British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th November 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 4 - Tell Me a Story

In ancient Persia, the new Queen cheats death by captivating the King with stories. For almost three years, she's kept the executioners waiting and now they're taking matters into their own hands by hatching a plot to kidnap her.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 3 - Lovestruck

Resus gets Luella to concoct a spell to stop his parents arguing but, as Luella is still a trainee witch, she gets the potion wrong and soon the whole town is feeling the love. Mrs Negative even falls in love with one of the nastiest characters on Scream Street! How will Luella and Resus get out of this mess?

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

My Family

Series 10, Episode 1 - Wheelie Ben

When the local council insists that Ben is disabled, what can he do but play along with it until the wheels start coming off?

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 3 - My Casa Is Your Casa

A call from Auntie Pamela, who lives abroad, gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living, a life of hot tubs and wood-fired lobster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

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 4 - Je Regret Nothing

Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five very long days. Trapped in her flat and being barked at by Penny, she is forced to think about her life regrets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper Caper

Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...

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

QI

Series I, Episode 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.

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 6

17 days to go. Deeply unhappy about the choices he has made in the name of professional duty, Scotty tries to make amends. However, his actions fail to go down
well with Gaines.

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 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
30 min
Bull. Image shows from L to R: Russian Widow (Diana Payan), Rupert Bull (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Bull

Episode 3 - A Collection Of Mounted Deer Heads (1977-2005)

When Rupert inherits a collection of mouldering deer heads from a rich Russian widow, a reluctant Faye is sent out onto the streets of Newby-On-Wye to drum up some business. Meanwhile, Beverley has a quiet word with an increasingly put-upon Toby about "workers' rights", which can only mean bad news for Rupert.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 2

Russell looks at Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, product placement in the new James Bond film and a man who punched a bear in the face.

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 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!

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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.

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

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 3

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

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC

Warhorses Of Letters

Series 3, Episode 1

Our heroes deal with the aftermath of battle, as Marengo becomes part of the spoils of war.

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 6 - The Germans

Sybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 4

David Mitchell is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Rory Bremner has the help of Andy Parsons and Linda Smith.

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