British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 14th January 2016

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 35 - Halloween

Mr Bean loves Halloween and prepares to give the neighbourhood kids some tricks and treats they will not forget. Then he gets carried away with his spooky pranks and becomes the target of even more fiendish tricks by his neighbours, the Bruisers.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 9 - Get Cartier

Ben keeps getting unwanted presents from his new patient, Mr Smith from the mob.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A Whore

Janey visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: David Tennant, Aisling Bea, Frank Skinner, Trevor McDonald. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 1 - Aisling Bea, David Tennant, Trevor McDonald

Comedian Aisling Bea, Doctor Who star David Tennant and newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald attempt to cast David's South African accent, lateness, and pigeons on the front page into the Orwellian chamber.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Poxy Cohen (Dave Lynn), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 12, Episode 2 - Too Much Of Nothing

Tracey's house has been burgled during Darryl's funeral. The family decide it's up to them to track down their possessions and set out on a trail involving a snooker club, a pawnbroker and the infamous Theydon Boys drag club.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 4 - Geography

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Jimmy Carr.

BBC Three 9pm (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Aisling Bea, Ashley Cole, James Corden, Noel Fielding, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 2

Footballer Ashley Cole, Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding and comedian Aisling Bea join James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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

Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Al Murray, Tim Vine. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 4 - Poogle

The award-winning comic opines on life's little oddities, including micro-chipped cats, over-familiarity in coffee shops, self-driving cars, QR codes and cybersquatting.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Brian Pern. Image shows from L to R: Brian Pern (Simon Day), Astrid Maddox Pern (Suranne Jones). Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: 45 Years Of Prog And Roll, Episode 1

After a year out of the public eye following his heart attack, Brian is making a major comeback and has allowed award-winning film maker Rhys Thomas access all areas.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fags, Shags And Kebabs

Jonny lives with girlfriend Janet. Janet's mate Donna needs a boyfriend so her mother Flo won't think she's gay. Donna asks Janet to get her a date with Jonny's best mate Gaz, but neither one of the boys are happy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the satirical panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:25pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Highlights Special - Bestest Bits 2015 Part 2

Keith Lemon rounds off 2015 with the second of two festive specials looking back at series thirteen and fourteen of the outrageous panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

The inappropriately named hit man Mr Jolly rents office space next door to the alcoholic incompetents Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, proprietors of Dreamy Time Escorts, London's seediest escort agency.

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