British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th April 2018

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Holbein's Skull. Copyright: BBC

Holbein's Skull

A comic peek behind Hans Holbein's painting The Ambassadors and the enigma that surrounds it.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 19 - Jungle Fashion Show

It's fashion show time. Bitz has designed some fantastic hats, Bob is taking the photographs, Purl is modelling them and Bevel is guiding them through the jungle to find the perfect place to hold the show.

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 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!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hexagonal Phase, Episode 5 - Fit The Thirty-First

As the Vogons approach Nano, Thor and Wowbagger prepare for their battle.

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 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 4 - Miscellany

With Rhod Gilbert, Cariad Lloyd and Noel Fielding.

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 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

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 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

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

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 8

Comedians Kevin Bridges and Natasia Demetriou play Joust, Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2, Tekken, Can't Drive This and special endgame Noah Me, Noah You.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 5 - Pants On Fire

When Lee and Lucy cancel dinner with Toby and Anna at the last moment it opens up a can of worms.

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 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill)

Still Game

Series 8, Episode 5 - Pie

There's an appetite for destruction as steak pies dominate Jack, Victor and Craiglang's own hilarious version of the hunger games. Only the strongest will reign supreme.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm
30 min
Limmy's Homemade Show. Brian Limond

Limmy's Homemade Show

Episode 1 - Limmy's Homemade Show

In his homemade show Limmy, aka Brian Limond, opens the door to a tradesman who gets more than he bargained for and to a group of young men whose dabblings in the spirit world prove unsettling. There's also the appearance of a mysterious individual during a routine piece of filming at home. A visit to the museum prompts a vision of the future and while meandering by the river, Limmy attempts an academic explanation of how comedy works to a tough audience. Meanwhile a walk in the park which he takes to improve his health goes down a strange route after he recalls a previous encounter with a litterbug.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 5 - Rachel

After some dubious advice from Daisy, Lee decides that the best way to get Lucy to notice him is to make her jealous, and the best way to make her jealous is to get himself a girlfriend. Now all he has to do is choose the right girl...

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Ross, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby, Lucy Fallon, Gino D'Acampo, Fearne Cotton, Gok Wan

Celebrity Juice

Series 19, Episode 3

Joining the panel this week are First Dates star Fred Sirieix, Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon, fashion guru and TV presenter Gok Wan and Celebrity Juice regular Gino 'Sheffield' D'Acampo.

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'.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
In The Long Run. Walter (Idris Elba). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 3

Valentine signs up for open trials at Leyton Orient football club. Meanwhile, Agnes and Kirsty discover their elderly neighbour Ernie has been dead for days.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Meghan Markle (Kathryn Drysdale), Harry (Richard Goulding), Pippa (Morgana Robinson). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 2, Episode 1

Prince Charles refuses to help secure a trade deal with the Chinese. But when Camilla withholds his conjugal rights, Charles agrees to host a banquet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 1

A very tanned Cathy and Colin have returned from a luxury cruise and seem strangely keen to persuade neighbours Eric and Beth to join them on their next trip. Ian and Jaz meanwhile, have decided to buy a flat together.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 6 - Play

The return from Africa of Lucy's first teenage love proves too much for Lee, especially when it turns out that Scott has written a play for Lucy and wants her to star in an Amateur production of it. Can Lee prevent them from getting too close?

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Beef And Dairy Network. Benjamin Partridge

Beef And Dairy Network

Series 2, Episode 1

In this episode, we interview Michael Banyan, the former bovine poet laureate who is now in hiding after a brush with the Bovine Farmers' Union.

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)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 3

More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Ore Oduba, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Kevin Bridges, Bradley Walsh, Ashley Cole. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 4

Footballer Ashley Cole, Strictly Come Dancing champion Ore Oduba and comedian Kevin Bridges join the teams, with regulars Romesh Ranganathan and Seann Walsh to help.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

Radio 1 3am
Birthday Girls. Image shows from L to R: Beattie Edmondson, Rose Johnson, Camille Ucan

Birthday Girls House Party

Episode 2

Birthday Girls invite you to a series of parties.

Radio 1 3am
The Andy Field Experience. Andy Field. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

The Andy Field Experience

Episode 2

Sketch show from comic Andy Field.

Radio 1 3am
Matt Edmondson. Copyright: BBC

Clickipedia

Episode 2

Matt Edmondson and guests search the web for the best facts and useless knowledge.

Radio 1 3am
Emily Lloyd Saini

Battle Acts

Episode 2

Two teams of comedians compete in a series of ridiculous and increasingly difficult challenges.

Radio 1 3am
Jen Wakefield

The Comeback

Episode 2

Comedians get the chance to deliver the comeback they always wanted.

Radio 1 3am
60 min
Benjamin Partridge

Ray Moss: No Stone Unturned

Episode 2

Ben Partridge from the award-winning Beef and Dairy Network podcast returns as Ray Moss to investigating the seemingly small personal mysteries of fictional listeners.

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