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Andy Parsons and Mark Steel are on Rory Bremner's team.

Comedy Central 10:30pm
30 min
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 7

Tiff Stevenson on the discovery of DNA, James Acaster talks Henry II and Thomas Beckett, and Romesh Ranganathan chats William the Conqueror.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 2, Episode 2

Sketches include the improvised sketch, Control feeding his pigeons, and Peter and John worrying about Derwent Enterprises going into liquidation. This episode is sponsored by Tideymans Carpets.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Angus Deayton. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You?

Highlights and unseen footage from the second series of the comedy panel show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - Jennifer Saunders, Paddy McGuinness, Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan

Jonathan Ross welcomes the absolutely fabulous Jennifer Saunders, Take Me Out host Paddy McGuinness, stand-up Romesh Ranganathan and star of Pompidou, Matt Lucas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 16, Episode 21 - Celia Imrie, Sean Penn, Ross Noble, Kelly Clarkson

Sean Penn reveals his parenting skills, Celia Imrie says she was shocked at her big-screen appearance, Ross Noble says he's practicing hard for his stage role, while Kelly Clarkson performs live in the studio.

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