British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 26th September 2018

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am
3 min
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 8

A pond, door, car and banana are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Zoe Lyons: Passport Paddy. Zoe Lyons. Copyright: Impatient Productions

Zoe Lyons: Passport Paddy

Episode 1 - The Past

Amid Brexit chaos, Zoe Lyons grabs her shiny new Irish passport and returns to her roots. What does it mean to belong somewhere, and will the Motherland welcome her with open arms?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

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 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie

When Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?

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

Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes

Episode 3 - The Music of the Chromosomes

Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's Day

Arkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 4

Granville has some outdated Christmas puddings to sell, but needs a clever plan to lure his sceptical customers into buying them. Madge is convinced that her house is haunted and is refusing to sleep in her bedroom, but luckily Granville discovers Gastric has a hidden dark side with spiritual powers that could solve the mystery and impress Madge. Meanwhile, Mrs Hussein takes a shine to Leroy and wants to know what they keep behind the counter for special customers.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 1 - Ologies

In the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
30 min
Bad Move. Ken (Philip Jackson). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 2, Episode 2 - Big Deal

Steve foolishly brags to a potential client about the amazing renovation job that he and Nicky have done to their idyllic country cottage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

BBC Two 8:30pm
30 min
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Gemma Whelan), Toby (Beattie Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Most Unkindest Cut Of All

Will has decided to write a play about the life of Julius Caesar. The only problem is how to deal with his assassination.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 4 - Peckham And Beyond

Peckham And Beyond looks at the area that was at the heart of the comedy and what happened when the cast and crew got out of the studio and filmed on location in Monaco, Margate and Miami.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 4 - OLLIE.

Why does Jessica Knappett pile shoes on some butcher's scales? What happens when James Acaster tries the emergency alarm on a lift? And will Rhod Gilbert regret smearing mustard in his eyes? All these questions will be answered - and more besides.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Liz (Diane Morgan)

Motherland

Series 1, Episode 5 - The After Party

Anne's new car propels her into the limelight as the Mums try to get in on her new carpool.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 5

Two friends seek Judge Romesh's ruling after a rude prank turns out to cause lasting damage to property and an unusual kind of bird has two company directors at loggerheads.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 12 - Jayde Adams At The Comedy Store

Fabulous Jayde Adams hosts a night of comedy at the legendary Comedy Store in London with the marvellous Adam Hess, the wonderfully funny Tom Lucy and the fantastic Tez Ilyas.

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

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 6

Shaun Ryder and Bez from the Happy Mondays are locked in thirty-year-old clash over cash. Plus, twin sisters come to court to clear up family deception but end up catching the eye of Bailiff Tom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili

Deadpan comic Jack Dee shares his gripes on school sports day, rubbernecking and the notion of appointing an Olympic village idiot, before introducing a performance by Omid Djalili, who offers his take on everything from Shakespeare to belly-dancing.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

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 4 - Much Loved Son And Fantasist

Myopia and its advantages and ... is that an architect I see before me?

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 4

There's a performance James calls the greatest in ALOTO history this week, as Jamie and Romesh rap out Stormzy's Big for Your Boots. The guests are Rob Beckett, Roisin Conaty and footballer Patrice Evra.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sofa Man

A job on a TV advert leads Tom to charismatic star Rick Cheesecloth, whilst Linda's new food manufacturing line job places her beside the dashing Ron. As Rick spends gradually ever-more time at Tom and Linda's, it looks like he'll ask Tom to move in with him - is this the end of the flatmates for good?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Imitation Game. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Kate Robbins, Alexander Armstrong, Luke Kempner, Debra Stephenson

The Imitation Game

Episode 4

Alexander Armstrong and regulars Rory Bremner and Debra Stephenson are joined by fellow impressionists Luke Kempner and Kate Robbins to perform a series of comedy challenges. This episode features a dazzling array of voices, Downton Abbey as never seen before, some show-stopping musical impersonations and an attempt to find a date for Kim Woodburn.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Nick Clegg. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series, former Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg takes to the host's chair. Stand-up comedians Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty are the guests.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am
30 min
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Sofa

Karl and Norma are holding a wake at the house. So what better time for a delivery man to rock up with the new sofa?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30am
30 min
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Scream

A crying baby takes Karl on a mad journey that leads him to a surprising realisation.

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