British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 16th March 2017

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Helen Schlesinger

Going Straight

Episode 4

Emma has been sacked by her best friend Kirsty and boyfriend Isaac makes a bid to save her job. But Kirsty is determined to do the right thing.

BBC Three 11am
11 min
Just A Couple. Image shows from L to R: Mark (Michael Salami), Shavon (Frieda Thiel). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Just A Couple

BBC Three series, Episode 2 - TV Cheating

Shav is racked with guilt - she's committed the cardinal sin of all couples: TV cheating. When Mark finds out his girlfriend watched a whole series without him, he decides to see how far she'll go to keep her affair secret.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 6, Episode 3 - Karaoke

When Clem gets talent-spotted all her dreams look like they might be coming true - but could her big break in the music industry spell the end of her friendship with Nero?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 6, Special - Baby

Lizzie starts having labour pains but Dexter is nowhere to be found. It's down to Nero to make sure Dexter arrives before the baby. A special musical episode.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: John (Russ Abbot), Thomas Parlour (Dudley Sutton), Alan (Philip Jackson). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 3

Thurnemouth Day is on the horizon, but for chairman Trevor he also has to consider his strained marriage. Meanwhile, Joyce has an equally lofty office to hold in the local Choral Society.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 5, Episode 4

One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 1 - Sent Down

First of a three-part special giving a fascinating insight into one of the most-loved sitcoms of all time, with help from the show's creators, Clement and La Frenais.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of three episodes of the prison-based sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Christmas Special - No-L

With Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Carrie Fisher.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Eamonn Holmes, Mel Giedroyc, Harry Hill, Judith Chalmers, Bridget Christie. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 1, Episode 3

Helping Harry this week are comedians Mel Giedroyc and Bridget Christie, and broadcasting legends Eamonn Holmes and Judith Chalmers.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Lindsay Lohan

Passionate young Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan joins John Bishop in the first episode of the new series.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 1 - Band

When Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Niall Horan, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Kirsty Gallacher, Nick Grimshaw, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 4

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Nick Grimshaw, Niall Horan and Kirsty Gallacher for more sports trivia fun.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Gap Year. Image shows from L to R: Ashley (Brittney Wilson), Sean (Ade Oyefeso), Greg (Tim Key), Dylan (Anders Hayward), May (Alice Lee). Copyright: Eleven Film

Gap Year

Episode 4 - Thailand: The Full Moon

Greg leads the gang to a legendary Full Moon Party in Thailand, but an unexpected face from the past turns up and threatens to ruin everyone's fun.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (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 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Davina McCall

The Nightly Show

Episode 14

Davina chats to Jack Savoretti and Kimberly Wyatt, plus presents a trick by magician Ben Hanlin.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 3, Episode 4

Mark Watson is on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again this week. Meanwhile Andy Parsons is joined by Ian Stone and Jon Culshaw.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

A selection of episodes from the second series of Harry Enfield's sketch show.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Unspun With Matt Forde. Image shows from L to R: Harriet Harman, Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Unspun With Matt Forde

Series 2, Episode 3

This week's interview sees Matt talking to former Labour Party big-wig Harriet Harman.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Jack Rooke: Good Grief. Copyright: BBC

Jack Rooke: Good Grief

Stand-up show about death, performed by Jack Rooke.

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

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 10

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison analyse the week's news. With guests Ed Byrne, Alun Cochrane and Gary Delaney.

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