British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 4th April 2017

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Dead Pan. Image shows from L to R: DS Jason Trotter (John Hollingworth), DCI Alma Blair (Julie Hesmondhalgh), CSM Jo Black (Jane Hazlegrove). Copyright: Savvy Productions

Dead Pan

Episode 2

With a body by the bidet in fine dining restaurant Charnock 37, DCI Alma Blair and her partner in crime and life have their romantic dinner for two rudely interrupted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (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.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Visit To Swansea

Tony, Bill, Andrée and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of four episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Dead Pan. Image shows from L to R: DS Jason Trotter (John Hollingworth), DCI Alma Blair (Julie Hesmondhalgh), CSM Jo Black (Jane Hazlegrove). Copyright: Savvy Productions

Dead Pan

Episode 2

With a body by the bidet in fine dining restaurant Charnock 37, DCI Alma Blair and her partner in crime and life have their romantic dinner for two rudely interrupted.

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 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Lampard, Scarlett Moffatt, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett, Bradley Walsh, Andrew Johnston. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 6

For the final show of the current series, the gang are joined by golf superstar Andrew 'Beef' Johnston, Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt and top comic Rob Beckett.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Steve Pemberton), George (Reece Shearsmith), Liz (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cold Comfort

It's Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre, which offers the lonely and desperate a chance to talk about their problems. All the CSL counsellors have their own ways of dealing with clients, coping with the emotional stress, and killing time between phone calls. But is Andy really prepared for what's to come?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Reece Shearsmith, Lucy Porter, Alan Davies, Dave Johns, Gemma Cairney. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 5, Episode 7

Reece Shearsmith, Dave Johns, Lucy Porter and Gemma Cairney join Alan Davies. They deliberate over good neighbours, bad super glue, weird celebrity encounters and strange venues for stand-up comedy.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Bradley Walsh

The Nightly Show

Episode 27

Bradley Walsh is joined on the sofa by actor Philip Glenister and comedian Sara Pascoe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
40 min
Catastrophe. Image shows from L to R: Sharon (Sharon Horgan), Rob (Rob Delaney). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

Series 3, Episode 6

Rob and Sharon are in Ireland to say goodbye to Sharon's dad. Rob's utterly irrepressible mum Mia travels from America to pay her version of respects. With Fran reeling in shock, and Rob still unable to find the right time to talk about his almost-secret collapse, all roads are leading to a dramatic series finale.

BBC Four 10:45pm (repeat)
Q Milligan. Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan: Assorted Q

Episode 1

A compilation of sketches from Spike Milligan's pioneering sketch shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 2

Dafydd succumbs to anti-gay pressure and finds a girlfriend. With special guests Richard and Judy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Kielty, Alan Carr, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 3 - Alan Carr, Andi Osho, Patrick Kielty

Alan Carr introduces, in his own inimitable style, sets from the fabulous Andi Osho and the always magnificent Patrick Kielty.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 2, Episode 3

Bridget tries to find a feminist icon who does not want to replace the word 'feminism' with 'bootylicious', discusses how adverts have ruined her sex life and why twitter is a sexist's natural habitat.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Carters Get Rich. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Carter (Rhianna Merralls), Liz Carter (Kerry Godliman), Tony Carter (Rhashan Stone), Harry Carter (Rio Chambers). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Carters Get Rich

Episode 1

The family get news of their windfall and Tony tries to retain some sense of normalcy by continuing plans for family bonfire night.

BBC Four 11:20pm (repeat)
Q Milligan. Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan: Assorted Q

Episode 2

A further selection of sketches from the legendary Spike Milligan's irreverent sketch shows.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 1 - Dance Class

A trip to Rainbow Rhythms dance group has some surprising results for Mark, Jez and Sophie.

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

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 8

Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.

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