British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 18th January 2018

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 3, Episode 4

Pliny is invited to the Palatine, where he finds out to his horror just how much the Emperor Domitian knows about him.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 21 - Tepui Mountains, Venezuela

Foz, Kyan and Lars are climbing a Tepui in Venezuela, with Xuli exploring this amazing place in her Vroomster.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 4 - Lauren Deleted

Lauren's social media is dangerously out of hand. With Millie's help she deletes herself, but craves what she's missing, until she finds photography. Jake tries to help another dancer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 8

Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 7, Episode 3

This week we hear the best sound in all of music, and someone asking for a massive favour. There's also an inaccurate sketch, but that's alright because John issues a correction and, well, since you ask him a very direct question...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 5 - Mutiny

Margo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 7:45pm (repeat)
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 3, Episode 4

Pliny is invited to the Palatine, where he finds out to his horror just how much the Emperor Domitian knows about him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 2, Episode 1 - Laundry Blues

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel tells Arkwright that he must buy a new washing machine, he is forced to come up with an ingenious plan to keep her happy and his savings undisturbed.

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

QI

Series I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Lee Mack, Roisin Conaty, Jason Manford. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 6, Episode 3

Are locals the best people to ask for directions? And can 30,000 jumping up and down cause an earthquake? Pull up a chair as host Lee Mack, The Great British Bake Off's Noel Fielding, and comedians Jason Manford and Roisin Conaty put facts like these to the test.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant Traveller

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, John Bishop. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John Bishop

Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Kate Abdo, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Romesh Ranganathan, Aaron Ramsey, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 3

It's Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo's turn to get in on the laughs. This time, a crazy line-up of challenges sees the teams attempt to pull a victory bus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'

Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus), Matthew Malone (Ben Chaplin). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 1, Episode 2 - Matthew - A Suitable Case For Treatment

Matthew can not sleep and due to him playing the Manic Street Preachers at full volume in the early hours, neither can Martin or Mandy. Alone and bored in the flat, Matthew turns his attention to the pizza delivery girl.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Matt Forde, Alex Brooker

Roast Battle

Series 1, Episode 4

Featuring Alex Brooker vs Matt Forde and Sofie Hagen vs Larry Dean.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

Series 1, Episode 5

As the series returns, Nish comments on the 'special relationship' between the US and UK, and Rachel looks at what is acceptable in the wake of sexual harassment scandals. Plus, Geoff Norcott talks toxic masculinity.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 8 - Tony Three Pies

It's the series finale so one of the five courageous comedians will end up strutting around proudly with Greg Davies's golden trophy head in their mucky paws. Alex Horne keeps the tasks running fairly smoothly as Noel Fielding finds an unlikely soul mate, Lolly Adefope shows everyone the money and Mel Giedroyc regrets putting M&Ms on her shopping list.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Special - Ultimate #TBTCelebJuice Special

Keith Lemon hosts a special anniversary edition of the comedy panel show, bringing back some of the most memorable games from the show's seven year history. Holly and Gino are joined by Hollywood actor Verne Troyer, Tulisa, radio's Chris Moyles and EastEnders star Dean Gaffney.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Father Peter (Peter Campion), Sister Michael (Siobhán McSweeney). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 3

The girls have been up all night cramming for a big exam.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus), Matthew Malone (Ben Chaplin). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 1, Episode 6 - Fame

Mandy is away for the weekend and Martin is out with Wally Bazoum (from the bank). Bored and alone, Matthew's peace is disturbed by a band rehearsing in the flat upstairs. There's only one thing to do: join them.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown. Rich Hall. Copyright: BBC

Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown

2018 Specials - One Year Of Trump

Rich Hall, the man from Montana, plus a selection of comedians on both sides of the Atlantic, reflect on President Trump's first year in office.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 3 - Jo Brand and Michael McIntyre

Comedian Jo Brand hosts, with special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

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