British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 18th February 2015

CITV 9:25am
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 5 - Green Bean

Bean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.

CITV 9:40am
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash Machine

Mr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 4 - Bike

Nero's new bike proves to be a disaster - not just for him but for Clem and Dexter too. Someone will have to pay.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 18

Keith Fitt makes another world record attempt - this time he's trying to juggle the greatest number of teddies ever. Loveable Humphrey stretches himself at a yoga class, whilst the Lost Pirate finds himself marooned on a desert island that looks a little bit like a sandpit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 4 - Return Of The Prodigal Prat

When the local paper announces Ben's death, he sees it as an opportunity to avoid doing all the things he doesn't want to do.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Reece Shearsmith. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 1 - Adam Buxton interviews Reece Shearsmith

Comedian, actor, technophile and one half of 'Adam and Joe' Adam Buxton talks to the co-creator and star of The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No. 9, Reece Shearsmith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 5 - Owed To Susan

The Harpers' marriage is threatened by Susan's discovery that the love poem Ben wrote to woo her was not an original.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 5

It's been a particularly stressful few weeks, and with the menopause kicking in, Barbara's had enough. Unfortunately, Jim can't see what he's done wrong, and the argument soon spreads to Dave and Denise. But after Bar storms out, Jim reveals a new side...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 8 - Fashion

With Reginald D. Hunter, Rich Hall and Clive Anderson.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Jolyon Rubinstein, Heydon Prowse. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Special - Revolution Presents: Democracy Dealers

The team behind The Revolution Will Be Televised present a fly-on-the-wall portrait of some terrifyingly inept Members of Parliament.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Episode 2

Stella worries about Michael, who is acting out of character, while Aunty Brenda and the newly flush Dai lock horns during a fraught business meeting.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'Carroll

Frank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 4

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Up The Women. Image shows from L to R: Helen (Rebecca Front), Margaret (Jessica Hynes). Copyright: BBC / Baby Cow Productions

Up The Women

Series 2, Episode 5 - Vote

The BICCPRWS are taken hostage when the hall is used as a polling station.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Chris Addison, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 10

Dara O'Briain and the regulars give another week a thorough going over with guests Ed Byrne, Stewart Francis and Adam Hills.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary

It's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. David O'Doherty

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 7

Alan Davies muses on Vegas marriages and hit singles with Johnny Vegas, David O'Doherty, Grace Dent and Sean Kelly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Irish Micks And Legends. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Yasmine Akram. Copyright: Green Dragon Media

Irish Micks And Legends

Series 2, Episode 3 - Diarmuid And Grainne

Aisling and Yasmine tell the tale of famous young lovers Diarmuid and Grainne. It is an affair that ended like most Irish stories - terribly.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 3, Episode 1 - Love

Tim Key grapples with the concept of love by telling the story of one man's romance with a beautiful cashier. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Reality Bites. Image shows from L to R: Emma Willis, Stephen Mulhern, Joel Dommett. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Reality Bites

Episode 2

Guests on the second show are reality TV star Rylan Clark, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Matt Edmondson

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Angus Deayton. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 2, Episode 7

With guest panellists Tara Palmer-Tompkinson, Vic Reeves, Shane Richie and Rhys Thomas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Cockroaches. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), Suze (Esther Smith). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Cockroaches

Episode 6

Tom and Laura are kidnapped by the Spectrum gang of cannibals, and thrown into jail. Will they be rescued in time?

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