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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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