British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 6th March 2013

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm
5 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 8 - Mission Inboxible

The Farmer is engrossed in trying to set up his new computer. The Flock take the opportunity of his back being turned to have a game of football. When the ball accidentally lands inside the farmhouse, under the nose of the Farmer, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to help him retrieve it.

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

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 7 - Dinnerlicious

When Sadie thinks Taylor is about to dump her, she decides to go 'retro' and cook dinner for him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My Bill

Tom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 2, Episode 3

Sue Perkins hosts a panel show in which guests are posed moral and ethical choices. With Dave Gorman, Anita Anand, Mark Evans and Jenny Eclair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Gâteau From The Château

General Von Klinkerhoffen's control over the town is beginning to be felt, and no one is happy; not the resistance, nor the army, and certainly not the gestapo. But with the help of drugs, poison darts and exploding confectionery, one party must be able to stop him - right?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Fool Britannia. Dom Joly. Copyright: ITV Studios

Fool Britannia

Series 1, Episode 1

In the first episode, Dom's disguised as an unorthodox vicar causing havoc in the Cotswolds; a 'Happy To Help' booth is anything but helpful in Oxford, Cambridge and Bath; and an overzealous Health and Safety officer causes trouble in Liverpool.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Nicked Knockwurst

When the Communist Resistance hold Herr Flick's sausage ransom, a plan is concocted for René to buy it from them. Of course, they'd all be better off going in disguise...

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Fool Britannia. Dom Joly. Copyright: ITV Studios

Fool Britannia

Series 1, Episode 2

Dom Joly continues in his attempt to fool an entire nation. Armed with a truckload of hidden cameras and disguises, Dom unleashes a whole host of brand new characters across the UK.

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

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 8

John Bishop continues to lasso laughs, ably joined by comics Andrew Lawrence and Tom O'Connor, and a merry-go-round of familiar faces, including singer Michael Ball and socialite/one-time 'it girl' Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 5

Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check.

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.

BBC Four 9pm
60 min
Michael Grade & The World's Oldest Joke. Image shows from L to R: Ken Dodd, Michael Grade

Michael Grade & The World's Oldest Joke

Michael Grade goes on the trail of the world's oldest joke as he sets out to discover whether jokes come and go with the passing of time or whether we are still laughing at the same things our ancestors did.

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 4, Episode 4

A freak storm batters Benidorm and Les/Lesley has to arrange some bingo entertainment with rather unusual prizes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 5

John Oliver returns to the programme on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Meanwhile David Mitchell and Jo Brand are on Rory Bremner's team this time.

BBC Three 10pm
Russell Brand

Russell Brand's Give it Up Gig for Comic Relief

Russell Brand hosts a star-studded music and comedy fundraising gig. Comedians appearing include Eddie Izzard, Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding, Simon Amstell and Doc Brown.

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

Derek

Series 1, Episode 6

Hannah receives a phone call from a man claiming to be Derek's estranged father. She informs Derek and asks him whether he would like to arrange a meeting, however Derek doesn't want to know.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
Anna & Katy. Image shows from L to R: Anna Crilly, Katy Wix. Copyright: Roughcut Television

Anna & Katy

Episode 1

Meet Anna and Katy, with exciting new cookery programme Rice Britannia; daytime chat show Congratulation; and Lee Mack co-hosting Germany's version of Countdown, Kuntworts.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 2, Episode 2

Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke and Ed Byrne join Alexander Armstrong to ask and answer questions. Also appearing, via Skype, is Jack's dad, Michael Whitehall.

BBC Four 10:45pm (repeat)
The Art Of Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: forgetaboutit

The Art Of Tommy Cooper

BBC Wales documentary on the life and work of the magician and comedy legend Tommy Cooper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An Alan

Despite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Terry Pratchett's Eric

Terry Pratchett's Eric

Episode 1

Rincewind, the most cowardly and incompetent wizard in all of Discworld, is attempting to escape the Dungeon Dimensions. And the Demon King of Hell. Oh, and a parrot.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
45 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 7

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Copyright: John Stanley Productions / BBC

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 2, Episode 1

Matt Lucas returns as host of his own awards ceremony with nominations provided by his guests, comedy actor Robert Webb, comedian Ardal O'Hanlon and star of Citizen Khan, Adil Ray.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 3

Stand-up comedians Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 9 - Antelopes

With Dave Gorman, Jeremy Hardy and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 3

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 1, Episode 6

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look at the week. Jonathan Ross is the guest.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Stephen Wight), Mary (Kelly Adams), Millsy (Gary Carr), Nick (Oliver Chris). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 1, Episode 1

The Bluestone 42 team are called out on routine ops with their CIA liaison officer Carter, where things take a drastic turn. Back at base, Nick takes an instant shine to the new padre. How will she react?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Little Crackers. HM The Queen Mother (Dawn French)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 11 - Dawn French's Little Cracker

Make way for the Queen Mother who comes to visit in an autobiographical short inspired by and starring Dawn French.

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