British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 9th November 2016

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm
10 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 13 - Wanted

The farm is paid an unexpected visit from an escapee from the nearby prison who takes refuge in the barn. After a short while with Shaun and the gang, though, prison doesn't seem such a bad option.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown. Rich Hall. Copyright: BBC

Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown

Episode 4

Rich Hall and a host of performers and experts on both sides of the Atlantic react to the news of who the next president is going to be.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (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 3 - Chain Gang

When offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 16 - Misconceptions

With Chris Addison, Sara Cox, Sue Perkins, and joining them and Alan Davies for one last time, Stephen Fry in his farewell appearance as host.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
George Formby

Frank Skinner On George Formby

Frank Skinner delves into the world of George Formby, in his eyes the greatest entertainer of all time.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
80 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 9, Special - US Election Special

Adam, Josh and Alex react to the news that Donald Trump has been elected to become the 45th President of the United States.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Rob Morgan (Mark Lewis Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 5, Episode 5

Michael tries to make it up to Stella after he discovers Rob's secret. Aunty Brenda gets a blast from her hippy past and things heat up between Ivan and Nadine.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Crazyhead. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Lewis Reeves), Amy (Cara Theobold), Raquel (Susan Wokoma). Copyright: Urban Myth Films

Crazyhead

Episode 4 - Penguin Or Cow?

How far would you go to protect the ones you love? Amy is about to find out as she and Raquel prepare to rescue Suzanne from Callum's evil clutches. Amy might have finally embraced the fight, but at what price? Surely she has learnt by now that nothing and nobody is to be trusted, not even your best friend...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Patrick Dains (Bruce Mackinnon)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Art Teacher

Marley and Adam go to war over her determination to find someone actually alive to love. Meanwhile, a surprise nude painting causes problems for the gang.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Ninette Howard, Russell Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghost Hunting In Savannah

Russell and his mum are heading to one the USA's most haunted cities: Savannah, Georgia in the Deep South. During their stay, the Howards are set for a whole host of paranormal activities; they are booked into a haunted hotel, are trained to become Ghost Hunters and agree to spend the night at Savannah's most Haunted House.

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

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 6 - Gyles Brandreth, Melanie Chisholm, Adam Hills

Ex-politician Gyles Brandreth, Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Australian comedian Adam Hills try to dump acceptance speeches at award ceremonies, different types of toothpaste and abs into Room 101.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:20pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 10 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy Store

Chris Ramsey is tonight's host, and he talks sex with a pregnant woman. He's joined by dreamer Jarred Christmas, morning after pill lover Tiff Stevenson, and Jason Cook.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

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

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 7 - Charles Dance, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Andi Osho

Actor Charles Dance, TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and stand-up Andi Osho attempt to deposit beige, people who make up rules in Monopoly, and George Osborne into Room 101.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 2, Episode 1

Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC Two 11:35pm
30 min
No Such Thing As The News. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber, James Harkin

No Such Thing As The News

Series 2, Episode 5

In a special edition of the show covering the US Presidential election results, the team look at Hillary Clinton's love for hot sauce; Melania Trump; Gary Johnson's 2012 candidacy; plus elections in Palau, Nicaragua and Bulgaria.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Milton Jones. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 4, Episode 4 - Milton Jones

Britain's funniest Milton, Milton Jones, performs from his hometown of Richmond. Joining him is Jason Cook, James Acaster and Chris Stokes.

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