British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 29th June 2017

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am
15 min
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 2, Episode 4 - Say Cheese

Roy and Becky can't stand still and behave themselves for the O'Brien's family photo. Instructed by Maura to be as quiet as a mouse, Roy becomes entranced by Mr Barker's camera flash and turns into one. The problem is, how will Roy change back?

BBC Three 9am
30 min
Live From The BBC. John Robins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Live From The BBC

Series 2, Episode 3 - John Robins

Award-winning comedian John Robins performs thirty minutes of stand-up about the trials of relationships and modern technology.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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

Series 2, Episode 6 - It Never Rains....

When Del arranges a holiday in the Benidorm sun, he and Rodney are tempted to leave Grandad at home - but he soon has a change of heart and has an extra bed put in their hotel room. All's well in Spain - until the old man is arrested!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 7 - Backs To The Wall

Whilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Lolly Adefope, Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Russell Kane, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 7

Russell Kane and Lolly Adefope play classics like Ghosts 'n Goblins and Lemmings, as well as the intriguingly titled Get Your Baps Out.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 2

The fact-busting fun continues as Lee Mack is joined by broadcaster Sara Cox, MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace and comedian Rhod Gilbert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Soccer pundit Ron Manager offers more words of wisdom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 5

In this episode, Jon Richardson and Jonathan Ross take on guest captain Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell, with Jessie Cave in alongside Susie Dent. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mammy's Secret

Mrs Brown is concerned that her family are keeping too many secrets. Her daughter, Cathy, won't tell anyone about her new boyfriend and son Mark won't tell anyone why wife Betty has thrown him out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 4

Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Nish Kumar and Romesh Ranganathan are the guests this week.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 1, Episode 3

The fun continues this week with TOWIE fashionista Lydia Bright, singer and reality TV star Jake Quickenden, comedians Luisa Omielan and Matt Richardson and model Vogue Williams going up against a new group of pals.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 4

The stakes are high in the final leg of the boys' US adventure as they take on three last make-or-break challenges that will determine who'll be humiliating themselves at New York's number one drag club.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 6 - Funeral

Jeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.

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

Mock The Week

Series 11, Highlights Special

Dara O'Briain and the regulars present a special highlights edition of the topical comedy show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 5

Sir Norman has explaining to do. Vicky does a spot of babysitting. Lou finishes cementing the patio at
Andy's house.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 6

Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.

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