British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 16th April 2015

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 9, Episode 4 - Blood of the Reardons

To escape his daughter's gluten-free falafel salad, Ed enrols on a clinical trial.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self Service

Slow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

BBC Three 8pm (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 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

BBC Three 8:30pm (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 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

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 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 3

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 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Steve Pemberton), George (Reece Shearsmith), Liz (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cold Comfort

It's Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre, which offers the lonely and desperate a chance to talk about their problems. All the CSL counsellors have their own ways of dealing with clients, coping with the emotional stress, and killing time between phone calls. But is Andy really prepared for what's to come?

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 13, Episode 5

Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton and guest team captain Gino D'Acampo welcome TV presenter and radio DJ Vernon Kay, Jackass daredevil and star of The Jump Steve-O, comedian Chris Ramsey and TOWIE star Jessica Wright to their teams.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's Dilemma

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 2

Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To Warwick

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

BBC Radio 3 10:45pm
15 min
Simon Heffer

The Essay: British Film Comedians

Episode 4 - Tony Hancock

Simon Heffer discusses Tony Hancock, an actor whose life encompassed tragedy and comedy in equal measure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 3 - France

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Chat Show Roulette. Justin Edwards. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Chat Show Roulette

Episode 5

Justin's guests are Simon Day, David Reed, Luisa Omielan and Beardyman.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:25pm (repeat)
Newzoids. Copyright: Citrus Television

Newzoids

Series 1, Episode 1

Auditions for a new Top Gear presenter are held, Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond reveal their true feelings, and Gary Barlow faces a hefty tax bill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso Tank

With Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 4 - Bible

With Jeremy Hardy, Jeremy Clarkson and Barry Cryer.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Raised By Wolves. Image shows from L to R: Yoko Garry (Molly Risker), Germaine Garry (Helen Monks), Wyatt Garry (Caden Ellis Wall), Della Garry (Rebekah Staton), Mariah Garry (Erin Freeman), Grampy (Philip Jackson), Aretha Garry (Alexa Davies). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Raised By Wolves

Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Orphan Mannie

Della and the kids rescue a distraught Grampy in the aftermath of a family bereavement.

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