British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 12th October 2015

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

My Family

Series 5, Episode 13 - Going Dental

Susan forsakes Ben's dental conference to work on her novel, while Ben gets more than he bargained for when he seeks a new Harley Street partner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger K

When an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 1 - Bliss For Idiots

Ben is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 4

The Bad Robots are back with another brand new infuriating machine - the all new automated shopping survey machine S.A.L.Y. Whilst pub goers are left empty pocketed and empty hearts by Quizimodo, Tezcorp's pub quiz machine; the British Language test makes a return as foreign language students are asked to make sense of UK accents - 'piece of cake me old mukka?'

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 episodes from the fourth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
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 3 - Journeys

With Rob Brydon, Phill Jupitus and Cal Wilson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 7

Sue Perkins, presenter of The Great British Bake Off, actor Stephen Mangan and stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan set out to prove that lift buttons have more bacteria on them than toilet seats, that it's possible to walk on the ceiling using magnets and that, unlike women, men are unable to make their voices sounds sexier.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Faye McKeever), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Neville (Dominic Coleman), Harry (Jack Carroll), Daniel (Samuel Anderson), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Charlie (Aisling Bea), Margaret (Rita May), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice), Ian (Victor McGuire), Rose (Miriam Margolyes), Brian (Stephen Tompkinson). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 4, Episode 6

Gavin is determined to make Charlie look good when dad Brendan swings by the store. Plus, Colin forces Rose and Lisa to resolve their differences.

U&Dave channel logo 9:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 4, Episode 2

With Piers Morgan, Jason Manford, Kirsty Gallacher and Scott Capurro.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 3, Episode 6 - Gershwin's Bucket List

Martin discovers an unusual connection when he and Sean realise old age has opened the door for the return of Grandad's childhood imaginary friend, George Gershwin.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
The Joan Rivers Position. Joan Rivers. Copyright: So Television

The Joan Rivers Position

Highlights Special - The Best Of The Joan Rivers Position

Compilation show featuring highlights from the outrageous and outspoken American comedian's TV series, in which she turns agony aunt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min
Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton. Bernard Righton (John Thomson). Copyright: North One Television

Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton

Episode 1

Tonight's opening episode features Jasper Carrott, Joan Rivers, Spike Milligan, Frank Carson, Jackie Mason, Alexei Sayle, Ken Dodd, Larry Grayson, Steven Wright and Chaz Chase.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 11

Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Ed Gamble and Holly Walsh are the guests this week.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Barry Harris (Bobby Ball), Nana (Ellen Thomas), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay), Jenna (Nicola Hughes), Cameron (Patrick Robinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 5, Episode 5

Having acknowledged their relationship woes, Lisa and Dan attempt to patch things up with a date night.

BBC Three 10:30pm
45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Russell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min version
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 50, Episode 2

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Diane Abbott and Nish Kumar.

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

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Two Ronnies

Mixing archive interviews with footage from their much-loved sketch show, The Interviews presents a profile of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker - in their own words.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 11 - Lumped Together

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and David Mitchell.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Episode 5

Holly Willoughby and Gino Sheffield D'Acampo lead the teams as Keith welcomes more celebrity guests, including Big Brother's Rylan Clark, radio DJ Sara Cox, magician Ben Hanlin and TV judge Robert Rinder.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 3 - Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan, Nicole Kidman, Nigella Lawson, Gabrielle Aplin

Meryl Streep says she could never stand for public office, Carey Mulligan confirms the baby rumours are true, Nicole Kidman reveals she suffered terrible stage fright and Nigella Lawson says it's lovely to be back on TV, while Gabrielle Aplin performs live in the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Bryony (Sophie McShera), Ash (Nick Mohammed), Natalie (Laura Aikman), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Karl (Russell Tovey), Angela (Jo Enright), Paul (Martin Marquez), Janette (Angela Curran). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 3, Episode 1

There's confusion and babies all-round at Brownall Job Centre, as Karl thinks Natalie's pregnant; Trish thinks she's beginning the menopause; Bryony's taking care of her baby Uncle Martin; and Angela brings her beloved cat, Muff, to work to give birth.

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

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 3, Episode 1

Sketches include the monks and the milk pot, the two psychiatrists, and that rarest of things - Stephen singing.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 2

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

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