British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 12th March 2014

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
HR. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Kate Fahy), Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Ed (David Haig), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 5, Episode 4 - Everybody's Doing It

Sam, addled by Kate and Peter's audible intimacy, finally decides on internet dating. Then a knock on the front door changes everything.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 11 - Quiche

Josh is planning to take Rachel to a music festival. But when Mum insists Josh goes with Dexter instead, Josh has to try to get a spare ticket for the sold out festival from nerdy Natalie. Trouble is, Natalie has promised the ticket to Nero.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 1, Episode 4 - The B&B

A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble, so it is time for Milton to dust off those nylon sheets and let the sparks fly.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 10 - Jungles

With Reginald D. Hunter, Greg Proops and David O'Doherty.

OH TV 8pm
30 min
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 11 - Tobi's Arsenal Birthday

Dad promises to take Tobi to the Arsenal game for his birthday. When he realises how expensive tickets are, he goes to extraordinary lengths to find cheaper ones and get Tobi to the game!

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 3, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and learned friend Marcus du Sautoy teach guests Lee Mack and Miles Jupp a lesson or two in the engaging numbers show. The gang fence with pirate-themed posers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 1 - From Stage To Screen

A tribute to the much-loved double act, featuring never-before-seen clips of their early TV shows and a rare interview with Eric Morecambe's wife, Joan.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 45, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Frank Skinner in the host's chair with guest panellists Matt Forde and Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 1 - Yuppy Love

Del has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Shell (Poppy Rush), Katy (Aimee-Ffion Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Harrowing

An episode set in a gothic mansion owned by a brother and sister who shut themselves away from the outside world.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 1, Episode 1 - Not A Very Nice Biscuit

Dave Gorman performs a series of witty stand-up shows, exclusive to Dave. The bearded wonder takes a sideways look at the messages we receive every day.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 5

With Sanjeev Bhaskar, John Hannah and Kathy Burke.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 3 - Funeral

Abbey Grove is rocked by the death of one of their staff.

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 10

Ed Byrne joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle whilst Gina Yashere joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Twitter

History Retweeted

Episode 4 - The Fall of the Berlin Wall

East meets West in the field of online dating, 1980s children's programming pops up on your screen, and Tim Berners-Lee tweets about his world-changing new invention.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
My Mad Fat Diary. Image shows from L to R: Rae Earl (Sharon Rooney), Finn (Nico Mirallegro). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

My Mad Fat Diary

Series 2, Episode 4 - Chapter 4: Friday

As Rae grows closer to Liam, his new girlfriend Amy starts getting suspicious and threatens to beat Rae up if she doesn't back off her man. Meanwhile, Archie is struggling to cope after Rae outed him to Lois. When Lois threatens to tell the entire college the truth, Archie has to decide if he can finally face his fears and come out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 3 - Pornography

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Michael McIntyre Chat Show

Episode 1 - Terry Wogan, Lily Allen, Alan Sugar

Michael McIntyre launches his new chat show. He is joined by Sir Terry Wogan, singer Lily Allen, and Lord Sugar.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 1, Episode 4

The comedy following a community psychiatric nurse on her rounds continues.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 3, Episode 1 - Salford

This week Frank is in Salford and Dave Gorman is amongst the guests joining him.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 6, Episode 10 - Richard Branson, Jennifer Hudson, Davina McCall, Sue Perkins

Jonathan welcomes billionaire business tycoon and soon-to-be astronaut Sir Richard Branson, singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, Great British Bake Off star Sue Perkins and presenter Davina McCall. There is also music from multi-platinum rockers Elbow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 3

Ken is forced to downsize the transport for the Big Boy's Beano, they'll be going in a taxi soon.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 4 - Lord Emsworth Acts For The Best

Clarence has grown a preposterous beard and Beach must ensure the world never gets to see it. Meanwhile, Freddie woos a Hollywood starlet by making a movie at Blandings: but Connie mustn't find out. Matters are complicated by religious maniac Drusilla on the prowl.

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