British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Monday 30th May 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Outing

Billy and Ivy reminisce about last year's British Undertakers' Association Annual Outing, where they came across another family firm broken down by the side of the road. But there was quite some past between the Unsworths and the Pardoes...

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 2, Episode 14 - The House Of Justin

Justin's house opens its doors as a department store. Will the first ever customer, Andy Day, manage to buy any of the bargains on offer?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 5 - Not A Bad Lad, Dad

Terry arrives home to find a nine-year-old boy on his doorstep - a minding job he hadn't anticipated!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever Again

Danger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.

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

Boj

Episode 46 - Blast Off Buddies

When Denzil accidentally breaks Gavin's new toy rocket, Boj has a boj-a-boom idea to make Gavin a rocket that will actually fly and fix his buddies' friendship. Boj-a-moon!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 3

Bertie once again finds himself attempting to smooth the path of love by winning marital approval for Tuppy Glossop. The Rosie M. Banks guise, a false fiancée and a dalliance with Honoria all end up coming into play, and it's not long before Jeeves and Wooster are fleeing Manhattan in fear of their lives!

Talking Pictures TV 8:20am (repeat)
Thunder In The City. Image shows from L to R: Manningdale (Ralph Richardson), Daniel Armstrong (Edward G. Robinson)

Thunder In The City

An American marketing genius visits his near-penniless English relatives and sets about restoring their aristocratic fortune.

ITV Encore 8:45am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Private's Progress. Pte. Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael). Copyright: Charter Film Productions

Private's Progress

Film starring Ian Carmichael as a young undergraduate who is conscripted into the British Army.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
10 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 40 - Leafy

Wussywat discovers leaves and learns how to how to rake.

Disney XD 9:30am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 1 - Bin Juice

Max recounts the tale of how he and Gark became internationally famous.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

Disney XD 9:45am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 2 - Where Do All The Cat Toys Go?

Max loses his favourite toy leading to him and Gark being engulfed in a rip in space time.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:45am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the musical children's comedy.

London Live 12pm (repeat)
Follow A Star. Copyright: Rank Organisation

Follow A Star

Norman Wisdom comedy about an aspiring pop star who finds his vocal talents exploited by a fading singer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (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 most popular sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 40 - Leafy

Wussywat discovers leaves and learns how to how to rake.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 37 - Heavy Metal Shaun

Will metal detectors reveal anything interesting to Shaun and Bitzer?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 26 - Tooth Fairy

Shaun tries to find a solution for Bitzer's horrible toothache.

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

Spot Bots

Episode 1 - Dancing Bots

Get switched on and play games with the Spot Bots! Cubi and Lexi try to learn a new dance routine.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 10 - Toddler Trouble

Zig and Zag become parents to a talking doll in a bid to gain access to a toddler's playground and the enticing 'clown on a spring' ride!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 2 - Play To Me, Gipsy

A gipsy puts a curse on the Unsworth household and before the day is out, Billy ends up in the local infirmary. But was she a real gipsy, or was it just bad luck?

Disney XD 4:30pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 5 - Go Viral

Keen to help Max, Gark uses his powers more than he should until they begin to go out of control.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of Christmas

After a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.

ITV Encore 5:40pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 11 - Happy Campers

Zig and Zag join the Junior Woodpeckers to get badges, but end up causing havoc on their maiden camping trip.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big Head

Squawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.

Comedy Central 6:50pm (repeat)
Bend It Like Beckham. Image shows from L to R: Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), Jules Paxton (Keira Knightley)

Bend It Like Beckham

The comic tale of a young Asian woman who joins the local semi-professional football team but opts not to tell her traditionalist family.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 9

The Vikings launch their advert for We Sell Any Monk, Queen Elizabeth I surprises her court with some very odd laws, the sacrifice-obsessed Aztec priests sing their gruesome disco song, and we discover the Roman equivalent of text messaging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Mr Hamilton (Bruce Boa). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad

Basil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle

Documentary spoof in which Alan Partridge journeys around the north of 'Broken Britain'.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Upstart Crow. Emelia (Montserrat Lombard). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 4 - Love Is Not Love

Will has completed his final sonnet and senses literary immortality just around the corner. But will the fair youth and the dark lady like them as much as he hopes? And is Anne likely to be impressed that her husband's 154 hot new love poems don't contain much about her?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
An Immigrant's Guide To Britain. Henning Wehn

An Immigrant's Guide To Britain

Episode 1

Comedian Henning Wehn and his gang of first generation immigrants provide an irreverent guide to life in Britain. Britain can be a confusing place to settle in. Its culture, whims and inhabitants can seem a little odd to the new resident. So how best to integrate?

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
15 min
Gasping. Harvey Higgins (Frankie Boyle)

Gasping

15 minute comedy starring Frankie Boyle as a recovering alcoholic. Directed by Greg Hemphill.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Gyles Brandreth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Gyles Brandreth.

Horror Channel 10:50pm (repeat)
Doghouse

Doghouse

Horror comedy. A group of blokes travel to a small village for a get away break only to discover all of the female inhabitants have turned into killer zombies.

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 episodes of the statistical panel game.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Jimmy Carr

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 1

Russell Howard talks bread, wonky vegetables, and cleavage; plus answers questions on Lego and self-pleasure in space. His guests are Jimmy Carr and Darren Harriott.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live

Third live show from Sarah Millican, edited from the 2014 DVD release of the same name.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 11 - Kelsey Grammer, Tamsin Greig, Salma Hayek, Rhod Gilbert, Alicia Keys

Salma Hayek talks about meeting the Pope, Kelsey Grammer sings the Fraiser theme song, Tamsin Grieg admits people mistake her for a man, Rhod Gilbert says his new show is his dream job and Alicia Keys performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 6

Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 5

Joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle is Rhod Gilbert and joining Russell Howard and Andy Parsons is Jo Caulfield.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 10 - Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae

Matt LeBlanc says he is amazed at Top Gear's global popularity; Emilia Clarke says she isn't recognised; Kate Beckinsale talks about her father; and Dominic Cooper said he was petrified meeting Warcraft fans; while Corinne Bailey Rae performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 5 - Saturday Night Diva

Horrified to realise it's Saturday night and he's not got anything planned, Tom rushes out for an evening at one of London's top gay clubs in the hope of meeting someone. Back at Paradist Passage, Linda takes the opportunity to invite Jez round for a drink or twelve.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
London Live 12:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 6 - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

Linda's outraged when Tom announces his intention to marry a woman. But she needn't fret: his betrothed is a lesbian who merely needs to stay in the country for her girlfriend. Linda struggles to understand the situation, but there is just a week before the big day...

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 6 - Everything, Etc.

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Jennifer Saunders sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 1:15am
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 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Safeword. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Vicky Pattison, David Morgan, Rick Edwards, Katherine Ryan, Ritchie Neville, Tom Craine

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 4

Today's guests, boy band legend Five's Ritchie Neville and Geordie queen Vicky Pattison, get their social media accounts scrutinised by the team captains alongside comics Matt Richardson and Tom Craine.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 5 - Nerds

Kevin Eldon shares tonight's bill with performance poet Paul Hamilton, Trevor Lock, Paul Foot, and superbly funny science nerd Helen Arney. Backstage interviews by Stewart Lee.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper

This week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 3

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Arthur Lowe.

U&Dave channel logo 2:55am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty

This week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 6 - Running Mans

Sam and Phil's friendship is pushed to the limit as they attempt to escape their pursuers and expose the mass conspiracy they have uncovered.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vacuum

It's Richie's first day back at work after paternity leave and his new PA Billy is a little idiotic, but could he be Richie's only hope in a domestic spat?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 3, Episode 2

Sketches include the stage musical-loving ambassador, the estate agents-turned garage attendants, and the "Kicking Ass" song.

U&Dave channel logo 3:35am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

U&Dave channel logo 4:15am (repeat)
24 Hours To Go Broke. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

24 Hours To Go Broke

Episode 5 - Iceland

Phil Tufnell and Susan Calman are dropped off on a remote volcanic beach just outside Reykjavik. Their case contains just under two million krona and their champion spends include a round of midnight golf.

ITV Encore 5am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

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