British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 29th August 2018

Radio 4 10:40am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 5: A Mermaid's Kiss, Episode 3 - Part 3

As the Glan Don crime wave continues, Gareth has another run-in with the mermaid.

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 3 - Lenzie Has Fallen

A mysterious virus falls upon the town, but Mrs Birkett has her suspicions as to where it came from.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 47 - Go Jet Academy: Volcanic Island

Grandmaster Glitch is drilling into the ground below the ocean near Academy Island, looking for bubbly mud that is heated up by an underground volcano.

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 10, Episode 1 - Goodbye Mrs. Slocombe

Mrs. Slocombe is forced to retire from sales because of her age. She plots to stay at Grace Bros. in any capacity possible, while the rest of the staff plot to do-in her successor.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy. Sarah Kendall. Copyright: BBC

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy

Volume 2, Episode 2 - One-Seventeen AM

Sarah is trying to be more positive. She tells of a trip to the vets with the family's pet hamster, of a car accident she was in as a child and of a day at a clinic with her son. And we find out that hamsters originate from Syria.

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 11 - Maplin Intercontinental

The annual Best Yellowcoat Competition has a very special prize this year: the winner will go to Maplin's new Holiday Camp in the Bahamas.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

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

Curious Under The Stars

Series 5: A Mermaid's Kiss, Episode 3 - Part 3

As the Glan Don crime wave continues, Gareth has another run-in with the mermaid.

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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, James DeGale, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Denise Lewis, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 5

Stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis and boxer James DeGale are next in line to join James Corden and the ALOTO boys for more laughs, trivia and wacky challenges. This week, the guests don giant foam trainers to compete in a tricky heptathlon, while Freddie Flintoff faces off against Jack Whitehall in a heated fencing challenge.

BBC Two 8:30pm
30 min
Upstart Crow. Marlowe (Tim Downie). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 1 - Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be!

Will is just finishing writing A Midsummer Night's Dream but the other actors tell him it lacks a little comedy.

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 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Shakespeare Season Special - The Immortal Bard

Shakespeare-themed special with Bill Bailey, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's University

When the car breaks down, Mr Khan is forced to improvise alternative travel arrangements, which gives the family all plenty of time to reminisce about Alia's early years.

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

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 6 - Mr Khan's Niece

Mr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Diane Morgan), Ivy (Connie Wilkins)

Motherland

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Birthday Party

Julia moves out of her comfort zone and reluctantly invites the entire class to her kid's birthday party. With her Mum still refusing to help out she relies on Liz's party hacks and Kevin's entertaining skills. And anyway, she organises events for a living, this will be a breeze!

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

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 7

Judge Romesh dishes out justice for a rapper and a video producer locked in a bitter battle over £3,000 and an ABBA tribute act come to court over loss of earnings due to a stark-naked accident.

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

Hang Ups

Episode 4

Richard's mother Maggie has moved in and piles on the emotional devastation while Karen has her own problems at work.

Comedy Central 10:30pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Alex Edelman. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 7 - Alex Edelman At The Comedy Store

American funny man Alex Edelman is your host at the world famous Comedy Store in London introducing the hilarious Alistair Williams, the wonderfully witty Fern Brady and the remarkable Darren Harriott.

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

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 8

This episode sees a wife bringing her husband to court over his obsession with a 'classic' car. Plus warring neighbours resort to drastic measures to settle their constant rowing.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Bad Move. Image shows from L to R: Grizzo (Seann Walsh), Steve (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 1, Episode 4 - Get Lost

Nicky and Steve are alarmed to discover that an ancient public right of way runs straight through their garden.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 4 - Too-Ra Taloo Rye-Eh

This week an annoying printer gets the sledge-hammer treatment, Christine Hamilton receives an unexpected gift, and some bees get to travel first class. Sort of...

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

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Series 1, Episode 4 - Anxiety

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 Rose Matafeo.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 10.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
The Lenny Henry Birthday Show. Lenny Henry. Copyright: BBC

The Lenny Henry Birthday Show

A one-off special hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald to celebrate Lenny Henry's career.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Domestic Science. Image shows from L to R: Steve Mould, Matt Parker, Helen Arney

Domestic Science

Series 1, Episode 1

The trio explore the Shepard tone, the radioactivity of bananas and the conductivity of bones.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 2, Episode 7

Dave Berry, Des O'Connor and Myleene Klass join Keith Lemon.

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 6 - Julian Clary

Joining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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 46, Episode 10

Martin Clunes hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Bernard Cribbins and Jennifer Saunders.

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