British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Sunday 4th September 2016

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
The Great Game

The Great Game

Thora Hird, Diana Dors and James Hayter star in this 1950s film about a football club chairman who illegally approaches a rival club's star player.

ITV Encore 6am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Episode 3.
Comedy drama series about H E Bates's eccentric Larkin family. Now that Mariette is going to marry Charley the tax inspector, Ma starts making plans for a lavish wedding. But has Pop overreached himself with his offer for a stately home?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 2 - You've Really Landed Me In It This Time

When Dr. Upton goes to Wimbledon to visit Paul Collier's practice, he finds himself looking after the patients for a couple of hours. He also has to be wary of the attentions of the receptionist, Liz, who has more than just answering the phones on her mind!

London Live 6am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Various repeats.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone

Since Alan moved out, there's a spare bed in Philip's room, and Rigsby has no intentions of keeping it empty. However, his plans to prey on the missionary instincts of a religious man backfire when he begins to convert Miss Jones!

CITV 7am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 20 - The New Poster

Richard is set to lose his job if business doesn't improve. Sooty and Sweep decide to make some new posters to advertise Slater's Holidays - but this means tricking Richard into having his photograph taken at the worst possible moment. What will the guests think of the disastrous results?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (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 7:25am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 12 - Becky Vs Bocky

Becky sets her heart on defeating perennial School President Stephanie Bethany. A clay sculpture of Templeton's gaining sentience appears to offer sure-fire electoral success.

Talking Pictures TV 7:35am (repeat)
Down Among The Z Men. Image shows from L to R: Professor Osric Pureheart (Michael Bentine), Harry Jones (Harry Secombe)

Down Among The Z Men

The four original Goons star as Prof. Osric Pureheart misplaces a secret military formula.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 18 - The Best Nest

Pops is distraught; he has lost his hat! Boj goes off to find it, but only finds Denzil doing a warbly whistle. Together they come across a rare bird, the giggly warbler, which has decided to use Pops's lost hat as its nest. Can Boj and Denzil find an alternative nest for the warbler and return Pops's hat to him?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Blandings. Image shows from L to R: Clarence (Timothy Spall), Freddie (Jack Farthing), Beach (Mark Williams), Connie (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Some episodes of the charming comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 4 - Wolf Gang

Falling behind on his music work at school, Luke's parents get him a tutor.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister Mouse

There's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.

Talking Pictures TV 9:05am (repeat)
Let's Go Crazy. Crystal Jollibottom (Peter Sellers)

Let's Go Crazy

Short comic film starring Peter Sellers in a variety of roles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (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

Episodes of the classic comedy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 41 - Adventure Camp

When Cousin Hoj joins Boj and his buddies on adventure camp, everyone has trouble making friends with him. Boj has a fun boj-a-boom idea to make Hoj fit in with his friends.

Talking Pictures TV 9:50am (repeat)
The Girl On The Boat. Image shows from L to R: Samuel 'Sam' Marlow (Norman Wisdom), Wilhelmina 'Billie' Bennett (Millicent Martin)

The Girl On The Boat

Entanglements abound as charming but bumbling Englishman Sam attempts to win the hand of sweet-natured American Billie.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 6

Keith Fitt demonstrates his karate skills, Will Barrow fills up a birdbath in the garden and Gail Force places the final card on a giant house of cards.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 41 - Adventure Camp

When Cousin Hoj joins Boj and his buddies on adventure camp, everyone has trouble making friends with him. Boj has a fun boj-a-boom idea to make Hoj fit in with his friends.

CITV 2:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Kait (Shannon Flynn), Jimmy (Kieran Alleyne), Gabriel (Niall Wright), Rich (Richard Wisker), Dylan (Toby Murray), Esme (Jordan Brown). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 3, Episode 1 - Back To Bogmoor

Rich and Jimmy decide to expand Bogmoor FM into a recording studio.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Three episodes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A whole bunch of historical sketch show episodes.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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 9 - Just The Part

Chris and Pui want to put on a play in Justin Town and Justin's house is the perfect place to do it. Director Chris may have just the part for Justin, who is keen to show off his acting skills.

London Live 4:10pm (repeat)
Trouble Brewing. Image shows from L to R: George Gullip (George Formby), Bill Pike (Gus McNaughton). Copyright: Associated Talking Pictures / STUDIOCANAL

Trouble Brewing

An eager newspaper worker goes undercover to expose a gang of counterfeiters.

Disney XD 5pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 10 - Wormhole

Gark has a wormhole. Max jumps into it and Gark follows. As they float through space he swaps his powers for a bravery module to make Max be brave when he gets back to Earth.

Disney XD 5:15pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 7 - Betty Laser Eyes

Betty's bad eyesight leads to her buying dog biscuits instead of cat treats. Gark tries to help but by giving Betty laser eye surgery he starts a war with a race of googly eyed aliens.

U&W channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Four episodes of the family comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (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

Laughs with multiple episodes of Miranda.

Talking Pictures TV 7pm (repeat)
Tell Me Another. Copyright: Southern Television

Tell Me Another

Series 3, Episode 11

More stories about their careers. This week starring: Roy Castle, Billy Dainty, Humphrey Lyttleton, Bernard Manning, Alfred Marks, Leslie Phillips, Marjorie Proops, Terry Scott, Joan Turner.

Talking Pictures TV 8pm (repeat)
Light Up The Sky!. Image shows from L to R: Gunner Eric McCaffey (Tommy Steele), Gunner Syd McCaffey (Benny Hill)

Light Up The Sky!

Comedy about the exploits of the small group of men manning an anti-aircraft searchlight installation during World War 2.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 4 - Competition Time

Ted's excited. He thinks he's got a good chance of winning the all-priests lookalike show this year. Sadly, neither Jack nor Dougal are particularly inventive souls...

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Ross Kemp, Lee Mack, Sara Cox, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 1

Ross Kemp, Bob Mortimer and Sara Cox put their fascinating theories to the test by whatever means necessary.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live: First World Problems

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
John Bishop In Conversation With.... Image shows from L to R: James Corden, John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 1, Episode 1 - James Corden

John chats to James Corden about the highs and lows of his rise to fame, and his life in the USA.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
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 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron and Josh Widdicombe.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:35pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

London Live 9:45pm (repeat)
I Really Hate My Job. Alice (Shirley Henderson). Copyright: 3DD

I Really Hate My Job

Comedy following the high-strung tensions in a female-staffed bar & restaurant in Soho, with an absentee cook and celebrity booking.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 6, Episode 1

The new series kicks off with the opening of a revamped Dog and Dart pub, now under the ownership of Bradley, the former criminal, ex-husband to Tanya and the father of Ella. With this role, he has turned over a new leaf and promised Ella he will follow the right path. What could possibly go wrong?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Bus Rodent (Jamie Demetriou). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 3

Fleabag helps her inappropriate brother-in-law buy a present for Claire, who is organising her own surprise birthday party. Meanwhile, on the hunt for a date, Fleabag reconnects with a toothy friend.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms. Tony Robinson. Copyright: North One Television

Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms

Episode 2

The concluding half of a two-part special, celebrating the very best of homegrown sitcom from the past six decades, narrated by Tamsin Grieg.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Frank Skinner, Bridget Christie, Robert Peston. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg James

Comedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Murder In Successville. Chris Kamara. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Murder In Successville

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Horse Called Alan

Chris Kamara takes on the role of DI Sleet's cop sidekick. Who killed racehorse Alan Shearer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Withnail & I. Image shows from L to R: I (Paul McGann), Withnail (Richard E. Grant). Copyright: Hand Made Films

Withnail & I

Film following the drink-and drug-fuelled misadventures of two struggling actors in a squalid London flat and an isolated Lake District cottage.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.

London Live 11:35pm (repeat)
The Good Night

The Good Night

Gary searches for perfection in life, love, and art through a relationship with a literal dream girl when he sleeps at night.

Talking Pictures TV 11:50pm (repeat)
Confessions Of A Sex Maniac

Confessions Of A Sex Maniac

Sex comedy starring Roger Lloyd Pack. An architect plans to design a building after the perfect breast and searches for a woman who bares the right model.

U&Dave channel logo 12:30am (repeat)
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 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron and Josh Widdicombe.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 7

On the show this week, Sean is joined by Vernon Kay and Henning Wehn, whilst celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale and Johnny Vegas are on Jon's team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holiday

Vince attempts to go on holiday leaving Errol alone in the flat with strict instructions not to water the plant. He heads to the travel agents to buy a ticket not caring where he goes as long as it costs £50 and takes off before 1.30pm. Things don't go to plan...

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 6, Episode 2

With John Bishop, Kelly Osbourne, Canadian Mike Wilmot and Dragon's Den millionaire Theo Paphitis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Plough

Vince wakes up surrounded by the debris of a night out. As his eyes focus, he spies a piece of pub furniture he took home "for a laugh". Errol is reluctant to help him return it for fear of being caught handling stolen goods and is unconvinced by Vince's explanation that it's not stealing if you're drunk.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 6, Episode 3

With Frankie Boyle, Vanessa Feltz, Lee Mack and ex-Hollyoaks star Matt Littler.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 4, Episode 4

Oregon's glittering future looks seriously under threat when she is thrown out of office. Howard is working on his CV in the hope of getting a job with Ordnance Survey, whilst JP's brother takes a drastic measure in his attempts to force him to toe the line.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:25am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 6

Eamonn Holmes takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Sarah Millican, Jaymi Hensley from Union J, Happy Mondays icon Shaun Ryder and, from Fresh Meat, comedian Greg McHugh.

London Live 2:45am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Prank show repeats.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
Time Trumpet. Copyright: BBC

Time Trumpet

Episode 2

Irreverent comedy from Oxford University's Professor of Broadcast Media. Commentators: Adam Buxton, Stewart Lee, Mark Watson, Richard Ayoade and Jo Enright discuss the events of 2008, which include an incident involving Griff Rhys Jones and a wrecking ball.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Rhod Gilbert has webbed fingers. He's a sexual pervert. He dreams of the navy. It's all explained at the Comedy Store! Also, his thoughts on Aussies, the 'fake Welsh', chocolate willies, and more!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations

Rigsby is ecstatic to learn that he has inherited his Uncle George's fortune, but distressed at the clause that he must be happily married. Thankfully, Miss Jones is corruptable for a bit of shag pile carpet...

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