British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 17th February 2016

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister Mouse

There's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.

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 6 - And Other Animals

Michael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.

BBC Three 6pm
30 min
Live From The BBC. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Live From The BBC

Series 1, Episode 1 - Nish Kumar & Mae Martin

Nish Kumar discusses the benefits of having an 'ethnically ambitious' face and reveals the true extent of his pessimistic tendencies. Joining Nish is Canadian-born comedian Mae Martin, who gives her own unique take on living as a legal alien in London and what her prim parents make of it all.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 4

Tim FitzHigham and his old nemesis Alex Horne recreate a 19th century bet - can Tim ride a horse from London to Dover and back before Alex makes 1 million dots on a piece of paper?

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 7 - The Art Of Being Susan

Susan is invited to dinner by a wealthy art collector. Her mother is gathering a collection of her own, and Roger is summoning up the courage to pop the question to Abi.

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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 6

James Corden and co welcome Bring The Noise comedian Katherine Ryan, recordbreaking ex-jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy and the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time, Chris Hoy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

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

QI

Series K, Episode 7 - Knowledge

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Graham Linehan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
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.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Wallis Simpson (Sophie McShera), Prince Edward (Tom Stourton). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 3

Isy Suttie tells the story of Prince Edward and Mrs Simpson (featuring Greg James and Sophie McShera), while Ed Gamble narrates his version of The Great Escape (featuring Jamie Laing).

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 3, Episode 4

Mark Watson is on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again this week. Meanwhile Andy Parsons is joined by Ian Stone and Jon Culshaw.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 5 - Peter Cook & Dudley Moore

This episode tells the fascinating story of the double act that changed the face of British comedy - Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 3, Episode 5

Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Future Of Radio. Copyright: Pier Productions

The Future Of Radio

Series 2, Episode 4 - Friends Electric

Jealousy of a fellow inventor drives Luke to take artificial intelligence to the next level.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 7

Russell looks at Turkey's decision to bomb a Russian plane, filibustering and Norway's novel way to educate students about STDs.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 1, Episode 5

The comedy following a community psychiatric nurse on her rounds continues.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 three episodes from the lie-based panel game.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 2

The Urban Fox has a problem with the neighbours' cat; Vernon Kay asks One Direction about sexy ladies; Caroline Flack sticks pens up her nose; and Keith's got to the fifth day of his endurance challenge.

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