British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 12th September 2018

BBC Three 10am
30 min
The Luke McQueen Pilots. Image shows from L to R: Luke (Luke McQueen), Dad (Mark Silcox). Copyright: Talkback

The Luke McQueen Pilots

Episode 2 - Sex With My Father

After the abortive end to his first pilot, Luke tries his hand at a comedy travelogue.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 3, Episode 3

When John fears imminent death Maggie diagnoses corns but their trip to buy new shoes leaves Maggie staring at the abyss.

Radio 4 6:30pm
Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes. Rob Newman

Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes

Episode 1 - The Inheritance

In a world gone crazy, can philosophy help? One of Britain's finest comedians pieces together a unique approach for our times by unpicking 3,000 years of thought.

BBC Two 8:30pm
30 min
Upstart Crow. Wolf Hall (Ben Miller). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?

Will is writing The Merchant of Venice. And who better to play Shylock than Wolf Hall, a brilliant actor with some surprising views about who wrote Will's plays.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

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

Hang Ups

Episode 6

Mounting pressure from Neil forces Richard to make big decisions without Karen's knowledge. Arguments over Maggie's future culminate in them realising she is in fact missing, and clients unexpectedly turning up on the doorstep leaves Richard wondering if maybe he shouldn't have enjoyed himself quite so much at Ricky's party.

Comedy Central 10:30pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. John Robins. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 9 - John Robins At The Comedy Store

Tonight's host John Robins is joined by the always wonderful Felicity Ward, the hilarious Brennan Reece and the cheeky Geordie Lauren Pattison at the legendary Comedy Store.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Woof - Chris Neill. Chris Neill. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Woof - Chris Neill

Woof - True Tales Of Romance And Failure, Episode 2 - It's All In A Name

Is kitchen matchmaking on the cards?

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