British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 2nd May 2016

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (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 6 - Very Pongy Cheese

Justin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse. Guest starring Louise Gold.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 5, Episode 5 - My Family and Other Monsters

Fenella lives on a narrow boat and runs a children's theatre. Tim is like a puppet in her hands, but who's pulling the strings?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danger Mouse Begins... Again

Duty has called, and the world's greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse is blasting back onto our screens.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 21 - Mia's Pet

Mia has a pet ladybird in a box. When Mr Cloppity explains that ladybirds need to fly free, Boj plants a mini Giggly Park outside Mia's house for the ladybird to call home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 four Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 10 - Tricky Queen Vicky

This episode follows young Queen Victoria as she marries her true love Albert, and has to put up with the open sewers at the not-so-luxurious Buckingham Palace. Also featuring Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, and the Great Hedge of India.

Talking Pictures TV 8:30am (repeat)
Off The Dole. John Willie (George Formby)

Off The Dole

Long-time dole claimant John Willie is forced to find work, and is quickly hired as a private detective.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 6 - All Quiet On The West End Front

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

Talking Pictures TV 10:40am (repeat)
The Butler's Dilemma. Copyright: Shaftesbury Productions

The Butler's Dilemma

In debt to gamblers, Rodney (Richard Hearne) agrees to pass as a butler at a gambling party.

Talking Pictures TV 12:05pm (repeat)
Brass Monkey

Brass Monkey

Comic murder mystery.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs Special

A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30pm (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 four Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 5 - Popcorn

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Dom Show, Deadly Diddy 60 and Diddymind. Strictly's Bruno Tonioli gives his verdict.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 2 - Draw The Line

The flock hijack a road line-painting machine and cause chaos while creating giant works of art in the field. However, will farmer appreciate their art?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sheepless Nights

A leak in the barn forces the flock to relocate to the pig sty for the night. However, the selfish pigs don't want to share.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 5 - School Rules

Zig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Spot Bots. Copyright: BBC

Spot Bots

Episode 21 - Blip's Present

Cubi and Lexi can't wait for Blip to open his mystery present.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 15

Everybody dresses up as Professor Muddles shows off a new invention, Ann Teak examines a Georgian dress and Arthur Sleep has his face painted.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 6 - Meet The Robo Parents

Zig and Zag create Robo-parents simply to use them to get the family deal at the Pizzeria, however the robots 'parental programme' gets out of control!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 3 - Greenfinger

Trying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 3

The show visits Ancient Greece for the Spartan High School Musical, a jester breaks bad news to Henry VIII, there is a prehistoric lesson in how to stay fit with the Caveman Workout, and Roman emperor Nero stars in a (not very) romantic movie.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Series highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 3

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons frisk another suspicious looking week and uncover guests Stewart Francis, Andrew Maxwell and Andi Osho.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 1, Episode 3

This episode sees Peter talking dogs on This Morning, some classic Car Share outtakes and a horse on the loose down at the Phoenix club.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 4

With guests Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall and Holly Walsh.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
I Want My Wife Back. Image shows from L to R: Murray (Ben Miller), Don (Peter Wight). Copyright: Busby Productions / Mainstreet Pictures

I Want My Wife Back

Episode 3

Murray does his best to assist Bex as she organises a charity fundraiser for a new CT scanner at the hospital.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Esquilinus (Tim Downie). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 6 - Jugball

Marcus, Stylax and Ramases - the work experience boy who also happens to be the son of the company owner - invent a new office-based sport called Jugball. Grumio samples some gourmet food when Ramases lends him his store card for the emporium.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 6 - Drinks

With John Sessions, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

A selection of three extended episodes of the statistical panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 4

Jo Brand, who recently walked 135 miles from coast to coast, is joined by actress and comedian Diane Morgan (aka Screenwipe's Philomena Cunk), and former star of The Apprentice, Nick Hewer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

The Office

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Ricky Gervais sitcom.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 1 - Knees & Knockers

With David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 6 - Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Martin Freeman, Maxine Peake, Birdy

Seth Rogen says The Interview was a weird experience, Paul Rudd talks about how a prank he played on Michael Douglas went wrong, Martin Freeman reveals he plans to be in more superhero movies, and Maxine Peake recalls the advice Victoria Wood gave her. Birdy performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael Vaughan

Frank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 1:05am (repeat)
Camping. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Steve Pemberton), Fiona (Vicki Pepperdine). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Camping

Episode 5

To celebrate Robin's birthday, the gang put on a talent show, but the festivities are interrupted when Adam and Kerry clash over his flirtation with Fay.

Comedy Central Extra 1:25am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 1 - Value Bastard

New series filmed in a live comedy club. German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn and Isy Suttie join tonight's line up of original comedians. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 15, Episode 7 - 80s Special

Keith Lemon hosts a special 80s-themed episode of the comedy panel show in honour of his birthday. Team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton are joined by regular panellist Gino D'Acampo, pop superstar Billy Ocean, TV presenter Myleene Klass and Gremlins star Zach Galligan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 5 - Singing In The Drain

Suze delights Linda by offering her a modelling job, but it soon becomes apparent that even walking in a straight line could prove tricky. Meanwhile, Jez has news of auditions for a new musical for Tom. Excited, he decides to take up singing lessons.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 1:40am (repeat)
Camping. Image shows from L to R: Adam (Jonathan Cake), Robin (Steve Pemberton), Tom (Rufus Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Camping

Episode 6

The holiday from hell draws to a close as Adam falls off the wagon and Robin's party descends into substance abuse, blazing rows and awkward sexual encounters.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 7 - Differences

With Julian Clary, Dara O'Briain and Jo Brand.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Image shows from L to R: Laura Mvula, Anthony Mackie, Piers Morgan, Elizabeth Olsen, Alan Carr, Paul Bettany, Susanna Reid

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 16, Episode 9 - Piers Morgan, Susanna Reid, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Laura Mvula

Alan is joined by Good Morning Britain presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid who chat about the ITV1 show. Marvel's Captain America: Civil War stars Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie and Paul Bettany discuss the highly-anticipated film. Hugh Grant and Simon Helberg talk about their new film Florence Foster Jenkins, while Laura Mvula performs her new single Phenomenal Woman live in the studio.

London Live 2am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

A selection of episodes from the second series of the hidden-camera comedy.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:05am (repeat)
@elevenish. Copyright: Talkback

@elevenish

Episode 7

Brett Domino sings about Benedict Cumberbatch; Cherry Innocence is joined by a fellow vlogger to discuss festival season; Bobby Mair talks to striking junior doctors; Ellie White gives her own take on The Thick Of It; and Jamie Demetriou interrogates the public about music outside St. Paul's Cathedral.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 6 - Decoy

After a particularly successful audition for the part of Billy the bell-boy in Crossroads, Tom is on a high. Linda's cheered too, when Suze arrives in tears proclaiming that Jez is going to leave her. After a little ploy of Beryl's concoction, are the residents of No. 69 to go their separate ways?

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 7 - Charles Dance, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Andi Osho

Actor Charles Dance, TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and stand-up Andi Osho attempt to deposit beige, people who make up rules in Monopoly, and George Osborne into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

ITV Encore 3:05am (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Emun Elliott, Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight

Threesome

Series 1, Episode 3

The threesome attend their first antenatal class, and Alice and Richie experience serious doubts about their suitability as future parents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

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