British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 25th April 2013

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

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 5, Episode 4

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto using policies suggested by his studio audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Leaving Of Liverpool

Gary and Phoebe look likely to change the course of history in wartime Liverpool, where Ron's grandfather is said to have been a hero.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 5, Episode 24 - Wedding Bloss

Faced with the prospect of her marrying Monsieur Alfonse, René finally proposes and arranges his re-marriage to Edith. At the chateau, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the search for missing gold; Herr Flick is convinced that René knows its whereabouts.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Home Is The Hero

Terry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 3

Featuring appearances from actor and comedian Johnny Vegas, Sky Sports presenter Charlotte Jackson and former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp, no doubt looking forward to a bit of father-son time with Jamie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dog

The discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 4

Dad is suffering from a terrible hangover, and it seems worse as he struggles against the issues of his family.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Snodgrass. Copyright: North Of Watford Film & TV

Snodgrass

Comedy drama imagining what John Lennon's life would have been like if he had walked out on the Beatles in 1962.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Watson & Oliver. Image shows from L to R: Lorna Watson, Ingrid Oliver. Copyright: BBC

Watson & Oliver

Series 2, Episode 1

A realistic cookery programme shows how to bin your burnt dinner and order a take-away; two policewomen get a bit too musical; a prime minister comes up with the ultimate excuse to duck out of a boring dinner; and there's wall-to-wall cakes and cockney mums in a loving re-creation of Call the Midwife.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 42, Episode 3

Guest host Lee Mack is joined by panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Derbyshire.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 1

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 9, Episode 9

The star players this episode are X Factor 2011 alumnus Amelia Lily, Eamonn Holmes and wife Ruth Langsford, comedian Rob Beckett and Ashley Banjo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Infanta Maria Escalosa of Spain (Miriam Margolyes). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 4 - The Queen Of Spain's Beard

In need of more land and alliances across Europe, the King arranges a speedy marriage between the Spanish Infanta, Maria, and Edmund. However, whilst she appears besotted with her betrothed, the Duke of Edinburgh is horrified and resolves to get out of the ceremony any way he can.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 6 - Saturnalia

It's the festival of Saturnalia and the celebration on the stroke of midnight is the perfect opportunity for Marcus to make a move on Cynthia. But will his efforts be in vain?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 5, Episode 2

Mark Watson joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Jo Caulfield joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Vod (Zawe Ashton), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 1, Episode 6

JP finds out his father has serious health issues, and decides the best response is to take his first acid trip. Oregon is distraught to learn that her childhood horse is dying, culminating in the revelation that she isn't called Oregon at all, but Melissa.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 4, Episode 16 - Steve Coogan, Saoirse Ronan, Will.i.am

Jonathan welcomes the man behind Alan Partridge, Steve Coogan, and Atonement, Hanna and The Lovely Bones star Saoirse Ronan. Music star Will.i.am chats and performs live in the studio.

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