British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
House On Fire. Image shows from L to R: Matt South (Jody Latham), Vicky Johnson (Emma Pierson). Copyright: Pacificus Productions

House On Fire

Series 3, Episode 1 - Marriage

What do you do when you have got a tax bill you cannot pay? Answer: Marry your irritating flatmate. Result: Mayhem.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Clive Anderson

The Guessing Game

Series 2, Episode 4

Clive Anderson, Alex Horne and Susan Calman are joined by guests Des Clarke and Maeve Higgins.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
25 min
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost And Found Boy

Things have been disappearing around Strange Hill High. As the new kid, suspicion falls on Mitchell, especially in Headmaster Abercrombie's eyes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 5, Episode 4

More from the ground-breaking Radio 4 show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.

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 6, Episode 6 - Just In Time

When a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

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 7, Episode 10 - René Of The Gypsies

With ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
50 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 2, Episode 4

Brainbox comedian Dara O Briain teams up with Oxford professor Marcus du Sautoy to make maths interesting. Solving conundrums here are guests Miles Jupp and Stephen Mangan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 8:50pm
30 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 41, Episode 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

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 1, Episode 3

Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting with Kate. Having now got over the shock of Chantelle's pregnancy, Janice begins to bond with her daughter. Geoff and his mother do a duet at the karaoke.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before. Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick. Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 5 - Saturday Night Diva

Horrified to realise it's Saturday night and he's not got anything planned, Tom rushes out for an evening at one of London's top gay clubs in the hope of meeting someone. Back at Paradist Passage, Linda takes the opportunity to invite Jez round for a drink or twelve.

U&Dave channel logo 9:50pm (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 5, Episode 6

David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
55 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 3, Episode 5

On the show this week, the team discuss gay marriage; 'swivel-eyed loons' and David Cameron's leadership with Gyles Brandreth; and Google's taxes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 6 - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

Linda's outraged when Tom announces his intention to marry a woman. But she needn't fret: his betrothed is a lesbian who merely needs to stay in the country for her girlfriend. Linda struggles to understand the situation, but there is just a week before the big day...

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

BBC Four 10:45pm (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 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?

After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.

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

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide Shut

Alan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 2, Episode 4 - About Poorly Relatives

Nathan is unsympathetic when his parents are ill, as he has an important gig and needs to be on his A game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod Gilbert

This week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
One. David Quantick. Copyright: Random Entertainment

One

Radio sketch show created by David Quantick, in which no sketch features more than one voice.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm
55 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)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 4

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.

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