British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 11th June 2014

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Deadheading. Image shows from L to R: CSM Jo Black (Miriam Margolyes), DCI Alma Blair (Julie Hesmondhalgh). Copyright: Savvy Productions

Deadheading

Episode 3

Alma and Jason follow the money to intrigue on a market veg stall.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 4, Episode 5 - One Dog and His Man

Why is Henry chewing a leg of Sandy's piano? Is he losing his canine marbles? He needs to go to the Dog Whisperer. To get Henry back, Sandy has to take to the skies.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm
10 min
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 18 - The Best Nest

Pops is distraught; he has lost his hat! Boj goes off to find it, but only finds Denzil doing a warbly whistle. Together they come across a rare bird, the giggly warbler, which has decided to use Pops's lost hat as its nest. Can Boj and Denzil find an alternative nest for the warbler and return Pops's hat to him?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
25 min
DNN. Image shows from L to R: Bob Roberts (William Andrews), Felicity Bond (Kelly-Anne Lyons). Copyright: BBC

DNN

Series 2, Episode 6

There's World Cup fever as the team unveil their football song, Nellie Osmond investigates weird and wonderful spa treatments, and terrified travel reporter Bea Rhodes finally retreats to the safety of the studio.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm
10 min
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 13

This episode's jokers are Wallacestone versus Armley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 12, Episode 4 - Walking Stiff Can Make You Famous

An unexpected encounter with a horse points Foggy in the direction of making his first million.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 3

This week a school fundraiser proves unusually challenging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm
30 min
Youngers. Image shows from L to R: Davina (Shavani Seth), Jay (Calvin Demba), Yemi (Ade Oyefeso). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Youngers

Series 2, Episode 6 - What Happened To Keeping It Real?

With a baby to look after, Ashley is determined to do whatever it takes to secure a record deal.

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)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mortgage

Lee's former flatmate Kate has moved back to America, so Tim decides to sell the flat.

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 5

Guest host Mel Giedroyc is joined by guest panellists Reverend Richard Coles and Ross Noble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

London Live 10pm
60 min
CTRL Freaks. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gibson, Jacob Edwards, Bec Hill. Copyright: Nerd TV

CTRL Freaks

Episode 2

The comedians turn American nerd Emily into a ditzy pop performer and single party girl Carly must admit to her friends that she's dating twin brothers.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 3, Episode 5

The future of Pucks! hangs in the balance as the network hosts its annual party for the Television Press.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca Front

This week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
To Hull And Back. Image shows from L to R: Sheila (Maureen Lipman), Sophie (Lucy Beaumont)

To Hull And Back

Pilot, Episode 1 - The French Connection

Sophie feels more trapped. Sophie dreams of moving to London to meet her dad and to become a famous actress. Will this dream come true?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
Have I Got News For You. Jennifer Saunders. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Paper Cuts

Jennifer Saunders talks about her extensive career and extraordinary life. She discusses her childhood and meeting her future husband and comedy partner on the early comedy circuit. She talks about her comedy partnership with Dawn French and the amazing success they had, and also talks candidly about her marriage to Ade Edmondson and her battle with cancer.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
24 Hours To Go Broke. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

24 Hours To Go Broke

Episode 5 - Iceland

Phil Tufnell and Susan Calman are dropped off on a remote volcanic beach just outside Reykjavik. Their case contains just under two million krona and their champion spends include a round of midnight golf.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Mission Improbable. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Lizzie Bates), Jane (Catriona Knox), Amelia (Anna Emerson). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Mission Improbable

Series 2, Episode 3 - Scotland!

Jane, Lucy and Amelia try to uncover a drug-smuggling operation on the remote island of Todday.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 12

Keith is joined by award-winning actor and director Noel Clarke, Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen, Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy and Hollyoaks model Gemma Merna. Rufus Hound acts as Team Captain.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Matt Berry

I, Regress

Series 1, Episode 6

Dr Berry treats some intimidating east-ender twins with unexpected past lives. Can he pull off the double?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
40 min version
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 5 - Sara Cox, Aled Jones, Josh Widdicombe

DJ Sara Cox, singer and TV personality Aled Jones and comedian Josh Widdicombe try to dump slogan T-shirts, fish bones and The Lord of the Rings into Room 101.

BBC Four 11:25pm (repeat)
Norman Wisdom: His Story. Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom: His Story

Special celebrating the life and work of late comic actor Norman Wisdom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 4

Having taken over hosting duties on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Nick Grimshaw does the same on the anarchic music quiz. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by singer Conor Maynard.

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