British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 25th February 2015

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And Round

The Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.

BBC Two 10:30am
30 min
See Hear: Deaf Comedy. Clive Mason. Copyright: BBC

See Hear: Deaf Comedy

Clive Mason takes to the stage at London's world-famous Comedy Store to find out the secret of making deaf people laugh.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Boswell's Lives. Image shows from L to R: Harold Pinter (Harry Enfield), James Boswell (Miles Jupp), Sigmund Freud (Henry Goodman), Maria Callas (Arabella Weir). Copyright: BBC

Boswell's Lives

Series 1, Episode 1 - Boswell's Life Of Freud

Boswell attempts to write a biography of Sigmund Freud but finds that it's the psychoanalyst who is asking all the questions.

CITV 4:15pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Newspaper

Mr Bean is left in peace when Mrs Wicket goes off on her holidays. This means Mr Bean has free access to her daily newspaper. Every time he goes down to collect it from the letterbox it has disappeared. Someone is taking it, but who? Mr Bean is determined to nab the mysterious newspaper stealer and uses a range of ingenious homemade traps in his quest to catch the sneaky thief.

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 5 - Poem

Nero discovers a book of angry poems written by Clem. But how angry will Clem get when she discovers the book is missing?

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 23

Rapids Johnson enjoys an ice cream on his search for the Ice Cream Bear and Storybook Stan is distracted by some chewy toffees. When an ice cream seller turns up, Ann Teak finds another use for an antique Viking helmet.

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

My Family

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy Returns

More problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 2 - Reece Shearsmith interviews Bob Mortimer

Reece Shearsmith, co-creator and star of The League of Gentlemen, talks to Bob Mortimer, one half of comedy double act Vic & Bob.

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

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 1 - The New Me

Stevie has her work cut out trying to stop Miranda spending all day in her pyjamas with a packet of biscuits for company, feeling sorry for herself that Gary departed for Hong Kong taking with him her chance of any relationship... no matter how unlikely that was.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 6

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

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 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 1 - Jargon

With guests Victoria Coren, Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr.

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 3

Trouble looms for Stella and Michael when the latter makes a monumental mistake. Big Alan, meanwhile meets his match, and Dai organises a poker game.

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 3, Episode 3

Jim's stripping the wallpaper in the dining room, and has roped Twiggy in to help. Balking at the £15/day charge for steamer hire, before long the whole family are attacking the walls with all manner of flat, sharp-edged implements.

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 6 - Panto

The BICCPRWS can't agree on the story for their panto, but news from the frontline brings peace amongst the ranks.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 3

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Al Murray on his side.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Jack Dee

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 8

'Trending' tonight on Alan's own impromptu chat show: kitesurfing, car bombs and Sir Cliff! Jack Dee, Matthew Crosby, Shappi Khorsandi and Julian Clary join him for a natter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

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 4 - Cuchulainn And The Hound

Aisling and Yasmine reveal how the young Setanta became known as Cuchulainn, the most famous of all the warriors in ancient Ireland because he played the national sport.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Perspectives: Sergeant On Spike. John Sergeant. Copyright: Silver River

Perspectives: Sergeant On Spike

Broadcaster John Sergeant delves into the influence of Spike Milligan both on himself, and on the whole nation.

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 2 - Dating

Tim is on a date. He is attempting to woo Anne White while grappling with the concept of dating through the medium of his poetry.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Phallus

The boys bump into old school friend Fabianus, who is now a hot shot lawyer living the high life in Rome. Through him, Stylax reconnects with old flame Cordelia. Meanwhile, Grumio finds something unusual hiding in their wardrobe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 3, Episode 3

Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Race

Marcus is stressed because the girls will soon be deported unless they raise 3,000 denarii. Stylax suggests they bet their savings on him winning an underground chariot race. Grumio visits Landlord in prison through a sewage pipe.

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