British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
HR. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Jonathan Pryce), Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 3, Episode 4 - Disinherited

Sam and Peter resort to desperate measures, which now include visiting an aged aunt, who just happens to be writing her will.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blackmailamundo

Ashlii tries to blackmail Sadie, but Sadie has the last laugh when a certain boyband comes to call! Meanwhile, Keith kidnaps a dog for a good cause and Dede tries to teach the boys all about her favourite sci-fi show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 4, Episode 3

Mark aims to compile more policies for his manifesto.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Watson & Oliver. Image shows from L to R: Lorna Watson, Ingrid Oliver. Copyright: BBC

Watson & Oliver

Series 1, Episode 1

In the first episode, it emerges that Lorna Watson has a slight issue with timekeeping. We also see Wills and Kate relaxing at home, and visit a typical East End café. John Barrowman drops in for a performance with Ingrid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Go Down To The Woods

Marlene is distraught when Earl the dog and Tyler both go missing. Boycie, Bryan and Jed form a search party, but entering the haunted woods with night drawing in soon confounds the rescuers.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

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 41, Episode 9

Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

A selection of episodes from the sitcom by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. Repeated again as of 24.00.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 2, Episode 3 - Surprise!

A verdict leads to a meal and an email leads to a confession.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedy king Alexander Armstrong hosts a unique panel show in which panellists devise - as well as answer - the questions. With Ed Byrne, Mark Watson and Russell Kane.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
45 min
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 2, Episode 3

Lauren, Jimmy, David and Charlie are back to look over another week's news events.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?

Episode 3 - School

Kevin goes back to his school in Clydebank to try and finally finish the spice rack he started in woodwork. Kevin also catches up with James Corden, whose experience of school was very similar to Kevin's.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
The Mad Bad Ad Show. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Mark Dolan, Mark Watson. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Mad Bad Ad Show

Episode 1

The Mad Bad Ad Show brings together an original mix of challenges, comic banter and a bit of ad land insight. This week Mark Watson and Micky Flanagan are joined by Holly Walsh and Joe Wilkinson to promote confectionery.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 1, Episode 1 - Family

Edinburgh comedy award-winner Tim Key grapples with the idea of family via his narrative poem, The Godfather.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 1, Episode 1 - About Nightmare Relatives

The story of young up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from university, only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance.

BBC Four 11:25pm (repeat)
Sex And The Sitcom. Copyright: Crocodile Media

Sex And The Sitcom

Documentary examining how society's attitudes towards sex and sexuality since the 1950s have been reflected in sitcom.

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

Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.

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