British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 8th March 2016

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am
10 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 22 - Spinning

The Twirlywoos watch a pot being made on a potter's wheel, and decide to have a go themselves. On the boat, the tea table is in a spin.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 50 - The Photograph

Mr Bean needs a new passport photograph and goes to incredible lengths to get one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 2 - The Son'll Come Out

Michael's news comes as a bit of a shock to Ben, but Susan has more of a shock at Ben's reaction.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 3 - Desperately Stalking Susan

Ben forgets about Valentine's Day, but discovers that Susan has a more attentive admirer. Featuring guest star Sam Kelly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Bull. Image shows from L to R: Beverley Bull (Maureen Lipman), Pam St. Clement. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Bull

Episode 2 - A Fine Example Of A Victorian Chess Set (1865)

Rupert Bull Antiques is threatened when a rival antiques firm opens a branch, owned by the enigmatic Mr. Mumford and supported by a celebrity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Second Time Around

Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series C of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Rob Morgan (Mark Lewis Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 5, Episode 9

Stella is left with a heart-breaking decision after she and Rob finally get the chance to talk.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
The Aliens. Image shows from L to R: Lilyhot (Michaela Coel), Lewis (Michael Socha). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

The Aliens

Episode 1

Lewis is a border guard at a checkpoint that patrols a wall, but after a chance encounter with mysterious alien Lilyhot his life is thrown into turmoil when he discovers that he's actually half alien.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 1 - Stag Night

Gary finally agrees to make a commitment to Dorothy, but then faces up to his last night of freedom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key), Jasper Jones (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - Jasper + Chef

Alan celebrates Valentine's Day with a "Valentine gobble off".

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Alan Davies

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Out-takes

Join Alan and all his guests from the series to look at some of the great stories that didn't quite make it to the show. What happens when Russell Kane eats too much Tikka Masala?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Will Mellor, Seann Walsh, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 3, Episode 8

Team captains Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests: Will Mellor, Gemma Collins, Tez Ilyas and Alex Brooker.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 7

Russell looks at Black Friday, the new Star Wars trailer and if Jesus was a stand-up comedian.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Very British Problems. Ruth Jones

Very British Problems

Series 1, Episode 2 - Out And About

The day to day problems the British encounter as soon as they leave the house and go out and about - at work, at the shops, or when on holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 3

It's quiz night down at The Grapes and Eddie reveals his specialist subject. Tanya lays on her charms for Ken and he lays on some sandwiches for the regulars. The Quizmasters word is final.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 8

Russell looks at breast feeding, if immigrants cause traffic problems (as UKIP claim), and if The Queen should actually be The Queen.

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