British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 8th November 2017

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 2

Mae asks why some people more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinmaker Diva

Dennis and the gang are fed up with dinner lady Olive's completely inedible school dinners. In their mission to 'drop the slop', they discover a poster of her past career as a singer. The gang ask her to join The Dinmakers - hoping she'll swap a life in the kitchen for fame. However, after unleashing Olive's inner diva, their new mission is how to get Olive back into the kitchen!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Julia Deakin), Vaughan (Simon Day). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Naming Ceremony

Joyce steals her own granddaughter at her Naming Ceremony for essential Facebook updates, while Carol attempts to publish her own version of Fifty Shades of Grey (and Trevor frets because it might be based on personal experience).

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Andy Hamilton. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Andy Hamilton Sort Of Remembers

Series 1, Episode 4 - Animals

Andy raids his memory bank on the subject of animals. Including top tips on dealing with an angry bear and a grumpy alligator.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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...

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 6

Carly and Ciara are this week's victims in love and putting their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds. Will they chose love or money?

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 15 - Long Lost

With Jimmy Carr, Claudia O'Doherty and Suggs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3 - Friends And Enemies

This episode explores the characters who revolve around Del and Rodney's world including Trigger, Boycie, Denzil and Del's arch enemy DCI Slater.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, James Acaster. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 15 - Mix And Match

With James Acaster, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Beth Traywick (Sigourney Weaver)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 8 - All My Trials

Martin has not been able to practice ahead of his hearing but this does not stop patients asking for medical advice. Louisa goes to see Chris Parsons to find out how serious the hearing is. Penhale has commissioned a bust to recognise his contribution to Portwenn and the American is back to do some research into her family tree but has a medical issue she wants to see Martin about.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Stand Up Central. Carl Hutchinson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 7

Live from Camden's legendary Electric Ballroom, Chris Ramsey performs live stand-up, and introduces two guests. Tonight he's joined by former Maths teacher Carl Hutchinson and acerbic Tom Allen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
30 min
The Rebel. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Bill Paterson), Margaret (Anita Dobson). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 2, Episode 1 - Money

Henry attempts to help out Cath who is, like many young couples, struggling with astronomical rent rates.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Zapped. Barbara (Sharon Rooney)

Zapped

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pear Fair

It's Munty's famous Pear Fair and Herman's favourite time of year. Who knows, The Jug and The Other Jug might even attract some new customers.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: BBC

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 1

Lance's flat isn't his own any more and Andy's staying with the mother-in-law. But at least they have their old faithful permission to escape. Or do they? The dark cloud of a solar farm threatens the tranquillity.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Man Down. Jo (Roisin Conaty). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 4, Episode 3

This week Dan is desperate to fit in with the other dads at Dad's Club.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
40 min
Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall), Nina Morales (Rosie Perez). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 3

The stakes have been seriously raised and now Barnaby and Nina need half a million pounds. And they need it fast.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Welcome To Royston Vasey

Outsider Benjamin arrives in town. Ben's friend Martin visits the Local Shop and meets the unfailingly strange Tubbs and Edward. Restart officer Pauline is angered that a job seeker has a job interview.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!

Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 4, Episode 4 - A Nice Time with All the Family

Julie fears her 60th birthday celebration is being hijacked by her family. Starring Beverley Callard.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Episode 3

Pierre's attempts to attract the attention of Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly leads to him dropping a line to Claudia Winkleman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Judy Murray, James Corden, Daniel Ricciardo, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 7

The regulars are joined by guests Judy Murray, Rob Beckett and Daniel Ricciardo.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Timewasters. Image shows from L to R: Nick (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), Curtis (Kevin Garry), Jason (Kadiff Kirwan), Horace (Samson Kayo), Lauren (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Timewasters

Series 1, Episode 6

The time machine has been fixed, but will the band return home?

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