British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 8th August 2017

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
PG Wodehouse

Great Lives - PG Wodehouse

Actor and writer Stephen Fry chooses the creator of Jeeves and Wooster, PG Wodehouse.

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 6 - Home Sweet Home

A great opportunity arises for the Goods which promises to boost their earnings considerably.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 6, Episode 6

The series ends with an essay about the wilder end of his fashion sense, The Perfect Fit, and a lively audience question and answer session.

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 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 1, Episode 1 - Not A Very Nice Biscuit

Dave Gorman performs a series of witty stand-up shows, exclusive to Dave. The bearded wonder takes a sideways look at the messages we receive every day.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 6

James Corden and co welcome Bring The Noise comedian Katherine Ryan, recordbreaking ex-jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy and the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time, Chris Hoy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

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

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dirty Dancing

This week it's Keith and Paddy's version of Dirty Dancing featuring Larry Lamb, Jessica Hynes, John Barrowman and Kimberly Wyatt.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Quint (Stephen Tompkinson), Hooper (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Jaws

Keith and Paddy turn their attention to the classic blockbuster Jaws, with help from Stephen Tompkinson, Myleene Klass and Hank Osasuna.

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 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Roopesh (Nick Mohammed). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 1

Andy and Errol have to sneak around just to spend time together. Can they help each other conquer their fears and get unblocked?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 5

This time Rob and Aisling are joined by Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, The One Show's Alex Jones and comedians Katherine Ryan and Dane Baptiste to discuss the nation's most talked about TV shows of 2016.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Simon Brodkin, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
60 min
Heidi Regan. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2017, Episode 7 - Semi Final 1

Competitors in this first semi final of 2017 are Andy Field, Huge Davies, Ophelie Hocquard, Jacob Hawley, Jamie MacDonald and Yumna Mohamed.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Sam (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 2

Andy wants his latest fling to think he's mature, Errol wants to show a girl he's cool and Sam wants Ben's girlfriend, Veronica, to love her. And to put their best foot forward, all they'll have to do is lie through their teeth. What could go wrong?

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

Series 1, Episode 3

With the onset of Brexit, Trump and indeed the dab, we are in the midst of the most unprecedented political and world events in recent history. Luckily, comedian Nish Kumar is on hand with The Mash Report.

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 5 - Jeremy's Manager

Jeremy and Super Hans get a band manager and play a Christian rock festival. Mark comes along as their roadie, and learns how to have sex properly for the first time in his life.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 7 - Differences

With Julian Clary, Dara O'Briain and Jo Brand.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Bradley Walsh, Holly Willoughby, Frank Lampard. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 1, Episode 5

With guests Jon Richardson, Carl Fogarty and One Direction star Niall Horan.

BBC Two 11:45pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr & The Science Of Laughter: A Horizon Special. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

Jimmy Carr & The Science Of Laughter: A Horizon Special

Jimmy Carr presents an Horizon documentary special on the subject of laughter.

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 3, Episode 1 - Hole

After an evening at the fair, Richie and Eddie are rather alarmed to find themselves trapped at the top of Europe's largest ferris wheel for the night. Then everything gets much worse.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 7 - Constellations

With Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Jeremy Clarkson.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 5

Jamie Carragher, Jimmy Carr and Kirsty Gallacher take part in the sporting fun.

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