British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 17th October 2018

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 2

Andy and Anuvab wander around Kolkata, from the colonial seat of power that is now a library, to the Army garrison that replaced the site of one of the most infamous events of the Raj.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 3

Dawn Ward from The Real Housewives of Cheshire and husband and ex-premier league footballer Ashley, join Jimmy and Katherine on the sofa, putting their 27 year-long marriage to the test in the hope to win thousands of pounds for charity. Are they a great match? Or is someone punching several leagues? The couple are also joined by surprise guests Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
30 min
Bad Move. Image shows from L to R: Meena (Manjinder Virk), Bronson (George Somner). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 2, Episode 5 - Food Fight

Nicky and Steve get roped into taking part in a Come Dine With Me-style charity dine-off.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Frankie Howerd. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 2 - Frankie Howerd

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Perfect Stuff

Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Stand Up Central. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 4, Episode 2

Rob Delaney introduces Sara Pascoe and Tom Ward.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Zapped. Feffenhoffer (Steve Coogan)

Zapped

Series 3, Episode 1 - Circus

Brian is being forced to perform in a travelling circus, run by the sadistic Feffenhoffer (Steve Coogan). Barbara and Steg set out to rescue him while Herman accidentally traps a fairy. Stuck on Earth, Howell tries desperately to get back to Munty.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Bisexual. Image shows from L to R: Gabe (Brian Gleeson), Leila (Desiree Akhavan)

The Bisexual

Episode 2

Leila and Sadie try to be civil for the business's sake. It's anything but behind the scenes. Neurotic new housemate Gabe attempts to cheer Leila up with a night out that turns into a drunken odyssey and takes a surprising turn.

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

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 1, Episode 3 - Family

Ken Cheng looks at Family Values.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Tom Neenan. Copyright: Idil Sukan

The Hauntening

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hosting

This episode is a podcast, with an unwanted guest.

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