British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 2nd August 2017

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 3 - Bob Mortimer interviews Vic Reeves

Bob Mortimer, one half of comedy double act Vic & Bob, talks to the other half, Vic Reeves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And Marriage

Love is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Alan (Philip Jackson), Trevor (James Smith), John (Russ Abbot). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, Carol and Trevor celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. With Joyce having organised a gastro-pub lunch, it looks like it could be a party to remember.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Rebel. Henry Palmer (Simon Callow). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity

When Charles goes missing, Henry eventually finds him volunteering in a former church, now newly opened charity shop 'Virtuous'. Donations to Margaret's shop have dropped off, and they suspect are being stolen from outside the door overnight. With some investigation, the horrible truth about Virtuous begins to come to light.

BBC Two 9pm
Man Up. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Simon Pegg), Nancy (Lake Bell). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Man Up

Modern romantic comedy about a couple who meet on a blind date and a case of mistaken identity.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 1 - John Craven, Reggie Yates, Miranda Hart

Frank Skinner returns to ask more celebrities what they hate. Countryfile and Newsround presenter John Craven, Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates and comedian Miranda Hart provide the nominations, including spitting, yoghurt drinks and Miranda's own breasts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg Davies

Presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Soho Theatre Live. Nish Kumar

Soho Theatre Live

Episode 2 - Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar discusses the woes of his pun-able name, that awkward time he saw the film Shame with his father and his innate inability to do sports as a kid.

Vice channel logo. 10pm
30 min
Bobby And Harriet Get Married. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Harriet Kemsley), Bobby (Bobby Mair)

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 1 - This Is Going Nowhere Good

Bobby and Harriet start wondering if they will ever be able to afford the wedding. With very different ideas on how the day should pan out and how they will pay for it, will the couple ever come to an agreement or is time to call the whole thing off?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Meghan Markle (Kathryn Drysdale), Harry (Richard Goulding), Pippa (Morgana Robinson). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 2, Episode 5

The Royals have gathered at Balmoral. Camilla is determined to exact revenge on Theresa May, while Kate has her own mission to help the indigenous Scottish people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Julie (Sue Johnston), Andy (Eddie Marsan), Marion (Julia Deakin), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 1, Episode 4 - Andy

Andy has a date for the first time in... well, longer than he would like to admit. It is up to the rest of the group to rally round and get him match fit.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Kieran Hodgson

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 1 - Wagner

Can Ralph persuade self-confessed 'enemy of culture' Paul that Wagner is worth a listen, and not just music for Nazis? Guest starring Harry Enfield.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 1 - Burgling

Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 4 - Parade

Richie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 2

More never-before-seen footage of James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Jack Whitehall and their guests on the cheeky sports-themed panel show.

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