British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th October 2017

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Mrs Sidhu (Meera Syal). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Mrs Sidhu Investigates

Murder With Masala, Episode 1 - Samosas, Secrets And Stately Homes

Mrs Sidhu leaves Slough for a posh wedding at Lapsley Hall where the bride appeals for her help in finding her missing maid of honour. Meanwhile her son Tez is angry when she employs a French sous chef.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Radio 4

The Slow Kapow

An unexpected event at school gives Ed special powers - like turning into a minotaur.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 13 - Central Park, New York

As Xuli, Lars and Foz enjoy the view from the Statue of Liberty, they spot a blanket of smog covering the New York skyline.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nick Heyward

This week it's Nick Heyward from Haircut 100. Ken is very excited as has heard that Nick has had a spiritual awakening, and he is keen to learn how he can have one of his own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 6 - Family Matters

Family Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Joe Swash, Stacey Solomon. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 1

This series of Your Face Or Mine kicks off with a celebrity special where Jimmy and Katherine are joined by Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, who will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds for their chosen charity.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jeremy Clarkson, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jason Manford. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 4 - Noble Rot

With Jeremy Clarkson, Jason Manford and Sara Pascoe.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
30 min
Bad Move. Image shows from L to R: Pipps (Isvari Ghai), Meena (Manjinder Virk), Matt (Miles Jupp), Silas (Aaryan Basu), Nicky (Kerry Godliman). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shut Up

Nicky and Steve's dreams of peaceful country nights are shattered by Grizzo and his band rehearsing his latest album outdoors.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 2

The boys' epic road trip takes them to the new home of the LA Rams. James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie will be performing, pom poms and all, with the LA Rams cheerleaders in front of an American football crowd of 91,000.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (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

A selection of four episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 4 - Residue Around The Hoof

The halfway point of the series approaches and the five task-hungry comics are being driven to ever more absurd lengths as they battle to lay their sticky fingers on Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head. Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. And can anyone recognise Greg's loyal underling Alex Horne if he's wearing a hat?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Al Large (Joe Absolom), Morwenna Newcross (Jessica Ransom)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 3 - Farewell My Lovely

Martin is left holding the baby when Louisa has to take Year Six pupils sailing.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Yanto (Russell Gomer), Jagadeesh (Pal Aron), Bobby (Aled Pugh), Nadine (Karen Paullada). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 6, Episode 4

Stella is desperately trying to convince Michael to move back home. That is until she finds out he's signed up to new dating website Ponty Partners.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Stand Up Central. Joel Dommett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 2

Tonight Chris is joined by the slick Tez Ilyas and raconteur Joel Dommett.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Porters. Image shows from L to R: Frankie (Susan Wokoma), Simon Porter (Edward Easton), Tillman (Rutger Hauer)

Porters

Series 1, Episode 3

The Hospital Trust is running a fast-track management scheme, which Simon sees as a way to become the type of man nurse Lucy will give a second glance to.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Back. Image shows from L to R: Stephen (David Mitchell), Builder (Craig Russell)

Back

Series 1, Episode 5

With the fire insurance policy out of date, Andrew buys Cass's shares so he can renovate the pub.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 3

Boxer Tony Bellew, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and British hockey star Sam Quek join the regulars.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 2

In this show guest captain Kathy Burke and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Bob Mortimer. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Zapped. Image shows from L to R: Effandra (Miranda Hennessy), Brian (James Buckley)

Zapped

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mr Wuffles

With the amulet seemingly out of reach, a new opportunity to get home comes Brian's way...

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
A diary page. Copyright: BBC

The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾

Episode 8

Harry McEntire reads a new serialisation of the first 'Secret Diary' of Adrian Mole.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Anthony Joshua, Bradley Walsh, Seann Walsh, Holly Willoughby, Kevin Bridges, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Lampard. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 2, Episode 2

Holly, Frank, Bradley, Romesh and Seann are joined by boxer Anthony Joshua and comedians Kevin Bridges and Jon Richardson.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Charlotte And Lillian. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Helen Monks), Lillian (Miriam Margolyes). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Charlotte And Lillian

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Mirror

Charlotte puts aside her ego to help Lillian clear out her garage. It is not long before she spots a vintage treasure, however, and her self-interest gets the better of her.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Before They Were Famous

Before They Were Famous

Series 3, Episode 6

Ian Leslie presents the spoof documentary that brings to light the often surprising first literary attempts of the world's best-known writers.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 4

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Miles Jupp, Heston Blumenthal OBE, Emilia Fox and Ed Byrne.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 3

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

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