British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 14th December 2011

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, Angus Deayton, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 2

Patrick McGuinness and Fay Ripley join David Mitchell whilst John Barrowman and Dominic Wood are Lee Mack's guests.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 4

It's round four and, while Flintoff's best mate and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison joins the Reds, Mock The Week's Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues. Corden referees.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 8, Episode 3

Victoria Coren and guests David Mitchell, Richard Coles and Diane Abbott challenge received opinion and knee-jerk thinking.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 3 - Polymorph

A chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
Royal Variety Performance 2011. Peter Kay

Royal Variety Performance 2011

Peter Kay hosts The Royal Variety Performance 2011 from The Lowry at Salford Quays in Manchester. The bill features the very best of British and international music talent. There is also stand-up from Jason Manford, Greg Davies and Tim Minchin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Sir Walter Raleigh (Simon Jones). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 3 - Potato

When Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Image shows from L to R: Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 3, Episode 6

Nancy Dell'Olio pops up in the most unlikely places, Alan Carr does his day job, and soap's most unlikely love story makes a return.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Class Of 62

A school reunion has unexpected repercussions for the Trotter family, as events threaten to disrupt Del's glorious path to fatherhood.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 8

With guest host Lee Mack and panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
The Café. Image shows from L to R: Richard Dickens (Ralf Little), Sarah Porter (Michelle Terry). Copyright: Jellylegs

The Café

Series 1, Episode 5 - Fragile, Handle With Care

Everyone wants to know how Sarah's meeting with the literary agent went. Brenda makes her an offer, but Carol's got bigger concerns.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 6, Episode 11

With Adam Bloom and Gina Yashere.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Class Dismissed. Frank Skinner. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

In this one-off special, Frank Skinner is joined by comedians Micky Flanagan, Roisin Conaty and Miles Jupp to assess whether class is still relevant in the 21st century. Probing analysis meets comedy chat, as our comics become intrepid reporters, examining the subject through their own unorthodox reports.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (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?

Series 4, Episode 8

Joining David's team this week are comedian John Bishop and star of Gavin And Stacey, Joanna Page. With Lee are EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and comic actor Chris Addison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 6

Ardal O'Hanlon and Richard Herring are the guests joining Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed

Series 1, Episode 1

Comedy by Nick Mohammed set at Tilford Road Police Station. Nick and and his fellow officers attempt to fathom who killed the man with the missing head. With Nick Mohammed, Anna Crilly and Colin Hoult.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Rudy (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 3, Episode 7

When Seth finds a resurrection super power he uses it to bring his dead ex-girlfriend, Shannon back to life...

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 8

With guest host Lee Mack and panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 4 - Donkey

Following on a theory of appearing a 'donkey' in comparison to Patsy's 'racehorse', Edina commits herself to lose weight. Will the desired effects be seen fast enough?

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