British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 19th October 2017

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion

Episode 4 - I've Had Proper Jobs

From stalwart WHSmith employee to audiobook producer, Sarah reveals the wide variety of jobs she had before finding fame as an acclaimed stand-up comedian.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rob Edwards (Samuel Small), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 8 - Ultimate Bucket

Martha and Ollie throw Cassie and Maxwell off the maths team, desperate not to be outshone as they were last year. After what he considers a near-death experience, Alfie is determined to compile and complete a 'bucket list'. Meanwhile, Rob has to attend a History Catch Up Club.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... Image shows from L to R: John Bishop, John Cleese. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 3, Episode 6 - John Cleese

John Cleese discusses his early success as a writer and performer on The Frost Report, being a founding member of Monty Python and star and co-writer of the comedy classic Fawlty Towers. Bishop asks Cleese about his move to Los Angeles and continued success in Hollywood.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
40 min
Red Dwarf. Kryten (Robert Llewellyn)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 2 - Siliconia

The Dwarfers are arrested by the Mechanoid Intergalactic Liberation Front. Lister, Cat and Rimmer are uploaded into Mechanic bodies and forced into servitude while Kryten is given a new life of pampering and luxury.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 6

Sir Bradley Wiggins, Jimmy Carr and Sara Cox are the guests in a packed episode which features a synchronised diving challenge, a trip to the velodrome with a difference, and Mini Motors.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
GameFace. Image shows from L to R: Marcella (Roisin Conaty), Simon (Dustin Demri-Burns). Copyright: Objective Productions

GameFace

Series 1, Episode 3 - Onion

Marcella's wayward brother, Billy, is coming out of rehab and it isn't long before their sibling squabbles start up again.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm
40 min
Zapped. Image shows from L to R: Herman (Louis Emerick), Steg (Kenneth Collard)

Zapped

Series 2, Episode 2 - Magic Darts

Keen to protect himself from further harm, Brian takes a crash course in magic from Howell.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 18, Episode 6

Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli takes on Fearne Cotton as guest team captain, while other guests on the panel include The Chase's Mark Labbett and Anne Hegerty, Geordie comedian Chris Ramsey, showbiz couple Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, and show favourite Kelly Brook.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Colin Hoult. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 5

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Angela Barnes. Copyright: BBC / Matt Stronge

Newsjack

Series 17, Episode 6

George Fouracres, Gabby Best and Colin Hoult are on hand this week to read out the sketches.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Liam Williams - Ladhood

Liam Williams - Ladhood

Series 2, Episode 3

Liam looks for love in all the wrong places as he tries to impress the ladies with some help from a sleazy pick-up manual.

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