British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 24th February 2016

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big Head

Squawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 42 - What A Load Of Rubbish

Bean is a bit too enthusiastic while cleaning his flat and Teddy ends up on his way to the dump.

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

My Family

Series 7, Episode 9 - Life Begins At Fifty

Susan is accused of shoplifting and as if the forgetfulness, mood swings and night sweats weren't enough of a problem, she also has to put up with Ben's defending her.

BBC Three 6pm
30 min
Live From The BBC. Alex Edelman. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Live From The BBC

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alex Edelman & Tez Ilyas

Alex Edelman performs a stand-up set where he discusses his bodybuilder twin and club membership as a Jew. He's preceded by Blackburn-based comedian Tez Ilyas.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 11, Episode 1 - Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray

Irish stand-up Ed Byrne interviews the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray. Ed tackles Al on a vast array of topics from Thackeray's attitude towards the Irish to the thorny issue of offence in comedy via how best to talk to McFly.

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

My Family

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Parent Trap

Ben takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.

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 9 - For Richer For Poorer

Marlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Joel Creasey, Ricky Ponting, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp, Jon Richardson. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 7

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ricky Ponting, Joel Creasey and Jon Richardson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

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 10 - Keeps

With Bill Bailey, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Bull. Image shows from L to R: Mr Richards (Matt Lucas), Rupert Bull (Robert Lindsay), Egg Shop Owner (Tim Brooke-Taylor). Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Bull

Episode 1 - A Fabergé Egg (1905)

Kindly local shopkeeper Mr Richards has a set of priceless Fabergé eggs that need restoring. When one of the eggs goes missing, Rupert and his team come up with a number of schemes to try to rustle up a replacement.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
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.

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 6

Adam Hills joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile joining Andy Parsons is Mark Steel and Russell Howard.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse

A look back at the life and career of comedian Bob Monkhouse through a collection of previously unseen archive material.

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

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 6 - Spike Milligan

The Interviews turns to comic genius Spike Milligan, telling the story of his life and career in his own words.

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 6, Highlights Special

A special compilation show packed full of out-takes and best bits from the sixth series.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Literary Adventures Of Mr Brown. Copyright: Little Rock

The Literary Adventures Of Mr Brown

Episode 1 - Unsolicited Reading

Kurtis overdoses on Hilary Mantel.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 8

Russell looks at storm Desmond, a mysterious story about missing Welsh apples and a weird story about Shakespeare getting baked.

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

Nurse

Series 1, Episode 6

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 episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel game.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:25pm (repeat)
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 3

He-Man gets a job at Asda; Street Magic comes to Hogwarts; and David Dickinson tries to buy a song.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

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