British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 11th September 2016

ITV Encore 6am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 1 - Just The Job

George, finally, gets a job. Mildred is so shocked and delighted by the news that she requires a stiff drink - but it's not long before she'll be downing glasses for a different reason...

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 1

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Ronnie Corbett and Stubby Kaye.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 2 - The New Building

It is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 13 - Bitter Then You

Zig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.

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 2, Episode 1 - The Curse Of The Were-Teacher

When a career assessment comes out with the result of teacher for Mitchell, he is understandably horrified and determined to change his fate.

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

Boj

Episode 20 - Carry On Carrot

Mrs Woof is making her big soup but is missing Mr Cloppity's carrots, as his crop has failed. Boj and his buddies discover a giant carrot growing amongst the tiddlers but it is too big to deliver to the diner... until Boj gets boj-ing and finds a way to combine all of his friends' ideas to lift it, push it and roll it along.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 5 - Resus Rocks

Resus's favourite band Brain Drain is in town.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 3

The Two Ronnies share personal memories from their comedy career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 4

The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.

ITV Encore 9:45am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 ten episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 8

The Berrito Brothers test their strength, and Keith Fitt demonstrates swimming strokes in the studio.

Talking Pictures TV 2:10pm (repeat)
Left, Right And Centre. Image shows from L to R: Robert Wilcot (Ian Carmichael), Lord Wilcot (Alastair Sim)

Left, Right And Centre

Comedy following the Conservative and Labour candidates in a by-election who unwittingly fall in love.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 1

A pirate captain worries about early bedtime, a soldier from the First World War struggles to cook with fake food and the four King Georges form a boy band and sing Born To Rule - a musical journey through 18th-century British History, sung in the style of a Westlife ballad.

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 2 - The Ghostel

Gabe returns with a unique business idea to turn Bogmoor Castle into the very first hotel for ghosts.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (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.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 41 - Superhero Bean

Bean turns superhero in an attempt to outwit a cunning cat burglar.

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 11 - Best In Show

The Wheely Good trophy is the star prize at the Justin Town Vehicle Show. Justin and Robert do their best to get Justin's car ready to be judged by the mystery star judge.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 42 - What A Load Of Rubbish

Bean is a bit too enthusiastic while cleaning his flat and Teddy ends up on his way to the dump.

BBC Two 5pm (repeat)
The Story Of Are You Being Served?

The Story Of Are You Being Served?

Cast, crew and writers of the much-loved sitcom set in a department store look back on its 13 year run.

Disney XD 5:30pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 11 - Hang In There

Max and Gark mistake a famous poster of a cat for a real animal, and when the poster disintegrates they think the world will end unless they find a replacement.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Apple Doesn't Fall

The children of Portwenn primary school are being read a fairy story by headmistress Louisa as the grumpiest doctor in the West Country marches through the fishing village but will they need his help?

Disney XD 5:45pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 12 - Wart Attack

Gark notices a wart on Betty's face that seems to have appeared overnight, he's terrified that it must be Zaxos, an intergalactic criminal who's out to get him.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 6, Highlights Special - The Best of The Two Ronnies

A compilation of highlights from the series, with the two Ronnies joined by guests including Paul McDowell, Sam Kelly and Martin Duncan and The Aldershot Brass Ensemble.

U&W channel logo 6pm (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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sequel to the cornershop sitcom.

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

Tell Me Another

Series 4, Episode 5

Stories about landladies. This week starring: Acker Bilk, Leslie Crowther, Roger de Courcey, Percy Edwards, Vince Hill, Miriam Karlin, Roy Kinnear, Cardew Robinson, Sylvia Syms, Tommy Trinder.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 5

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by special guest Johnny Vegas for an irreverent review as Day 4 hots up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 5

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Richard Madeley, Lee Mack, Ruth Jones, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 2

Lee Mack is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Ruth Jones and Richard Madely.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Jimmy Carr & The Science Of Laughter: A Horizon Special. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

Jimmy Carr & The Science Of Laughter: A Horizon Special

Jimmy Carr presents an Horizon documentary special on the subject of laughter.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(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 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Alex Salmond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boring

The housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Entertaining Mr Sloane. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Alan Webb), Mr Sloane (Peter McEnery)

Entertaining Mr Sloane

Dark comedy about a stranger entering the lives of a middle-aged brother and sister, while trying to disguise the truth about his past.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Denise Bradwell (Ainsley Howard), Fergus Smythe (Neil Fitzmaurice). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 6, Episode 2

Dan has news for Pauline but worries how she will take it. Finn's up to his usual tricks and sells a cut and shut car; meanwhile, Tanya and Greg argue about Bradley and it's awards time for Fersa. Fergus finds out the truth about Roger and an unexpected guest arrives at Fergus's place.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 5

Guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas go up against Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters. Joe Wilkinson will also be appearing.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Bank Manager (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 4

Fleabag and her sister Claire reluctantly visit a female-only, silent retreat, courtesy of their father. Their enforced silence is interrupted, however, by an unusual neighbouring weekend workshop, explosive secrets coming to light, and a surprising connection with an old acquaintance.

London Live 10:05pm (repeat)
Water. Governor Baxter Thwaites (Michael Caine). Copyright: Hand Made Films

Water

Comedy about the inhabitants of a small British Caribbean island whose world is changed when an American oil company strikes mineral water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bomb

An atom bomb lands in the middle of the boys' kitchen, but they're divided over what to do with it. Vyvyan, for example, can't work out why he can't set it off.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Murder In Successville. Image shows from L to R: DI Sleet (Tom Davis), George Shelley. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Murder In Successville

Series 2, Episode 4 - Incognito

Singer George Shelley has to work out who strangled Ed Sheeran.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
How To Get Ahead In Advertising. Dennis Bagley (Richard E. Grant). Copyright: Hand Made Films

How To Get Ahead In Advertising

Satire on advertising, starring Richard E. Grant as an ad man in the midst of a breakdown.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Winston Churchill's Pants

Sharp stand-up from Dave Gorman, who answers life's burning questions. What is Richard Branson capable of? And should David Dickinson be stopped?

London Live 12:05am (repeat)
SuperBob. Bob (Brett Goldstein). Copyright: Grain Media

SuperBob

Bob is a very British superhero, doing his best to save the world within accepted health & safety guidelines. But for all his powers, love eludes him.

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

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Baby

Vince applies for the job as manager of the swimming pool. Errol thinks his chances are slim: spilt beer on the application form and a lack of any qualifications whatsoever do not make him a particularly strong candidate.

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 9

Micky Flanagan, Melanie Giedroyc, Stephen Graham and Katherine Ryan join host Jimmy Carr along with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to review the talking points of 2012.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 5

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by special guest Johnny Vegas for an irreverent review as Day 4 hots up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 6 - Errol's Women

Errol has become irresistible to the ladies and none of them believes his claims of having a girlfriend. He is also worried about Vince who seems depressed, so he contacts Vince's dad. Does Errol really have a girlfriend? Will Vince's dad come round? Will Vince let him in?

London Live 1:50am (repeat)
Leonard Rossiter

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 5 - "Oh, Miss Jones!" - The Very Best Of Leonard Rossiter

An affectionate tribute to comic actor Leonard Rossiter, whose masterly portrayals of miserly landlord Rigsby and disenchanted Reggie Perrin live long in the memory.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am
45 min version
(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 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Alex Salmond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

2002 Specials, Easter Special - French And Saunders Easter Special - The Egg

Dawn and Jennifer star in their own version of Lord of the Rings, in which they search for an Oscar. Bono and Sophie Ellis-Bextor also make unusual appearances.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
Time Trumpet. Copyright: BBC

Time Trumpet

Episode 4

Thirty years on, remembering the Royal referendum between King Charles and Helen Mirren, the hi-tech remake of Last Of The Summer Wine and the most popular series ever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35am (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.

ITV Encore 3:50am (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.

Talking Pictures TV 3:55am (repeat)
Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure. Copyright: Renown Pictures

Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure

A repeat of this 1951 film.

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 6 - Reunion

Michael fulfills a long-standing commitment to meet up with some old university friends, but fails to measure up to the high standards he once set himself.

ITV Encore 4:50am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5am (repeat)
You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 1, Episode 3 - One Of Life's Winners

Cissie, unknown to Flora, has entered a competition and has made the mistake of winning. Flora is fully prepared to forgive and forget - as long as Cissie hands over the prize.

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