British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 14th October 2015

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mr Gray's Decorators

In 19th-century London, a butler struggles to keep pace with the destructive lifestyle of his employer, a hauntingly good-looking and impressionable young man of means. The butler hires painter-decorators to carry out repairs but when they accidentally damage a portrait hidden in the attic, they find that it has alarming effects on the young man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 4 - Living The Dream

When is pyramid selling not pyramid selling? When Ben says so, apparently.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual Suspects

When secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
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 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 5 - An Embarrassment Of Susans

Ben buys the house next door, thinking it will be a great investment, but when he discovers squatters at the property, he quickly offloads it onto Roger. However, all is not as it seems and he soon regrets the decision. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to find a girlfriend for luckless Michael.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows left to right: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Dick Twist (Jason Watkins)

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 1 - It Was Panning

Penny is threatening to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she doesn't sort her life out...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
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, Episode 1

Rob Brydon presents a new series of the panel game. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 3, Episode 7

Dave Berry, Ashley Roberts and Michael Buerk are the guests in the final episode of the series.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
You, Me And The Apocalypse. Image shows from L to R: Paula (Pauline Quirke), Jamie (Mathew Baynton), Father Jude (Rob Lowe), Ariel (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: Working Title Films / Bigballs Films

You, Me And The Apocalypse

Episode 3

32 days to go. Father Jude and Sister Celine try to help a young girl escape from an angry mob that believes she is the Messiah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
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, Episode 2

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bruno Tonioli, Adam Buxton, Kirsty Wark and Rob Beckett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
30 min
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Vicar (Jo Joyner), Gary Jarvis (Harman Singh), Tina Jarvis (Mina Anwar)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 3

The Vicar's developed an infatuation with neighbour Tina's son Gary, and Michael wants to give back to the world. When Adam learns of a daughter he never knew about we see him taking responsibility and proving to Marley that he would have been a good Dad.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 10

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stuck On Level 342

This week computer games adverts, boardgames, crossword and Sudoku books all come under the spotlight. Meanwhile Dave's jigsaw habit is revealed, and Alan Sugar makes a rather puzzling appearance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Celebrity Voicemail Show. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: BBC

The Celebrity Voicemail Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Barack Obama

This week we listen in to the voicemail of US President, Barack Obama.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 3 - Dogs

With Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Clarkson and Neil Mullarkey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors

When friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 9 - Gallimaufrey

With Phill Jupitus, Hugh Dennis and Andy Hamilton.

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