British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 3rd July 2018

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Ground Control

Episode 2

Neurosurgeon Tess Carter is tired of just being known as the wife of astronaut, Scott Carter. So she turns her attention instead to solving the mystery of an unidentified patient in a coma and her investigation turns up fresh evidence.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm
15 min
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 7 - Eggyheads

Quiz shows turn bad in Eggyheads and Lauren Layfield is lightly grilled by Diddy Dick and Dom in Diddy Chat.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 2 - Waffle Is Unwell

Waffle is unwell. He's in his pyjamas and under strict orders to stay in bed and rest.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 8, Episode 4 - Pippa Evans

Pippa Evans reads from her diaries, which tell of crushes, Christian camp and her days as a Michael Palin superfan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of Peckham

In an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Ground Control

Episode 2

Neurosurgeon Tess Carter is tired of just being known as the wife of astronaut, Scott Carter. So she turns her attention instead to solving the mystery of an unidentified patient in a coma and her investigation turns up fresh evidence.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 1 - Knees & Knockers

With David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On Wheels

Arkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 5, Episode 3 - The Longest Night

While out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 1 - Men And Women

Micky starts by exploring dating and gender inequality.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 12 - The Occult

Ever wondered how a Hand of Glory can make you rich? Sandi has all the answers. With Aisling Bea, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 7

James Corden and the boys are joined by Irish footie star Robbie Keane, funnyman Romesh Ranganathan and British athletics golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 1

Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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?

Series 6, Episode 2

Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar, and David Mitchell is joined by Kate Humble and Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 5 - Poor

Edina's ex-husbands have cut off her alimony payments. Saffron and Edina's accountant taker the opportunity to convince her to cut back on the excesses of her lavish lifestyle, and hide the fact that she is independently wealthy.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 4, Episode 1 - Newspaper Editor

Marcus decides to sort out the press by starting his own newspaper.

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

QI

Series E, Children In Need Special - Entertainment

A Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 6 - Birth

When Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jack P. Shepherd, Bradley Walsh, Chris Kamara, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Jonathan Ross, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 2, Episode 3

The regulars are joined by chat show host Jonathan Ross, former footballer and TV presenter Chris Kamara and Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alice Levine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Bubble Brothers

Alex Horne provides the crucial stats as Alice Levine gaffers nails to her nose, Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.

Radio 1 3am
27 min
Unexpected Fluids. Image shows from L to R: Alix Fox, Riyadh Khalaf

Unexpected Fluids

Series 1, Episode 3 - Pubes With The Guyliner

Join your fearless hosts Alix Fox & Riyadh Khalaf in making the pubic public. Stories so embarrassing you might want to curl up and dye. Featuring special guest The Guyliner.

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