British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 31st May 2017

Radio 4 9:30am
15 min
John Cleese Presents. Copyright: Goldhawk Essential

John Cleese Presents

Episode 4

John wants to talk about his schooldays, and being a teacher.

Radio 4 10:41am
15 min
Bindi Business. Image shows from L to R: Raj (Chris Nayak), Bindi (Meera Syal), Anu (Krupa Pattani). Copyright: BBC

Bindi Business

Series 2, Episode 3

Bindi is an unstoppable force of nature and despite the setbacks at the building site, she is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop. Alfie Moore. Copyright: BBC

Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop

Series 3, Episode 1 - Barry The Burglar

In this first episode, Barry the Burglar, what seems like an open and shut case of breaking, entering and stealing becomes something else entirely.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Queen's Speech

Victoria is very much hoping to see a conjuror, or at least a parrot. But instead meets Mabel. Stephanie Cole and Kerry Godliman star in the first of six two-handers written by Cabin Pressure's John Finnemore.

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), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

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), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Bindi Business. Image shows from L to R: Raj (Chris Nayak), Bindi (Meera Syal), Anu (Krupa Pattani). Copyright: BBC

Bindi Business

Series 2, Episode 3

Bindi is an unstoppable force of nature and despite the setbacks at the building site, she is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 4

Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by lovebirds Ben and Stephanie, who will put their relationship on the line for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

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 5

Mr Khan's new plasma TV provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan versus England cricket match. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Lee Mack, Danny Bhoy. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy

Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Egon (Robbie Williams), Venkman (Paddy McGuinness), Stantz (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Ghostbusters

Keith and Paddy's version of Ghostbusters, featuring Robbie Williams, Sarah Parish, Emily Atack, Emma Willis, Will Mellor, Vicki Michelle and Chris Kamara.

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 5

Featuring Ron Manager, Ed Winchester and Roy and Renee, the train passengers from hell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 3 - Birmingham

Tonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
White Gold. Image shows from L to R: Brian Fitzpatrick (James Buckley), Martin Lavender (Joe Thomas). Copyright: Fudge Park

White Gold

Series 1, Episode 2 - Sexy Rollercoaster

When Vincent, Fitzpatrick and Lavender meet a group of men from a local publishing company, their alpha male hackles are raised: not only do these men get an expense account, but they each have a company car.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Unspun With Matt Forde. Chris Huhne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Unspun With Matt Forde

Series 3, Episode 5

The guest on tonight's show is former Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne.

BBC Two 10:30pm
5 min
Election Spy. Image shows from L to R: Amira (Priyanga Burford), Becs (Sophia Di Martino). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Election Spy

Episode 2

The political offices react to the fact that Jeremy Corbyn is to appear on the BBC's TV debate show, as Theresa May dodges it. Meanwhile in the Lib Dem office, Harry and Brian are still waiting for the newspapers to write more than a sentence about their party.

U&Dave channel logo 10:35pm (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 9

More topical comedy from Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. with guests Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Joe Wilkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Woof - Chris Neill. Image shows from L to R: Martin Hyder, Chris Neill, Alison Steadman. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Woof - Chris Neill

Woof - One Man's Search For A Dog Or A Boyfriend, Episode 1

Recorded at Downstairs At The King's Head, Chris Neill tells his story in the first person, with a small, but brilliant, supporting cast of Martin Hyder and Alison Steadman.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (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, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.

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

Beef And Dairy Network

Series 1, Episode 6

Surreal bovine-themed comedy hosted by Benjamin Partridge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 5, Episode 5

Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lulu, Kate Moss and yachtswoman Clare Francis.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)

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