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British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 21st June 2015

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:45am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

Gold devotes the weekend to the comic historical saga.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9am (repeat)
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Marcus (Jude Wright), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 1, Episode 5 - Codename: Blood

Tim's spy senses should be tingling when he strikes a dodgy deal with The Examiner. Meanwhile, Marcus is given a taste of power, and he likes it...

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (repeat)
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Marcus (Jude Wright), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 1, Episode 6 - Codename: Portis

It's the day of the custody hearing, and the odds are stacked against poor Tim.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 13 - Dustomatic 3000

Justin accidentally throws away Robert's favourite duster, so Justin tries to cheer him up by getting him a brand new futuristic dusting machine: the Dustomatic 3000.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:45am (repeat)
Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 2 - Graham Chapman

The five surviving Pythons pay tribute to Graham Chapman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:55am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of Scots

We follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1pm (repeat)
Johnny English Reborn. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Johnny English Reborn

Film sequel starring Rowan Atkinson as the bumbling MI7 agent Johnny English, now on the trail of a secret organisation dubbed Vortex.

CITV 1:50pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

Heyday 2:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Oak Tree

Tony believes he has found a kindred spirit in a passer-by who stops to look at the oak tree in his front garden. That is until the man reveals that he is there to mark it up for felling the following week! Hancock is outraged and sets about demonstrating against the destruction of the grand testament of time and nature.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 2 - Toads

When Nero accidentally lets the school toads escape he sets off a chain of events that gets Dexter into serious trouble. Is this the end for the 4 O'Clock Club?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 2:35pm (repeat)
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Blue Badge Specials, Episode 1 - Blue Badge Special 1

Fran takes a tumble in a launderette, Stephen needs help retrieving his dog's frisbee and Liam's parachute jump goes wrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

Gold devotes the weekend to the comic historical saga.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 20

Rapids Johnson dons his bear disguise in search of the Lesser Spotted Copying Bear, Gail Force sings her heart out when she meets a school choir, and the Lost Pirate walks the plank with his faithful parrot Captain Crackers.

The Africa Channel 5pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 13 - Dustomatic 3000

Justin accidentally throws away Robert's favourite duster, so Justin tries to cheer him up by getting him a brand new futuristic dusting machine: the Dustomatic 3000.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 1 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (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.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 9

Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 5 - Housewarming Party

Caroline decides to have a housewarming party, inviting several of her hospital friends (and Angela). Sue takes Martin out clothes shopping for the party, and Alan decides to spice up his sex life by "kidnapping" Joanna.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Chosen Mum

Married mum-of-two Debbie Maddox finds herself transported into a fantasy world.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 7

Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists including Janet Street-Porter.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 5

Win, lose or draw - does anyone actually care about the scoreline? - the riotous panel show continues with appearances from Peter Schmeichel, arguably the greatest goalkeeper to ever grace the football pitch, Olympic snowboarder Jenny Jones and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wizard Bradley

Debbie sets off to find the missing scroll, but needs the help of a wayward wizard who has lost his Mojo...

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A Touch Of Cloth. Image shows from L to R: Jack Cloth (John Hannah), Anne Oldman (Suranne Jones). Copyright: Zeppotron

A Touch Of Cloth

Spoof crime drama following a series of murders and the emotionally stunted detective investigating them.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hoff The Record. Image shows from L to R: Hoff (David Hasselhoff), Marcus Fuster (John MacMillan). Copyright: Me & You Productions

Hoff The Record

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Movie

Hoff has arrived in the UK to star in an avant-garde biopic about his own life.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 5 - Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Watson

Rich Hall hosts with special guests Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VII.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A Touch Of Cloth. Image shows from L to R: Jack Cloth (John Hannah), Anne Oldman (Suranne Jones). Copyright: Zeppotron

A Touch Of Cloth

Spoof crime drama following a series of murders and the emotionally stunted detective investigating them.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 8

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

U&Drama channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Christmas Special - We'll Always Have Majorca

The girls are given the chance to spend Christmas in the sun when Darryl's rock star friend offers the use of his villa.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 2, Episode 5 - Identity

Stewart Lee looks at the notion of national identities.

London Live 11:50pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 3 - The First Temptation Of Chris

The arrival of area manager, Razz Prince, sets everyone on edge. Lance attempts to prove to the staff that he isn't boring, while everyone else prepares for a big night out.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Vod (Zawe Ashton), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 1, Episode 8

Josie embarks on a 'girl power' booze and sex fest, aided and abetted by Vod, who believes her uni days are well and truly over.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 17, Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts the topical comedy panel show, with team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock. The teams are joined by guests Dr Christian Jessen, Lethal Bizzle, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 2, Episode 6 - Democracy

Stewart Lee sits down again for some reason (laziness?). He reveals an extraordinary story from his time at Oxford in the mid-Eighties - a story that has implications for the very nature of British democracy. Sort of.

London Live 12:25am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bear Bad Man

It's 'Super Sales Wednesday', otherwise known as a 'Family Fun Day' to the annoyed staff of PhoneShop Sutton. As if that wasn't enough, the threatened arrival of a security guard casts a shadow over the day.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 12:25am (repeat)
Doll & Em. Image shows from L to R: Doll (Dolly Wells), Em (Emily Mortimer). Copyright: King Bee Productions / Revolution Films

Doll & Em

Series 2, Episode 3

A chance encounter with Ewan McGregor takes Dolly by surprise, while Emily lands a film role that could threaten the future of her off-Broadway play with Doll.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie

A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's first stand-up DVD.

London Live 1am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

A selection of four episodes of the all-woman sketch show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Strange Tale Of The Crack Fox

Whilst putting the rubbish out, Vince befriends the Crack Fox, inviting him into Nabootique for some hot soup.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Starlings

Series 1, Episode 4

While Jan feels Gravy has some growing up to do, Terry would appreciate it if Charlie took time out from being a teen. Bell and Reuben make progress.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 7

Russell explains the many ways his mum embarrasses him, and answers a question on bad Christmas presents. His guests are Roisin Conaty and Sean McLoughlin.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am
55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 7

Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists including Janet Street-Porter.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 5

The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 6

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:10am (repeat)
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 2, Episode 10 - Made In Chelsea Takeover

Kevin McHale is joined by Made In Chelsea's Spencer and Binky as part of the special takeover night. Seann and Chris are also joined by Russell Kane and David Morgan, plus a special appearance from internet sensation and eccentric inventor Colin Furze.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 2, Episode 5 - Identity

Stewart Lee looks at the notion of national identities.

ITV Encore 2:35am (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 2, Episode 6 - Democracy

Stewart Lee sits down again for some reason (laziness?). He reveals an extraordinary story from his time at Oxford in the mid-Eighties - a story that has implications for the very nature of British democracy. Sort of.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Strange Tale Of The Crack Fox

Whilst putting the rubbish out, Vince befriends the Crack Fox, inviting him into Nabootique for some hot soup.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mouse In Me Kitchen

Rex has problems with a violent mouse in his kitchen and a gang of pigeons outside the house. Wendy gets an ex-boxer to deal with the problem. Guest starring Phill Jupitus and Tommy Cannon.

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