British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 11th May 2016

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Phil Hammond

Polyoaks

Series 4, Episode 2 - Hello, Goodbye

The surgery is to be a part of the NHS 'new care models' programme. Best intentions are subverted by an older service user's views on elderly care.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 13 - Bitter Then You

Zig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 5 - Loathe Story

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Katrina Lyons (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exit Strategy

Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, in order to be sent to a better posting. But he will need Kat and Lucy's help in order to make it work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 6 - Death Takes A Policy

Ben insults Mrs Dudley, yet another of his disgruntled patients, at his surgery and also chats to Father Connolly about death.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 6

As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
Tonight At The London Palladium. Al Murray

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 3, Episode 5

Bradley Walsh welcomes singer songwriter Jack Savoretti; popband The Vamps; young American dancing sensations Kevin Tellez and Gabrielly Palacio; the cast of Disney's musical The Lion King; and STOMP, who celebrate their 25th anniversary with a very special performance. Plus comedy from everybody's favourite Pub Landlord Al Murray and British soul singer Beverley Knight performs a song from The Bodyguard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

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 8 - Keys

With Bill Bailey, Isy Suttie and Tim Minchin.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 2, Highlights Special

The Rubberbandits look back over an action-packed second series filled with ridiculous challenges and crazy contestants as they hand-pick their highlights from the show's recent run. Which of the curiously-named challenges will feature as they count down their top ten favourite contestants from the series?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 1 - Peter Sellers

The fascinating life story of Peter Sellers, who became famous on radio as one of The Goons, and then in the movies too.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan)

Cunk On...

2016 Specials - Cunk On Shakespeare

Philomena knows absolutely nothing about Shakespeare, but that won't stop her attempting to present a ground-breaking documentary about him.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Dave Gorman Goodish Hits, Highlights Special - Series 1 highlights

The stand-out bits from Dave Gorman's sublime comedy series in which he shares wry observations on modern life's little quirks. Stay tuned for some previously unseen clips.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Terrence (Matthew Cottle). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 7 - The New Master

When Grumio injures another slave in a fight over a carrot, he is forced to replace him until he recovers. And so he joins a new household where work is taken seriously. Marcus invites Delphine to move in. But can she bond with Stylax?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Comic Roots. Copyright: BBC

Comic Roots

Series 1, Episode 1 - Les Dawson's Lancs

Pawnbrokers, poverty, policemen and boxers - these are a few of Les's Collyhurst memories.

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.

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

Nurse

Series 2, Episode 6

Billy has been to a funeral, Maurice seems to have a new lady friend, and Jack's family have a group discussion.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
I Want My Wife Back. Bex (Caroline Catz)

I Want My Wife Back

Episode 4

Bex agrees to meet Murray for dinner, where he plans to re-propose.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 3

Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 2

Ed Byrne joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Jo Brand and Robin Ince are on the right with Andy Parsons.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm
45 min version (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

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