British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 2nd August 2018

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Lawyer Of The Year

Ken has been nominated for Lichfield Lawyer of the Year. Unfortunately, his dastardly work rival Jane has been nominated too. Ken's convinced Jane is going to win, until Lorna thinks of a way to fix it...

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Kenneth Collard), Dale (Taylor Lautner). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Licence

Ken finds himself suspended from work and tries to engineer a way back in before Lorna finds out.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 4, Episode 3 - Ken's New Friend

It's an episode full of secrets for Ken when he complains about loud new neighbour Lloyd to the police, only to make great friends with him later. Meanwhile, Dale discovers that Ken has been suspended at work. Can Ken hide his snitching from Lloyd? Can he hide his skiving from Lorna?

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Esther Smith), Dale (Taylor Lautner). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Trapped

Ken wakes up trapped behind a newly built wall in Steve's Bar and is forced to wait it out till help arrives, with only Steve for company. Rachel and Dale grapple with a pregnancy scare while Lorna is surprised to find Dylan's new girlfriend is age-inappropriate - and worse still, an old friend.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Debbie (Vicki Pepperdine), Rachel (Esther Smith). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 4, Episode 5 - Walkabout

When Rachel says she needs more space, Dale takes her at her word and strands her in the Pennines. Ken has only a day to save his job but is forced instead to rescue his daughter - and worst of all, has to ask his son Dylan for help.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Steve (Kenneth Collard). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Opening Night

It's the big opening night for All Steve's Pals, with Dale determined to make it the best launch ever and show Rachel he's the kind of serious safe bet she can spend her future with.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Paddington Station. Copyright: BBC

Where This Service Will...

Episode 1 - Where This Service Will Connect

Five months after they last met, Suzie turns up unannounced at David's office.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Episode 4 - Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person

Mrs. Slocombe is appointed temporary floor manager while Mr. Rumbold recovers from food poisoning, and no one is happy about it.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 3

Joe is joined by comedian Angela Barnes and author Adam Kay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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

A selection of five episodes of the Home Guard sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Gyles Brandreth.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 2

Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain and Alex Jones attempt to out-fact each other as startling theories are put to the test in Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Poxy Cohen (Dave Lynn), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 12, Episode 2 - Too Much Of Nothing

Tracey's house has been burgled during Darryl's funeral. The family decide it's up to them to track down their possessions and set out on a trail involving a snooker club, a pawnbroker and the infamous Theydon Boys drag club.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

TV format in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne set a group of comedians various outlandish challenges.

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 5

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

U&W channel logo 10pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 4, Episode 5 - Brendan Cole

John is joined by Striclty Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Quacks. Caroline (Lydia Leonard). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Quacks

Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial

William concocts a daring plan to stage a mock trial to cure a deluded patient. John's debts leave him in desperate need to make money - by fair means or quackery. And Robert looks to advance his reputation by securing the backing of a wealthy female patron, Lady Campbell. But it turns out she is interested in more than just the contents of Robert's kit bag.

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

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Keith Lemon: Coming In America. Image shows from L to R: Guadeloupe (Jacey Sallés), Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Keith Lemon: Coming In America

Episode 5

Keith is in the running for his dream job in America but discovers there's an issue with his work visa. In a bid to secure his future with a US Green Card, Keith takes the plunge and decides to get married.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Sick Note. Image shows from L to R: Linda Zerafa (Marama Corlett), Katerina West (Lindsay Lohan). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 3 - Stay Hydrated

Daniel and Dr Glennis set up a meeting with Shank, a drug dealer who's keen to buy Daniel's unused medication. But the meeting is nothing like they expected.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 1, Episode 9

Tez Ilyas hosts the final episode of the series, with help from Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
Sick Note. Dr Iain Glennis (Nick Frost). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 4 - Braking Bad

Daniel and his dad give chase when Daniel spots Will_5000 at his office.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 6

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

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Visit To Swansea

Tony, Bill, Andrée and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Colin Hoult. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 5

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 6 - Dara O'Briain, Stephen K. Amos and Frankie Boyle

Dara O'Briain is joined by special guests Stephen K Amos and Frankie Boyle. Recorded live at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo, this last show of the series hammers computer geeks, Australians, the seventies and present buying.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Martin Clunes

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jason Manford and Jess Phillips MP.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 7

In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.

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