British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th April 2018

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm
10 min
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy There

A game of beach volleyball is interrupted when a ball thrown by Bevel dislodges the gang's raft.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 11 - Holiday

CJ wins a family holiday and has to get Bell and Maddie to pretend they're married. Polly holds a raffle for cash to decorate the common room, but what will they use for a prize?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 11 - Branded

Godfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sketchtopia. Image shows from L to R: Nimisha Odedra, Luke Manning, Vivienne Acheampong, Hardeep Singh Kohli, Paul G Raymond, Jamie-Rose Monk

Sketchtopia

Series 1, Episode 1

In our series opener the team tackle gender and race pay inequality; Indian students go on a gap year to Britain to experience poverty; students are prepared for their UK citizenship test; and a Romanian immigrant gives his unusual view on Brexit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Sami Shah. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Casey Johnson, Marnie Simpson, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 3, Episode 3

It's game on for Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson and Casey Johnson...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Sammy Valentino (Shane Richie), Monty (John Challis). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 10, Episode 5

As Noreen and Pauline return to the Solana, Pauline's writer's block disappears on finding her muse. Monty is worried about Sammy, but how can he lose 'the fear'? Kenneth's ongoing romantic troubles means he needs a wife, will Sam oblige? Cyd's Dad flies in.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 1

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 1 - Naani's Return

When the family arrive back from a trip to Pakistan with Mr Khan's mother-in-law in tow, Mr Khan is lumbered with looking after her.

BBC Two 9:50pm
40 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Sarah Millican, Arj Barker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj Barker

The fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 2 - The In-Laws

Shazia and Amjad's wedding is fast approaching. As Mr and Mrs Khan's relationship with Amjad's mother, Mrs Malik, has been fractious at best, they invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
The Chris Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Desiree Burch, Chris Ramsey, Jennie McAlpine, Laura Whitmore. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Comedian Desiree Burch, actor Jennie McAlpine and Strictly star Laura Whitmore join Chris.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

A selection of three episodes of the Orwellian panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear

Saffron has moved out, Edina's PR company has merged with an enormous PR firm based in the United States and after her magazine closes, Patsy is offered a prestigious job in New York. Fearful of so much change, Eddy and Patsy indulge in a drunken, drugged bender and face stern words from Saffy.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Sophie Willan. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Sophie Willan's Guide To Normality

Episode 3 - Do Monogamy

Sophie Willan explores monogamous relationships and how 'normal' they really are.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
The John Moloney Show. John Moloney. Copyright: Dabster Productions

The John Moloney Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Featuring a collection for cats and dogs, a disengaged charity worker, and an expensive-looking carrier bag.

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 2 - Dara O'Briain

Jack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jake Humphrey, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett, Bradley Walsh, Sam Quek. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 3

Holly Willoughby, Frank Lampard and Bradley Walsh are joined by GB hockey Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek, sports presenter Jake Humphrey and comedian Rob Beckett.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 5 - Bears

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

Radio 1 3am
60 min
Niki and Sammy

Niki & Sammy's Peachy Podcast

Episode 7

Welcome to the Niki and Sammy Peachy Podcast! We're obsessed with k-pop, dogs, peanut butter, chocolate and small animals. Join us as we chat conspiracies, celebs and peaches.

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