British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 1st March 2018

BBC Three 10am
30 min
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 1, Episode 5

Conor and Jock have been instructed to take up unpaid part-time work experience at Mairead's side on the fish stall in the English Market.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Pross (Emma Noakes), Lawrence Pross (Daniel Cerqueira). Copyright: BBC

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 4 - This Rough Magic

Frank and Lu investigate mysterious goings-on when a woman dies in a magic trick gone gruesomely wrong.

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

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 10 - Exchange Partners

Exchange student Catalina is unhappy. The family try to cheer her up to no avail. Millie and Fran double date with Javier and Ollie but events take a turn in an unexpected way.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm
10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 4 - Waffle Explores

It's Evie and Doug's first playdate together with their friends. They try out their new ball pit, but Waffle can't join in because he's not toilet trained. He finds fun elsewhere.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 2 - Rocky's Wedding Day

Lionel's father is getting married and Sandy is newly single. Jean and Lionel have key roles to play in the nuptials, but events on the wedding day go awry.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Elis James. Copyright: Idil Sukan

State Of The Nations

Episode 1 - Wales

Elis James visits the Lyric Theatre in his home town of Carmarthen, where he is joined by Tudur Owen, Mike Bubbins and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (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, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 4, Episode 4 - The Weaver's Tale

Tom's latest plan is to buy a loom and that he and Barbara should begin producing their own cloth. By happy coincidence, it seems Margo has her heart set on a loom - but Jerry, with Barbara's encouragement, is keen to curtail her spending.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Jessica Knappett, Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Matt Forde, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 3

Matt Forde and Jessica Knappett play five video games; Gauntlet, The Sims, Need For Speed, Headmaster VR and special endgame Jurassic Lark in a bid to become this week's Champions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 4, Episode 5 - Suit Yourself

As the Goods' new cottage clothing industry swings into action, Jerry gets the news that Sir is going to step down from the company, and that he is one of the three candidates invited for dinner. Things are going so well until a problem arises. Thankfully the Goods are on hand to save the day!

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

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fish Farm

After a night of drink and drugs in a mosh pit, Patsy talks Eddy into seducing the gardener Saffy has hired. Not only is he young and attractive, but Pats recognises him as the heir to a gentrified family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Owen (Elis James), Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 1 - Swimming & Kissing

Josh gets invited to the event of the summer - the only trouble is that it's a pool party and he can't swim.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 1, Episode 4

TOWIE's Megan McKenna, TV presenter Will Best, Boyzone's Keith Duffy, dancer Ola Jordan and comedian Stephen Bailey join forces.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 5 - Will Is Home Alone

Will's mum is away for a weekend with old schoolfriend Fergus. Will is left home alone and the other boys take full advantage of the situation.

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

Newsjack

Series 18, Episode 4

Anglea Barnes, Kieran Hodgson, Freya Parker and Henry Perryment perform in a week in which the UK was overrun with snow.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Camping Trip

Will decides to organise one last trip for the gang before they go their separate ways. The four heroes pack the Fiat for a camping trip in the countryside. Will draws on all his scout training - the same however, cannot be said for Jay, Neil and Simon who aren't prepared for the great outdoors at all.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Judith Anderson (Jennifer Saunders), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mum & Dad

In this week's episode, Josh goes on a date with Lily an old classmate who used to be the 'hottest girl in school'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Johnny Gosling and Mister Kipling make their first appearances.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy. Sarah Kendall. Copyright: BBC

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shaken

"This show is a story, and it's a big story. But it actually starts in one of my therapy sessions..."

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

QI

Series D, Episode 11 - Denial And Deprivation

With Roger McGough, Mark Steel and Vic Reeves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 3

The Suits You Sir tailors take on a young assistant and Unlucky Alf visits a fairground.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 2 - Discoveries

With Vic Reeves, Arthur Smith and Clive Anderson.

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