British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 7th March 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 6 - Gambled

The two penniless friends bank on a huge lottery win.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
On Mardle Fen. Copyright: BBC

On Mardle Fen

Series 4, Episode 2 - Wives

Warwick's granddaughter is back from college and she is curious about the family. She wants to trace her roots. In particular, she has been wondering about her grandmother, but her request touches a nerve.

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

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 7 - Megatronic

Sadie uses bribery and corruption to beat Dede in the race to be deputy head girl, even though she really doesn't want the job.

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 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Life: An Idiot's Guide. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

Life: An Idiot's Guide

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dishonesty

Sara Pascoe, Matt Forde, Carey Marx and David O'Doherty offer an idiot's guide to dishonesty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 6 - Things Aren't Simple Any More

After Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him and vows to take revenge on the hit-and-run driver responsible.

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

Watson & Oliver

Series 1, Episode 3

In this week's episode, the Georgian ladies have Absolutely No Sense or Sensibility whilst picknicking, and a pair of schoolgirls go clothes shopping. Back in the studio, Lorna and Ingrid receive some surprising news from James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 episodes from the third and sixth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

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 40, Episode 1

With guest host Benedict Cumberbatch and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

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 5 - Poem For Uncle Jack

Who is the man outside? Why do Roger and Val need help from Julie Andrews?

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

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 5

Jimmy Carr, Robert Webb and Andrew Maxwell are the guests for the fifth episode of the show in which panellists devise - and answer - the questions.

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 5

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

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

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 5 - Lifestyle

Kevin goes to the tailor's for a pair of jeans. He wants to see what it's like to go posh as opposed to wrestling in a high-street shop. Jack Whitehall gives Kevin some style tips too.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm
50 min version
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 3

In the third show the ads are themed around toys, and Micky and Mark are joined by comedians Sean Lock and Miles Jupp.

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 3 - Chance

Tim tackles the dicey issue of 'chance' via a selection of poems, including The Wrong Number That Led to a Marriage and Probably Gay.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
The Story Of Light Entertainment. Copyright: Shine

The Story Of Light Entertainment

Episode 4 - The Comics

This edition charts the comedian's meteoric rise to the top, from working men's clubs to Tony Hancock to 1980s alternative comedy.

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 3 - About Work

Nathan's family know that he is committed to a career in comedy, but it doesn't stop them persuading him to take a job at his dad's office.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

The fabulous double act present a medley of cinematic spoofs from recent series of French and Saunders. Featuring their versions of Misery, Thelma and Louise and Dangerous Liaisons.

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