British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 23rd May 2012

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boots

Why does Richard Wilson sleep with a pair of miners' boots by the bed?

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 14, Episode 9 - Wheelies

Compo, Clegg and Foggy prove that the invention of the wheel might not have been such a good idea after all.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 3, Episode 2

Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that seeks the finest wrong answers. With guests Barry Cryer, Holly Walsh and Lee Mack.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 1 - The End

Dimwitted third-class space ship technician Dave Lister is dumbstruck to find that, after what was supposed to be an 18-month punishment in stasis (suspended animation), he has woken up some 3 million years later, a radiation leak having long killed his Red Dwarf colleagues and left him as the last human being.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (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 3

David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Dudley Moore

The Unforgettable...

Series 5, Episode 7 - Dudley Moore

A tribute to Dudley Moore, who is best known for being part of a double act with Peter Cook and as an unlikely Hollywood star.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 3, Episode 6 - Wanted

Rodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 7

After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade. Michael Grade. Copyright: BBC

The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade

Episode 1 - After The War

Sixty years ago every UK town had a variety theatre. Michael Grade tells the story of this lost world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?

Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 8

Dara, Hugh and Andy joined by guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Stewart Francis and newcomer Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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

Series 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 6

Dara O'Briain examines how maths saves lives. He has comedian Alex Horne on hand to help him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 1 - The End

Dimwitted third-class space ship technician Dave Lister is dumbstruck to find that, after what was supposed to be an 18-month punishment in stasis (suspended animation), he has woken up some 3 million years later, a radiation leak having long killed his Red Dwarf colleagues and left him as the last human being.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Things To Come, That Might Have Been

Helen Keen looks at the power of the imagination to inspire some of the most creative and least likely of space endeavours - featuring un-dead astronauts, a nuclear-bomb-powered-flying-hotel and the British Space Programme.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Hattie Jacques

The Unforgettable...

Series 1, Episode 1 - Hattie Jacques

Documentary charting the private life and career of actress Hattie Jacques, who was famous for her roles in the Carry On films and the long-running sitcom Sykes. Features home-movie footage and interviews.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Strap In - It's Clever Peter. Image shows from L to R: Richard Bond, William Hartley, Ed Eales-White. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Strap In - It's Clever Peter

Episode 2

Sketches include a health and safety blow dart, a killer whale and a souffle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Ministerial Broadcast

Jim's still insisting on carrying out his 'grand design' for Britain's security - or at least as much of it as possible, and intends to use a television address to the nation to introduce it. There are a few hurdles to overcome first, however; not least the content of the script, and his appearance!

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 7

After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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