British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 11th August 2019

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 6 - Divided We Stand

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing

Having discovered that the train he and Sheila catch into London has been cancelled, Peter heads to the offices of British Rail to demand changes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 1 - Peter Sellers

The fascinating life story of Peter Sellers, who became famous on radio as one of The Goons, and then in the movies too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows left to right: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Dick Twist (Jason Watkins)

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 1 - It Was Panning

Penny is threatening to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she doesn't sort her life out...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 2 - What A Surprise

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man. Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 2 - Banged Up

Second of three programmes celebrating this truly classic sitcom. Find out about life on set, while cast members, the writers and fans share their memories.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (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 nine episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of the lie-based panel game.

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

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 6

Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 7, Episode 5 - Control-Alt-Delete

Martin reaches breaking point with being followed around by Buddy: He resolves to find a vet to have him put him down.

U&W channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest Cut

Susan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 1, Episode 3 - When The Going Gets Tough

As Ben receives notification of an "interview" with the tax inspector, Bill gets into a spot of bother at the supermarket. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a note and phone number to resolve, and Jenny's going vegetarian.

U&W channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 3 - Parisian Beauty

Ben is convinced the French exchange student they're housing, Sylvie, is eyeing him up... but who does she really fancy him? Michael is horrified when he discovers he'll have to share a room with Nick!

Talking Pictures TV 6:30pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Sunday Lunchtime Drink

Walter and Leslie sneak off to the pub for a Sunday drink; Ada and Ruth aren't too amused to find out that there wasn't, in fact, extra work to be done at the church.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 1, Episode 4 - Love And Marriage

Bill's mother comes to stay, and is just as difficult as ever. Meanwhile, Bill's also finding it increasingly difficult to communicate and reason with Jenny - could daughter be turning into mother?

U&W channel logo 7pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Saluting Dad's Army. Alexander Armstrong

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 1

Alexander Armstrong begins a 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the inspiration for the show and how it made it to the screen. Alongside fascinating and entertaining archive material, the show features interviews with actors from the very earliest episodes, members of the production team who were there when it all started and a veteran of the real Home Guard.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 3 - Droit De Seigneur Ben

When Brigitte sets Janey up on a date with the son of Lord Whitten, she is over the moon because "he's absolutely gorgeous".

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the wartime sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Last Resort

For Susan's 40th birthday, Ben... or rather Janey... decides that he and Susan should go away for the weekend.

U&Drama channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 3

Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 2, Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with comedy from Rob Beckett. The world's fastest illusionist, Hans Klok, flies in to wow the Palladium audience - and to teach Jimmy a few tricks.

Quest 9pm
60 min
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 17

The host, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Ed Byrne and Marcus Brigstoke, oversees the contest between The Bob Stewart's from Belfast and The Badger Inn from Cheshire.

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

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

U&Drama channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Billy Liar. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Crabtree (Rodney Bewes), Billy Fisher (Tom Courtenay)

Billy Liar

Billy Fisher is a young dreamer working for a funeral director who is constantly retreating into a fantasy world.

U&Drama channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 2 - Wedding

The big day of Gary's wedding has arrived, complete with last-minute doubts.

BBC Two 10pm
12 min
The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk. Herbert Clunkerdunk (Spencer Jones). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk

Series 1, Episode 3 - Automated Dialogue Replacement

Herbert has an all-important ADR voiceover session to attend this week. Meanwhile, the news that he has spent their entire savings on glow-in-the-dark paint leaves Bobby severely unimpressed. Later, when Herbert and Bobby are called in for an urgent parent-teacher meeting at their son's school, Herbert relives some bad childhood memories.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, John Robins, Jon Richardson, Holly Walsh. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 6 - People

Jon Richardson and guests Josh Widdicombe, John Robins and Holly Walsh discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with People - are greetings getting out of hand? Are robots doing all our thinking? And how is Josh offending so many people over text?

BBC Two 10:10pm
10 min
The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk. Herbert Clunkerdunk (Spencer Jones). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk

Series 1, Episode 4 - Headshots

It's Headshot Day! Herbert is determined to recreate some flashy new headshots for his portfolio in the hope of landing a professional acting job to help pay for all the stuff he's been buying off the internet. Will Herbert score his dream job in time to pay the council tax bill?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

A selection of episodes from the third series of the laddish sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An Octave

Greg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 8 - Operations

If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Matthew Malone (Neil Stuke), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 2, Episode 4 - Heavy Bondage & Custard Creams

Stoat, a former boyfriend of Mandy's, pays a visit to the flat despite the fact that he should still be in prison. Armed and not as dangerous as he thinks, he holds Matt, Martin, Clare, Jason and Mandy hostage, until Mandy finds an unusual way of disarming him.

U&W channel logo 1am (repeat)
John Bishop In Conversation With.... Image shows from L to R: John Bishop, Paddy McGuinness. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 4, Episode 3 - Paddy McGuinness

John Bishop sits down with close friend, comedian and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness. Paddy reflects on his close relationship with his mother, taking the plunge into showbiz and his unexpected rise to fame as well as working with Peter Kay and is incredibly open about the reality of living with his children's autism.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Matthew Malone (Neil Stuke), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 2, Episode 5 - Tangerine Candyfloss & Herne Bay Rock

Martin is depressed as his relationship with Clare has ended. Mandy decides to go back to university and a former lecturer is particularly keen to see her. Back at the flat, Martin and Mandy discover the secret thoughts of Matthew Norman Malone when they read his journal.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another Groom

The shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sketch show from Brian Limond.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15am (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 2, Episode 1 - Whatever Happened To Gloria Robbins?

The trio get into a lather when a glamorous film star arrives on the ward.

U&Dave channel logo 2:55am
65 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 1

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 1 - Back

Daisy returns to 23 Meteor Street after a holiday in Asia only to find that someone else has moved into her room. Suffering from jet lag and the mundane nature of her life, Daisy is confused by a visit from two sinister Government agents. Tim has confronted his feelings towards George Lucas whilst Daisy has been gone.

Talking Pictures TV 3:55am (repeat)
The History Of Mr Polly

The History Of Mr Polly

A repeat of this 1949 film.

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