British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 23rd October 2014

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm
10 min
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 34 - Still As Statues

Boj finds Mia upset because her paintings of the Twitchlets are ruined - they were meant to be a birthday present for her mum. Can Boj help Mia to make a new present?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 4, Episode 2

Featuring a sketch that you will never really own, the rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and a look at the often ignored positive side of stereotyping.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine

After the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 5 - Video Nasty

Rodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 5

There are communication problems in the Brockman house as Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance and Dad's phone gets the better of him.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 1 - Band

When Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
30 min
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke), Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Rock N Roll

Meg is traumatised when her parents announce a trial separation. Meanwhile Bunny has started seeing the banjo player from promising but unsigned band The New Harvesters, and Laura finds herself taking care of Gary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 2

Lou and Andy are in the countryside, and Judy of the Women's Institute projectile vomits over a visiting MP when she discovers the vol-au-vents were made to a recipe by Ainsley Harriott.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series Russell looks at Ebola, the UK Independence Party, Oscar Pistorius and a reopened Irish pub...

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Image shows from L to R: Bird (Katie Lyons), Simon (Stephen Wight), Nick (Oliver Chris), Towerblock (Matthew Lewis), Mary (Kelly Adams), Lt Col Smith (Tony Gardner), Faruq (Keeno Lee Hector). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 2, Episode 6

Bluestone 42's new robot is brazenly stolen from under their noses, which proves surpassingly useful in Nick's hunt for the Taliban bomber.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Rachael Stirling), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Episode 7

Keith, Gino and Fearne present more ludicrous games. Joining the panel this time are Hairy Bikers Dave Myers and Simon King; Craig Revel Horwood; Chloe Jasmine; and Charlotte Crosby.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lovesick. Image shows from L to R: Dylan (Johnny Flynn), Evie (Antonia Thomas), Luke (Daniel Ings). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Lovesick

Scrotal Recall, Episode 4 - Jane

Just before Angus and Helen's wedding, it's Evie's birthday; she plans to tell Dylan about her feelings, but there's a surprise party about to be sprung...

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 10 - Divination

With Graeme Garden, Johnny Vaughan and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: Tessa Coates, Romesh Ranganathan, Ellie White, Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 11, Episode 5

The week's stories cobbled together in a scrapbook sketch show, which anyone can write for. Uninformed, up to the minute, down to the dregs. Presented by Romesh Ranganathan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
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 18, Episode 3

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Tom Rosenthal, Craig Revel Horwood, Roisin Conaty and US comic Rob Delaney for this show.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 3

Vicky Pollard smokes on a bus, while Lou and Andy go ice-skating.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 1, Episode 6

Rob Brydon hosts the final edition. With guests including Milton Jones and Daniel Sloss. Neil Diamond and Paloma Faith provide the music.

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

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Candidate

The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Simon Callow, Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Katherine Parkinson, Meera Syal, Rik Mayall, Warwick Davis. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Untangler & Murder He Wrote

Warwick Davis and Emilia Fox narrate darkly comic tales. A man with a gift for untangling things tries to woo a princess. A wife is framed for a murder plot - by her own hubby.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
52 First Impressions With David Quantick. David Quantick. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

52 First Impressions With David Quantick

Series 1, Episode 2

Hear stories about David Bowie, Fidel Castro and David's dad, among others.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 8

Olympic medallist Jenny Jones, football legend Gianfranco Zola and comedian Johnny Vegas join Corden and co for the final episode of the series.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 3 - Something Happened

Douglas becomes a Spaceologist, Roy's life is changed by a bad back, and Jen gets involved with a rock band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 2 - Stiff

Linda and Tom are shocked and confused when they return home after a day's shopping to find Beryl laid in state in their living room. They weren't even aware she'd died!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Dapper Laughs: On The Pull. Daniel O'Reilly. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media / Big Minded

Dapper Laughs: On The Pull

Episode 4

This time, Dapper takes on his biggest challenge yet as he attempts to help a girl get some male attention. Will his outrageous dating advice work for the ladies too, or will he just try to take her home with him instead?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 1 - Band

When Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 3, Episode 1

Sketches include the monks and the milk pot, the two psychiatrists, and that rarest of things - Stephen singing.

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