British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 26th July 2015

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the time-travel sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 20 - Record Breakers

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to break a world record for judge Boris McSquirter, will Sooty's giant brick tower win the day, or will Sweep become the tallest dog in the world? Guest starring Richard Arnold.

CITV 8:30am (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

A selection of six episodes from the children's comedy.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9am (repeat)
That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

Episode 3

Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.

ITV Encore 9am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 5

Maggie confronts the heartache of being unable to conceive, and in the race against her biological clock she learns her test results from the doctor.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (repeat)
That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

Episode 4

Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.

ITV Encore 9:35am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 6

Tension mounts as the team and their wives arrive at the hotel in Cromer for the away match with arch enemy Fatty Woolacott. Roger gives them all strict instructions to have an early night and puts a complete ban on 'naughties.'

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:50am (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 1

The five surviving Pythons reunite to reflect on their award-winning series and the ground-breaking films which changed the face of comedy forever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 5 - Peter Cook & Dudley Moore

This episode tells the fascinating story of the double act that changed the face of British comedy - Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 6

Naughty old monarch King Flannel tries to sneak a packet of crisps past his beady-eyed butler; Chip Monk uses all his wiles to avoid selling his beloved pets; DIY Dan, TV's worst do-it-yourself practitioner, makes a meal of putting up wallpaper; and Captain Adorable delivers a piece of heavy furniture.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of eight episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 8 - Bolshy Boudica

British Queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London. Meanwhile, across the world, famous emperors Caligula and Nero, dish out their own unique brand of Imperial nastiness.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (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 12 - Health And Safety

Nero fakes an injury to get out of cross country but discovers that playing the victim doesn't give him the easy ride he was hoping for.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the children's sketch show.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 21 - Goldfish

With his beloved teddy bear at the dry cleaners, Mr Bean finds a new playmate from the garden pond.

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 22 - Inventor

When an inventor moves into the empty room in the attic, he and Bean try to out-invent each other.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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 1, Episode 3 - The Tidy Prize

Chris is coming to visit. Robert is delighted, because he likes things to be just right, not like messy Justin. Except that when Chris finally arrives, Robert discovers that his friend is even more conscious about cleanliness than he is.

The Africa Channel 4:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

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

ITV Encore 5:55pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Stephen Fry comedy drama.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas), Ben Willbond. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Vicious Circle

Ellis of Woolworth mistakenly believes that Debbie is to blame for his brother's fate.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 4

Caroline seems to be getting closer to making Mac remember their relationship, but a spanner is thrown in the works when Angela's replacement turns out to be Mac's old girlfriend Holly. Joanna has probles with her eyes, Sue attends an art class with Martin as a nude model, and Guy teaches Guyball to some kids.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett

The series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.

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 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Merchant and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Highlights Special - Best Of - Vol 2

More highlights from the 9th series of the sports-based panel show with James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 1

Bubbles De Vere is under some pressure to settle her bill at the Health Spa.

BBC Two 9:45pm
30 min
The Javone Prince Show. Javone Prince. Copyright: BBC / Lovely Electricity

The Javone Prince Show

Episode 2

Javone is attacked by ninjas, reveals will.i.am's new role as an HR consultant, and is completely uninterested in the announcer's beef with Idris Elba.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 7 - Surprise

No matter what happens, Lucy's surprise party for her parents' anniversary must remain a secret or it won't be a surprise. So why she tells Lee about it is anyone's guess.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 11

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc and special guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 2

Lou and Andy are in the countryside, and Judy of the Women's Institute projectile vomits over a visiting MP when she discovers the vol-au-vents were made to a recipe by Ainsley Harriott.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (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 10, Episode 1 - Gimme Shelter

Sharon's living back in her council flat and Tracey's still in Chigwell with younger son Travis... but what's become of Dorien? What can bring the Birds back together? And who else might return to the nest?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 8 - Plane

Flying off on a summer holiday, Lucy and Daisy endure the worst flight of their lives when Lee gets a bad case of the jitters on the plane.

BBC Three 10:50pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An Alan

Despite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 6, Episode 5

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker tear into the week's main talking points, joined by a live studio audience and Jason Manford.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 1 - Engineering

With Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Bill Bailey.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Safeword. Image shows from L to R: Joey Essex, Andrew Maxwell, David Morgan, Rick Edwards, David Haye, Katherine Ryan, Tiffany Stevenson

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 1

Guests in the first episode are everyone's favourite doofus Joey Essex, boxing hero David Haye and comedians Andrew Maxwell and Tiff Stevenson. Which of this week's celebrities - hard man or reem dude - will be able to take the inevitable roasting best, and who will be bottling out by using that all-important safe word?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan Attraction

Alan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?

London Live Midnight (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the newsroom sitcom.

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

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 2

A spate of muggings on campus leave the gang concerned about their safety, while JP is confined to his bed with mumps. And Kingsley makes an announcement that leaves Josie reeling.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London

The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Hoff The Record. Hoff (David Hasselhoff). Copyright: Me & You Productions

Hoff The Record

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Abduction

Things go from bad to worse for Hoff in the series finale.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

BBC Three 12:50am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Angel (Olivia Jasmine Edwards), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Babysitter

Miche starts her new job as a trainee hairdresser, leaving Grindah has to look after Angel for the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 2 - Car Boot & Pigeon Shit

Car-boot sales, pigeon droppings, illegal substances and ping-pong enthusiasts may, to the casual observer, seem somewhat unconnected. However, all four seemingly disparate elements converge in one day, resulting in quite an eventful and particularly miserable time for Vince.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (repeat)
Gone Too Far!. Image shows from L to R: Yemi (Malachi Kirby), Mum (Golda John). Copyright: Poisson Rouge Pictures

Gone Too Far!

Coming of age, culture-clash comedy set on a Peckham housing estate.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (repeat)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Katherine Ryan

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2015

Channel 4's Comedy Gala, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, returns for a sixth year to London's O2 arena.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 9 - Antelopes

With Dave Gorman, Jeremy Hardy and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom starring Steve Coogan.

London Live 1:45am (repeat)
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 3

A documentary crew come to film at the hospital and Angela soon becomes the star. Sue discovers that Martin has a sex tape of Guy and Joanna, which she uses to blackmail them, ordering Guy to sabotage Caroline and Mac's relationship and ordering Joanna to make her fly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
Comedy Central Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

BBC Three 3:15am
35 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 2 - Car Boot & Pigeon Shit

Car-boot sales, pigeon droppings, illegal substances and ping-pong enthusiasts may, to the casual observer, seem somewhat unconnected. However, all four seemingly disparate elements converge in one day, resulting in quite an eventful and particularly miserable time for Vince.

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