British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 18th April 2017

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Almost Like Being In Love. Grace (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Pier Productions

Almost Like Being In Love

Comedy drama about a young woman who falls in love with a forty-year-old LBGT matchmaker.

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

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rob Newman

Rob Newman's Neuropolis

Episode 1 - Love on the Brain

Rob Newman offers an alternative to some of the more bizarre claims in modern popular science, as well as rejigging theories of our brains in light of what we know about nature, artificial intelligence and Belinda Carlisle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 7:20pm (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 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...

Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
Don't Ask Me Ask Britain. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Alexander Armstrong, Jonathan Ross

Don't Ask Me Ask Britain

Episode 1

This live, interactive series asks viewers to vote along on opinion-based topics, whilst a celebrity panel go head to head to try to second-guess what the audience at home will answer. Tonight's guests are Jamelia and Deborah Meaden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (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 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Passions: Damien Hirst By Harry Hill. Harry Hill

Passions: Damien Hirst By Harry Hill

Harry Hill pays homage to artist Damien Hirst via a mockumentary.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: John Redmond (Peter Kay), Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 2, Episode 2

John and Kayleigh are full of high spirits as they head off on their annual works do.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Billy & Me. Billy Connolly. Copyright: Indigo Productions

Billy & Me

Documentary about the comedy career of Billy Connolly, including an interview with the star himself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
Henry IX. Image shows from L to R: Serena (Kara Tointon), King Henry (Charles Edwards)

Henry IX

Episode 2 - Exit Strategy

With news of the possible abdication leaked to the press, suspicion is all around and causing havoc with previously rock solid relationships within the Royal household.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Our Friend Victoria. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Wood, Richard E. Grant. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Our Friend Victoria

Episode 2 - People

Episode 2 is presented by Victoria's close-friend Richard E. Grant, who recalls the times they used to meet in St. Martin In The Fields simply to watch the world go by.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 1 - Men And Women

Micky starts by exploring dating and gender inequality.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (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 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now. Kevin Eldon

Kevin Eldon Will See You Now

Series 3, Episode 1 - Tarquin And The Tiny Studio

Kevin and his cast return with sketches about beatniks, Blofeld, wine gums and castanets.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Dermot O'Leary

The Nightly Show

Episode 37

Dermot O'Leary is joined by Murder In Successville star Tom Davis and Will & Grace's Megan Mullally.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Carters Get Rich. Tony Carter (Rhashan Stone). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Carters Get Rich

Episode 3

Eager to teach him the value of money, Tony invites Harry to join him at work. Meanwhile, Liz and Ellie go shopping for a new mansion but are caught in a sticky situation.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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