British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 4th October 2018

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 7 - Loyalty Points

Lily and Jas fake a falling out to get Rob and Sid to stop arguing, while Ollie and Martha train Mr Malone to be a better teacher.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Stand-Up For Radio Wales. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Lou Sanders, Evelyn Mok, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Matt Rees

Stand-Up For Radio Wales

Episode 2

Tonight's programme features performances from Matt Rees, Lou Sanders, Tudur Owen, Evelyn Mok, and Angela Barnes.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 1 - Ideas for Life

The team attempts to cope with the biggest account of their lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

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 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The platoon get into a spot of bother after firing at a German plane during an air raid. Displeased at the spending of precious bullets, Mainwaring organises a court of inquiry into the situation.

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 3, Episode 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Day Peace Broke Out

Tom takes the law into his own hands when leeks start disappearing from his garden.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
No Offence. D.C. Dinah Kowalska (Elaine Cassidy). Copyright: AbbottVision

No Offence

Series 3, Episode 4

The team has lost Beckett by a hair's breadth - but they have gained a potentially priceless opportunity. With Bonnie and Dennis in the station, Viv and the team have 48 hours to get Dennis to betray his best friend and turn police informant. Dennis won't budge but when Viv tunnels down to his deepest insecurities she unleashes more than she could have bargained for.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 6

Team GB boxing legend Nicola Adams, three-time world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and actor and stand-up Tom Davis join the boys for the next knock-out round of the hit show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mutiny

Margo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Darren Harriott, Stephen Bailey

Roast Battle

Series 2, Episode 4

Stephen Bailey takes on Darren Harriott, and Angela Barnes takes on Matt Richardson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Aniter (Helen George)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 5 - M-Corp

When the Dwarfers upload the latest software update they discover the Jupiter Mining Corporation, owners of Red Dwarf, have been bought by M Corp - a company that only allows products made by them to be visible to their employees.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Will Mellor, Fearne Cotton, Olly Murs

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Episode 4 - The Pop Special

Joining the panel this week are singer/songwriter Tom Odell, popstar Olly Murs, soul legend Gabrielle and acting legend Will Mellor.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 3 - Lonely People

Karl's off to the country for some peace and quiet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Angela Barnes. Copyright: BBC / Matt Stronge

Newsjack

Series 19, Episode 4

Angela Barnes, Jon Pointing, Sukh Ojla and Josh Berry present this week's edition of BBC Radio 4 Extra's topical sketch show.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Auntie Norma (Sondra James), Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 4 - Uncle Vinnie

Karl's on a mission to the seaside with Auntie Norma in tow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 4

Dr Lawrence watches Anne take part in a theatre production.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Rimmer (Chris Barrie)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 6 - Skipper

Rimmer gets hold of a Quantum skipper and skips his way across the multi-verse looking for a dimension where he's not such a giant loser.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 13, Episode 5 - Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding, Mo Gilligan, Olly Murs

Jonathan talks to Great British Bake Off judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, as well as presenter Noel Fielding, plus one of the UK's fastest rising comedians Mo Gilligan, and the chart-topping, multi-platinum selling Olly Murs will be chatting and performing in the studio.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Secrets And Lattes. Image shows from L to R: Trisha (Julie Graham), Clare (Hilary Lyon), Krzysztof (Simon Greenall), Lizzie (Pearl Appleby). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Secrets And Lattes

Series 2, Episode 1 - All Change

Erstwhile free spirit Trisha returns to her native city of Edinburgh after years of living in London. It is supposed to be business as usual in Trisha and Clare's Edinburgh cafe but an unexpected phone call, a surprise dinner invitation and a dodgy bike mean it is change all round.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 4

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

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison look back at the Wimbledon final and ahead at the final preparations for the London Olympics, with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp and Milton Jones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Welcome To Royston Vasey

Outsider Benjamin arrives in town. Ben's friend Martin visits the Local Shop and meets the unfailingly strange Tubbs and Edward. Restart officer Pauline is angered that a job seeker has a job interview.

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 46, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Merchant and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.

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