British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 30th January 2013

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Scapegoat

After an unprofessional mishap at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre, one of the social workers needs to fall on their sword.

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
30 min
Clock

Monday To Friday

Radio Scotland comedy about two single parents that kill time together while their kids are at school.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 3, Episode 3

Comedy show featuring all your favourite animals, only this time they're chatting. With special guest Dani Harmer.

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

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mamalicious

When Steve tries to make Sadie spend Mother's Day with his new girlfriend, Sadie goes on a campaign to get rid of her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 13 - One Flew Out Of The Cuckoo's Nest

Nick decides to get his own flat but makes sure he gets some support (and money!) from his parents in the process.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 4, Episode 4 - Wokingham

When his mum falls ill, Martin has to deal with a sister, a van and a moustache. Meanwhile, Carolyn and Douglas become locked in a game that can never end.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 4, Episode 2 - Horse-trading

Arkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Middle-Class Rip-Off

A constituency matter concerning an expensive and unused art gallery and a near-bankrupt football club threatens to gouge a deep divide between Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Should art and culture for the middle classes be subsidised?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 3

Turn that frown upside down with this latest serving of stand-up. Hanging out with John Bishop this week are fellow funny people Rob Rouse, Hal Cruttenden and Tiffany Stevenson, and showbiz stalwarts Michael Ball, Bobby Davro and Mount Pleasant's Angela Griffin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series from the sitcom by Ruth Jones and James Corden. Repeated again as of 01.00.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 5

Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. The Oracle's tall tales get him in trouble with the police. Diana comes to help her recently conned son Martin but only succeeds in making him feel much, much worse. Mel and Madge end up taking to the stage at The Benidorm Palace.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 3, Episode 5 - Norwich

This week, Frank Skinner is joined in Norwich by Russell Howard and Jamelia.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 4

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Derek. Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Series 1, Episode 1

The retirement home's future comes under threat after a visit from the local council reveals the latest budget cuts are going to have a negative impact on funding.

BBC Four 10:03pm
30 min
Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Jonathan Watson), Bob Servant (Brian Cox), Nick Edwards (Rufus Jones), Phillippa Edwards (Pollyanna McIntosh). Copyright: BBC

Bob Servant

Bob Servant Independent, Episode 2 - A Local Man

The by-election favourite Nick Edwards arrives in town with his smart, glamorous wife and campaign manager, Philippa.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Way To Go. Image shows from L to R: Cozzo (Marc Wootton), Scott (Blake Harrison), Joey (Ben Heathcote). Copyright: BBC

Way To Go

Episode 2 - The Business End Of Things

When their second client, Elroy, deems their assisted-suicide operation amateurish, Scott decides if they're going to be a legitimate business they've got to start acting like one.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 7, Episode 9

With guests Jack Whitehall and Ed Byrne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 5

Agony aunt Sarah dishes out real advice for real people, solving the nations problems with her Support Group.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 1

The irrepressible Keith Lemon presents a brand new series of the topical showbiz panel show. Christine Bleakley, Phillip Schofield and Corrie actor Chris Fountain join Holly, Fearne and Rufus.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Middle-Class Rip-Off

A constituency matter concerning an expensive and unused art gallery and a near-bankrupt football club threatens to gouge a deep divide between Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Should art and culture for the middle classes be subsidised?

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