British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th January 2017

Radio 4 10:40am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 2, Episode 3 - Child at Heart

Struggling to deal with the idea of leaving Glan Don, Gareth goes night fishing with Emlyn. But in the dark of Madwch Woods lurks a sleeping giant.

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

My Family

Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne Identity

A young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Elis James. Copyright: Idil Sukan

State Of The Nations

Episode 2 - England

Elis James visits The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle, where he is joined by Rahul Kohli, Suzi Ruffell and Tom Allen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 2 - Go West Young Man

Rodney's depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird - Monica of the fat thighs - and life isn't exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution - they'll all be millionaires in a year - cue his smooth friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3 - Cash And Curry

Del's swooping in on the deal of a life time - it could keep them all in pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue... The trouble is, he hasn't reckoned on a touch of gang warfare!

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 2, Episode 3 - Child at Heart

Struggling to deal with the idea of leaving Glan Don, Gareth goes night fishing with Emlyn. But in the dark of Madwch Woods lurks a sleeping giant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm
60 min
We Have Been Watching. Image shows from L to R: Jo Joyner, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Crook Productions

We Have Been Watching

Episode 1

Top comedians and comedy actors, including David Baddiel, Richard Herring, Meera Syal and Josie Lawrence, sit down to watch and chat about classic comedy clips.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Anthony Joshua, Jack Whitehall, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 1

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by guests Anthony Joshua, Rob Beckett and Roisin Conaty as the sports-based quiz show returns.

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 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 3 - Ova Is Latin. For Eggs

The laptop-loving king of irreverence is once again tackling life's burning issues, from the shyness of elks to the evolution of the Honey Monster.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
No Offence. Image shows from L to R: Nora Attah (Rakie Ayola), Upjohn Henderson (Trevor Laird), D.I. Vivienne Deering (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: AbbottVision

No Offence

Series 2, Episode 1

On full surveillance mode, the Friday Street squad have an explosive start to the day, at the funeral of the son of notorious gangster Nora Attah. Straight back in the deep end, DI Viv Deering and the team fight to prevent the breakout of a gang war in the city. Meanwhile Joy and Tegan literally uncover a body of work to piece together a case against the dodgy crematorium owners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1

We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, New Year Special

Jimmy Carr hosts the New Year Special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Joe Lycett, Kate Humble, Jamali Maddix and Rick Edwards.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Second Opinion. Xand van Tulleken

Second Opinion

Dr Xand van Tulleken presents this comedy science show for BBC Two.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Poet And The Egg

Celebs leave their dignity at the door as dastardly Mr Gilbert - aka Greg Davies - sets them some truly bizarre tasks, including building an egg tower.

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 3, Episode 3 - Casualties

Deborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 3, Episode 1

Street cops PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher make a revealing discovery when they respond to a pair of convivial naturists, hopeful that the evidence will reveal as much as the victims. Elsewhere, Volunteer Officer Ken Beattie once again proves he has a naked ambition to serve his community when he answers an unlikely distress call, leading to a stint of cleaning, washing and ironing.

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

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons Is Not A People Person

Episode 2 - Magicians

Sam and Henry are on the island of Patos, trying to find a very rare heron.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

2016 Specials, Episode 1 - Lady and the Trump

The US elections are given a much-needed Disney-style fairy tale makeover. The most-loved songs for the least-loved candidates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 1 - Burgling

Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 2 - Spin War

Mark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

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