British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 7th September 2016

BBC Three 10am
30 min
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Steves' Nan (Pamela Lyne), Steves (Steve Stamp). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 3, Episode 4 - New Friends

Beats's new friend Darren causes friction at the station. Miche surprises Roche with an impromptu baby shower but when conversation turns to the wedding, a few home truths begin to reveal themselves. Chabuddy decides to turn his bar into a restaurant and employs a very cheap new member of staff.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Travel System

Josh attempts to buy a pram on the cheap while also trying to convince his mechanic to give him a good deal.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 3 - Spoilsport

Shaun persuades Bitzer to take part in his game of cricket but Bitzer is more worried about the condition of the pitch than the game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (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 1 - The Ego Has Landed

An unusual request from a couple whom Susan and Ben met on holiday leads to chaos in the Harper household, and Susan finally discovers who Kenzo's father is.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 7, Episode 1 - Stockport

Mark performs at the Garrick Theatre in Stockport, Greater Manchester (or Cheshire, or possibly somewhere else entirely), where he takes a trip on the infamous 192 bus, visits the world famous hat museum and tries to get to the bottom of how one of its suburbs ended up with an infestation of marauding peacocks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 1 - Welcome To Rio

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker get back to their roots of Paralympic punditry to introduce the most entertaining sporting extravaganza known to humanity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (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...

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

QI

Series J, Episode 7 - Journalism

With Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Rebel. Henry Palmer (Simon Callow). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 1, Episode 1 - Law

Following a reluctant visit to see his doctor, Henry witnesses a robbery and gives chase - only to be accused of homophobia by a do-gooder policeman, whom he then assaults!

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sara Pascoe At The Comedy Store

Sara Pascoe is tonight's host at The Comedy Store - but is she a good person? She's joined by genitalia talking Phil Wang, Chris Martin (not that one), and Joel Dommett.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 3, Episode 3 - Court Case

Grindah finds himself in trouble with the law again and prepares himself for a possible jail sentence. With all the boys showing their support down at Brentford Court, Steves is left alone at the station with a daunting eight-hour set. At Roche's house, Chabuddy's creative side comes out when he is asked to help decorate the new nursery.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca Front

This week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TV

When Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod Gilbert

This week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 2, Episode 1 - Award

This week, The Pin are trying for a perfectly achievable goal for a Radio 4 late night comedy - an Oscar.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 7

Richard Ayoade and David Walliams return to the show, and Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams also takes part.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh, Jason Byrne

Micky Flanagan hosts the first episode of the new series of Live At The Apollo, with guests Seann Walsh and Jason Byrne.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
TEZ Talks. Tez Ilyas. Copyright: BBC

TEZ Talks

Series 1, Episode 4 - Tez Commandments

Tez rounds up all his remaining advice on being a British Muslim in a handy cut-out-and-keep guide. From instruction on confidence building, to advice on limb replacement, simply follow the Tez Commandments...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 5 - Ten

Tony desperately tries to impress Deborah's mother.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 11 - Beats

All the questions have a music theme. With Mark Gatiss, Linda Smith and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Man Show

Sophie tells Mark that her and Geoff are moving in together and that he thinks her and Mark should see less of each other.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 7 - Journalism

With Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble and Johnny Vegas.

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