British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 10th August 2016

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am
30 min
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 3 - Lauren Layfield

One of the presenters of CBBC's The Dengineers drops in to join Hacker and the team. Also, pirates board the ship in Admiral Lawnmower's adventure and Leia sings about her obsession with Luke in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again).

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Monsignor Quixote. Quixote (Bernard Cribbins)

Monsignor Quixote

Episode 3

Newly appointed a Monsignor, Father Quixote and his friend Sancho set off on their quest for purple socks - and their troubles begin.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Guilt Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ros (Felicity Montagu), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: BBC

Guilt Trip

Episode 3

It's day 10 of the walk and in this episode they spot a narrow boat that reminds Laura (Ros's daughter) of the Rosie and Jim boat she remembers from the children's TV show. But when the owner invites them aboard, it does not all go quite as they might have expected.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

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 2, Episode 1 - This Must Be It

It seems that Sophie might be about to escape the family home and the clutches of her overprotective mother. Will an acting audition be the break Sophie has been waiting for?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
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 9pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 2

Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe join the regulars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 2 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

Rob Beckett is tonight's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Dan (Greg Davies), Brian (Mike Wozniak). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 3, Episode 5 - Adopted

Dan shares the shocking news of his adoption with his best mates and embarks on a search for a life that could have been.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
35 min
A Granny's Guide To The Modern World. Copyright: Rumpus Media

A Granny's Guide To The Modern World

Episode 2

Bobby immerses himself in Soho's gay community and learns the difference between a bear and an otter. Trish, Daphne and Margot learn to play shoot 'em up video games. Helen attempts to bag a toy boy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 6 - Everything, Etc.

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You. Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You

Series 1, Episode 1

Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes, remembering her larger-than-life father, tackles life and love and, with the help of the audience, packs herself a fantasy coffin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'

Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Domestic Science. Image shows from L to R: Steve Mould, Matt Parker, Helen Arney

Domestic Science

Series 1, Episode 4

In this episode we get up close with bike and car tyres and try to break a wine glass though the voice alone.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 2, Episode 5 - Clubnight

It's the opening night of Chabuddy's new club, the Champagne Steam Rooms. The Kurupt FM crew prepare for their headliner set, while Miche sweats over a life-changing decision.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ovid

Natalie Haynes stands up in the name of Roman poet, Ovid. Expect frottage at the races, Greek myths from a female perspective, and enough inspiration for painters, writers and sculptures to last a couple of millennia. With special guests Llewelyn Morgan and Michael Squire.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, David Mitchell, Alan Davies, Rob Brydon, Richard Osman, Lee Mack, Jermaine Jenas. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 4

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

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