British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 15th August 2018

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 8, Episode 1 - A Song For Lenzie

Ramesh discovers to his horror than Sanjay hasn't been entirely truthful about his college education after The Bish spots him busking in East Kilbride

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm
5 min
Animal TV

Animal TV

Episode 13 - Bubbles!!

Simon tries (and fails) to steal Dotty's thunder in the Animal TV studio, there's an exclusive interview from the set of Goats of Fury, the Guinea Pig Brother housemates successfully complete another task, and ATV special reporter Tosh uncovers another unusual natural phenomenon.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
15 min
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 11 - Castle Bake Off

Rivalries are brought to the boil in the Yum-tastic Pizza Bake Off as Bob vies with Zip and Pop for the prize.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Plan

Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives. Josh has the birth ball and all meditation music but typically, at the crucial moment, disaster strikes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Matter Of Conscience

The local Council decides to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin instructs his staff to thwart their plan by making as much noise as possible.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

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 1, Episode 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Kate Abdo, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Romesh Ranganathan, Aaron Ramsey, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 3

It's Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo's turn to get in on the laughs. This time, a crazy line-up of challenges sees the teams attempt to pull a victory bus.

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 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

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.

Radio 2 logo 9pm
60 min
Radio 2 logo

Double Acts

Episode 4

Michael Crawford investigates comedy icons Laurel and Hardy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 1 - Cricket

Mr Khan makes an exhibition of himself in front of a packed house at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 2 - Bullies

Mr Khan has bought a drone camera to keep an eye on the local neighbourhood as he believes it is starting to go a bit downhill.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 3

This episode sees the most shocking case yet as two friends fight over money, girls and with the Judge! Plus a sister brings her brother to court after his meddling in her love life led to public humiliation.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
CelebAbility. Marek Larwood. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 2, Episode 8

Celebrity guests this episode are Melvin Odoom, Deano Baily, AJ Pritchard, Charlotte Dawson and CiCi Coleman.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Hang Ups. Dr. Richard Pitt (Stephen Mangan)

Hang Ups

Episode 2

With Karen away on business, Richard is left holding the fort.

Comedy Central 10:30pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 5 - Suzi Ruffell At The Comedy Store

The riotously funny Suzi Ruffell is your host at the prestigious Comedy Store, where she is joined by the amazing Brennan Reece, the hugely funny Rosie Jones and the joyous Lauren Pattison.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm
30 min
Judge Romesh. Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 4

This episode sees the world of celebrity step in to the court as Blue stars Duncan James and Anthony Costa clash over the rightful ownership of a Brit Award. And a passionate brother and sister come to boiling point over some pooey property.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Bad Move. Nicky (Kerry Godliman). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 1, Episode 2 - Deep End

When Nicky and Steve discover that their kitchen has flooded, they have to call on Nicky's dad for help.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of Civilisation

Modern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Felicity Ward - Appisodes. Felicity Ward. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Series 1, Episode 2 - IBS

Felicity downloads a new app each week to help her de-stress, refocus and find practical solutions to her various trouble areas - anxiety, depression, IBS and insomnia. With Jess Fosketew.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
Live From The BBC. Desiree Burch. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Ellis O'Brien

Live From The BBC

Series 3, Episode 5 - Desiree Burch

New York City's Desiree Burch has exploded on to the comedy scene in London which she now calls home. From growing up in the States to making love like James Brown, Desiree delivers a no-holds-barred performance that explores everything from sex, relationships, race, body image and social change.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
The Celebrity Voicemail Show. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: BBC

The Celebrity Voicemail Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Katie Hopkins

This week we listen in to the voicemail of controversial newspaper columnist, Katie Hopkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm
55 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Gina Yashere, Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 5 - Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Irish gem Ed Byrne hosts in front of a 3,500-strong audience, with guest appearances from Adam Hills and London's own Gina Yashere.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 47, Episode 8

Guest host Kirsty Young is joined by panellists Ross Noble and John Cooper Clarke.

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