British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 10th October 2018

BBC Three 10am
30 min
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Episode 1 - The Aftermath

This one-off special investigates the fallout from Kerry's criminality.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Empire-ical Evidence. Image shows from L to R: Anuvab Pal, Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Somethin' Else

Empire-ical Evidence

Episode 1

Andy and Anuvab wander around London, from the docks the trading ships originally departed from in the east of London to the final resting place of Empire in the west, via the central strongholds of power in Westminster and the City.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 2

Next up to put their relationship to the test is school sweethearts, Jake and Felicity. Will Katherine and Jimmy rock the boat? Or is their 10 year relationship set in stone?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
30 min
Bad Move. Image shows from L to R: Nicky (Kerry Godliman), Tedious Terry (Stephen Bent). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 2, Episode 4 - Speed Trap

Steve has finally got his driving licence back and promises Nicky that his speeding days are over.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tommy Cooper

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 6 - A Coquettish Fascinator

At the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Stand Up Central. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 4, Episode 1

Rob Delaney introduces Jon Richardson and Nigel Ng.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
8 min
Alex Brooker's Comedy Short. Image shows from L to R: Alex (Alex Brooker), Steph (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alex Brooker's Comedy Short: Hands Of God

Alex Brooker plays a man who's contemplating a pioneering transplant operation.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
10 min
Kris Marshall's Comedy Short. Max Bartlett (Kris Marshall). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Kris Marshall's Comedy Short: Whodunnit?

Sitcom short starring Kris Marshall as a pampered actor.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
8 min
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Wendy (Jane Horrocks), Maleek (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Samson Kayo's Comedy Short, Special - New Blood

Maleek meets his new partner, Wendy, for the first time.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
7 min
Lost Voice Guy's Comedy Short. Mark (Lee Ridley). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lost Voice Guy's Comedy Short: I Just Called To Say...

Lost Voice Guy starts in this short sitcom pilot about a man on a train.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
10 min
Jonny Pelham's Comedy Short. Jonny (Jonny Pelham)

Jonny Pelham's Comedy Short: Late Bloomer

Sitcom based around stand-up Jonny Pelham's life story.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
8 min
Sindhu Vee's Comedy Short. Preeti (Sindhu Vee). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Sindhu Vee's Comedy Short: Live And Let Love

Comedy short from Sindhu Vee about a visit from India.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
10 min
Susan Wokoma's Comedy Short. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Daisy May Cooper), Ann (Susan Wokoma). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Susan Wokoma's Comedy Short: Love The Sinner

Sitcom short about a young girl trying to understand grief.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Bisexual. Image shows from L to R: Katie (Anjili Mohindra), Beth (Hannah Almond)

The Bisexual

Episode 1

New Yorker Leila lives in London in a seemingly perfect relationship with girlfriend and business partner Sadie. But Leila has a secret - she's bisexual. Realising that she's living a lie, Leila makes a drastic decision with unexpected consequences.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. Ken Cheng. Copyright: BBC

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Arts

Ken examines attitudes towards the Arts.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
30 min
Outsiders!!. Image shows from L to R: Zak (Connor Allen), Mari (Morfydd Clark)

Outsiders!!

Comedy drama about five teenagers on a summer outing with their teen therapy group. The teenagers don't want to be there, but therapist Tom is sure they'll be able to get in touch with their inner-selves, outside. There are no breakthrough, life-changing moments, but as Tom attempts to keep the gang entertained there is something resembling fun, friendship and laughter. Each individual character story is written by a different emerging Welsh writer.

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