British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 28th October 2015

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 1, Episode 3

Pliny has an unnerving visit from his fellow lawyer, and arch-rival, Regulus.

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 3 - A Fistful of Sand

Richard Wilson plays Robinson Crusoe in an irreverent re-boot of Daniel Defoe's classic. After cheating their captain of the ship's treasure, a couple of sailors go into hiding on a deserted island. Their plans to lay low are rumbled when they're discovered by a long-forgotten castaway and his Spanish manservant.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 2 - Haunted House

Luke is curious when a new house appears in Scream Street, but then it comes alive and locks him and his friends in! They end up stuck in the basement, and when the room starts to rumble it looks like our trio are about to become dinner - will they get out alive?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, England

Can the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Episode 1 - Bully For Ben

Ben joins the young Harpers for a pub quiz, which leads to some awkward questions being asked.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
To Hull And Back. Image shows from L to R: Sheila (Maureen Lipman), Sophie (Lucy Beaumont)

To Hull And Back

Series 1, Episode 2 - An Affair To Forget

Sophie is on a quest for love whilst her mother is trying to get accepted into a posh lady's golf club. Door-to-door sellers peddling thick bleach and an accident with a milk float all conspire to thwart their efforts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Special - The Guru

100th Episode. Ben is stunned to discover that successful celebrity dentist, Jeremy Livingston, has dedicated his new book to him, especially because he hasn't got a clue who Jeremy is. Guest stars David Haig and John Barrowman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...

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 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

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 16 - Geometry

With Rob Brydon, Johnny Vegas and David Mitchell.

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 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
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 5

23 days to go. Jamie makes a discovery that leaves him feeling completely betrayed. Elsewhere, Ariel sends Scotty a worrying message and Rhonda realises no one can be trusted.

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 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

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 6

David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone OBE, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman, and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
30 min
Bull. Image shows from L to R: Beverley Bull (Maureen Lipman), Pam St. Clement. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Bull

Episode 2 - A Fine Example Of A Victorian Chess Set (1865)

Rupert Bull Antiques is threatened when a rival antiques firm opens a branch, owned by the enigmatic Mr. Mumford and supported by a celebrity.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 1

Russell looks at the NHS, Peppa Pig and the connection between gay sex and a bagel.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 8 - A German Tradition

Modern Life Is Goodish concludes tonight with a look at the current obsession with customer feedback and market research. Just how reliable is this data? Dave tries to find out with the help of fans of Ant and Dec and people who like a very specific type of soup.

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

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 2

Strap in for a 15 minute delve in to a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

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

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Mr Hamilton (Bruce Boa). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad

Basil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.

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 4, Episode 5

Sketches include the Grand Prix interview, the "Red and Shiny" thing which doesn't exist yet, and Stephen being disgusted. Guest stars Phyllida Law and Stephen Moore.

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 16 - Geometry

With Rob Brydon, Johnny Vegas and David Mitchell.

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