British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 24th April 2018

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 12 - Who's Ze Boss

When news breaks that senior head keeper Matt is leaving the zoo, the search begins for the new boss.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 4: The King Under The Hill, Episode 2 - Part 2

Magda has gone missing, while Gareth and Emlyn search for ghosts.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Davina McCall, Frank Skinner, Rob Delaney, Laurence Fox. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 7 - Rob Delaney, Davina McCall, Laurence Fox

Rob Delaney, Davina McCall and Laurence Fox attempt to banish people who order starters, 12 string guitars and cyclists in Lycra into the Orwellian chamber.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Julie (Sue Johnston), Andy (Eddie Marsan), Marion (Julia Deakin), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Wake

The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake. He just wants to say goodbye to his mum and leave. But it is not as simple as that.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 6

David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone OBE, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman, and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
You Rang, M'Lord?. Image shows from L to R: Ivy Teasdale (Su Pollard), Alfred 'Alf' Stokes (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

You Rang, M'Lord?

Series 2, Episode 6 - Stranger In The Night

Alf tells Sir Ralph that Lord Meldrum can't be having an affair with Lady Agatha because he was wounded in the artillery.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Tinchy Stryder, David Mitchell, Jack Dee, Rob Brydon, Romesh Ranganathan, Lee Mack, Gaby Roslin. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 7

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 4: The King Under The Hill, Episode 2 - Part 2

Magda has gone missing, while Gareth and Emlyn search for ghosts.

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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In One

In the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Last Laugh In Vegas. Image shows from L to R: Mick Miller, Bobby Ball, Kenny Lynch, Su Pollard, Jess Conrad, Tommy Cannon, Bobby Crush, Anita Harris, Bernie Clifton. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Last Laugh In Vegas

Episode 4

Our nine British entertainers have spent over a week rehearsing for their dream gig in the entertainment capital of the world, but with just days to go before the big night, a heartbreaking tragedy hits Las Vegas. Saddened and shocked, the performers question whether the show should go on.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
90 min
Last Laugh In Vegas. Image shows from L to R: Mick Miller, Bobby Ball, Kenny Lynch, Su Pollard, Jess Conrad, Tommy Cannon, Bobby Crush, Anita Harris, Bernie Clifton. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Last Laugh In Vegas

Special - Showtime

It's showtime as nine showbiz legends take to the stage for their dream gig in the variety capital of the world.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

Cunk On Britain, Episode 4 - Twentieth Century Shocks

Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th Century, with two world wars but no world cup.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Jeremy Vine: Agony Uncle

Jeremy Vine: Agony Uncle

Episode 1 - Pilot

Part-scripted, part-improvised spoof phone-in, where most of the celebrities in distress are played by impersonators, but a couple of whom may yet be real.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
30 min
Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe Will Make Your Life Better

Comedians and celebrities examine frustrations with their own inadequate lives to come up with life hacks, innovations, inventions and ideas all with the purpose of helping you.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett

The series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Jemima Rooper), Goadsby (Rebecca Scroggs), Will (Richard Marsh), Beast (Russell Tovey), Vicky (Olivia Poulet), Colin (Sam Troughton), Rog (Phil Daniels). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart

Episode 3 - Stag

Will and the gang help organise a stag do to remember - in more ways than one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 3

Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

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

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

Radio 1 3am
60 min
Ed And Lauren Get On. Image shows from L to R: Ed Night, Lauren Pattison

Ed And Lauren Get On

Episode 11

Growing up, every choice feels like a huge, scary decision. Join Ed and Lauren as they tackle a new topic each week to explore the highs and deep, deep lows of becoming an adult.

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