British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 3rd May 2017

BBC Three 9am
30 min
Murder In Successville. Image shows from L to R: DI Sleet (Tom Davis), Lorraine Kelly

Murder In Successville

Series 3, Episode 3 - I Saw A Monster!

DI Sleet and his new celebrity sidekick Lorraine Kelly delve into all things supernatural as they grill this week's suspects to find out who killed Harry Hill.

Radio 4 10:41am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 8, Episode 3

To her great relief, Caroline's husband has disappeared and taken his model guillotine with him.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dewey Decimal

When an International Librarians' Conference looms, Alice and Snoo have to resort to some rather unconventional methods to get hold of a passport - methods that include a thousand hummingbirds, some over-tight jeans and a hilarious anagram.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Byron And The Curse Of Sintra. Image shows from L to R: Lord Byron (Stephen Mangan), Infanta Elsanta (Morwenna Banks), Lady ex-Byron (Alison Steadman), King Wilfred the Hairy (Nigel Planer), Lord Squeaky (Jolyon Coy), Collins the Manservant (Kevin Eldon). Copyright: BBC

Byron And The Curse Of Sintra

Comedy drama about Romantic poet Byron.

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

My Family

Series 7, Episode 3 - Once More With Feeling

Susan wants to renew her wedding vows with Ben, which is no problem for him. Ben's problem is that she also wants him to renew his vows with Susan.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rum Bunch. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Justin Edwards. Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Rum Bunch

Episode 1 - World's End on Sea

Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield, along with special guest Rebecca Front, are at the seaside with songs, sketches and some high wire drama.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 8, Episode 3

To her great relief, Caroline's husband has disappeared and taken his model guillotine with him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3

Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze, and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
Tonight At The London Palladium. Bradley Walsh. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 4, Episode 3

On the bill tonight are Rick Astley, the cast of West End musical 42nd Street, and US vocal sensation Lea Michele. There is also comedy from Mark Watson, the rousing sounds of the Japanese Yamato Drummers, and world champion brass ensemble the Cory Band from Wales, who share their trophy-winning talent on the famous London Palladium stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 1

Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to her handsome but dim fiancé Amjad. Mrs Khan's on the warpath because Mr Khan's forgotten to book the wedding venue, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as he can persuade mosque manager Dave to do him a favour...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Shelley Longworth), Bean (David O'Reilly). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 9, Episode 9

When Baby Jesus contaminates the swimming pool with weedkiller, the guests have to be evacuated.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 1

The Fast Show features character sketches, and this week includes a one-off insert, called 'Indecent Exposure', which portrays a romantic moment between two lovers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
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.

Comedy Central 10pm
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Actor (Jake Canuso), William Shakespeare (Mark Heap). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 9

Keith Allen is William Wallace as a sloshed Daniel Sloss remembers the Battle of Stirling Bridge while Tom Davis tells how Shakespeare went gangster starring Mark Heap as the bard and Sian Gibson as Anne Hathaway.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, David Mitchell, Alan Davies, Rob Brydon, Richard Osman, Lee Mack, Jermaine Jenas. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 4

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.

Radio 4 10pm (repeat)
The New Blur Album. Copyright: BBC

The New Blur Album

Story from writer-performer John Osborne about life, love, friendship and growing older.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Hammond, David Mitchell, Sean Lock, Rob Brydon, Trevor Noah, Judy Murray, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 6

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
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 4

John enlists the help of his Nan to reluctantly wait in for a parcel delivery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 6 - Wedding

Mark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Michael Hobbs

Cracking Up

Series 1, Episode 1 - Let's Talk About Sex

Spencer struggles with daughter Tilly's frank recounting of sex education, and a trip to the charity shop ends in a charge of criminal damage.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 7

In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Beef And Dairy Network. Benjamin Partridge

Beef And Dairy Network

Series 1, Episode 2

Featuring an interview with the bovine poet laureate, Michael Banyan, about his latest collection, Crab of the Land, and letters about how looking into a cow's eye makes you feel.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain and the team tickle the ribs of another week with guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Jason Byrne, Richard Herring, Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, Jessica Hynes

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 1, Episode 2

Jason Byrne, Richard Herring, Phill Jupitus and Jessica Hynes join Alan. Crucifixion, school discipline and being confused for someone else get talked about tonight.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 7

Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

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