British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 13th January 2016

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Bad Salsa. Image shows from L to R: Chippy (Jessie Cave), Jill (Natasha Little), Terri (Camille Coduri). Copyright: BBC

Bad Salsa

Series 2, Episode 1 - What Happens at Salsa

Now separated from husband Colin, Jill tries to keep her blossoming romance with Tim alive - not easy when they are living cramped together in his parents' family home. Meanwhile, Chippy's mum has a new boyfriend who won't stop interfering in Chippy's love-life.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 34 - Valuable Lessons

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 7 - I Second That Emulsion

The Harpers quarrel over the new home decor. Nick becomes a piano tuner and then gets a job in a paint shop. Meanwhile, Stupid Brian spends the night in Janey's room causing a dilemma for Ben and Susan.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
It's Jocelyn. Jocelyn Jee Esien. Copyright: BBC

It's Jocelyn

Series 1, Episode 3

Characters include Dionne Button MP, a power-hungry traffic warden and a bad-tempered couple running a takeaway.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 8 - Age Of Romance

Nick gets an older girlfriend called Amanda who is not only married but old enough to be his mother!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 2, Episode 1 - Testing Times

Sleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Curse Of The Mummy

Timothy's sister Muriel comes to visit, but mother has decided to ignore and not speak to her - despite having extending the invitation herself! Muriel urges Timothy to leave home for good.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And Dishonesty

The House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, David Mitchell, Doon Mackichan, Rob Brydon, Ben Miller, Lee Mack, Henning Wehn. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 8

The guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 3 - Games

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Monty Python Live (Mostly). Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Hipgnosis

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go

The comedy event of the year: see the final Monty Python reunion show live from London's O2 Arena. Expect classic sketches, some surprises and lots of silliness.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 1, Episode 5 - I Like Eggs

Here Dave looks at the footprint we leave behind when surfing the web.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Jimeoin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

Nina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:15pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 8

Josh Widdicombe and Ian Moore join Ian Stone and Keith Dover for a comical look back at the week's football.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Simon Brodkin, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
The World According To Kenny Everett. Kenny Everett. Copyright: Burning Bright Productions

The World According To Kenny Everett

Documentary looking at the life of Kenny Everett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd

Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live

Documentary focusing on the live shows by Monty Python, featuring rare backstage footage and new interviews.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the satirical panel game.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Don't Start. Image shows from L to R: Kim (Katherine Parkinson), Neil (Frank Skinner). Copyright: Avalon Television

Don't Start

Series 3, Episode 3 - Medical

Kim is not happy when a theoretical debate about her demise reveals Neil's yearning for an accordion.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Image shows from L to R: Hank Osasuna, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Guests in the third show include Fearne Cotton, Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness and TV presenter Christine Bleakley.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Before They Were Famous

Before They Were Famous

Series 2, Episode 6

The spoof documentary that sheds light on the often surprising jobs done by the world's best-known writers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

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