British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 7th November 2018

Radio 4 10:40am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 6: Shincyn's Moon, Episode 3 - Part 3

As Emlyn and Gertrude's love begins to blossom, the rats begin to swarm.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 9 - Robin Hood's Giant Pumpkin

DIY Dan tries to tidy up lots of autumn leaves, Arthur Sleep is joined by a squirrel newsreader, and Robin Hood cheats at the giant vegetable contest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ankle Tag. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Steve Speirs), Alice (Katy Wix), Gruff (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Ankle Tag

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Nappy Advert

The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Saluting Dad's Army. Alexander Armstrong

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 1

Alexander Armstrong begins a 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the inspiration for the show and how it made it to the screen. Alongside fascinating and entertaining archive material, the show features interviews with actors from the very earliest episodes, members of the production team who were there when it all started and a veteran of the real Home Guard.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 6: Shincyn's Moon, Episode 3 - Part 3

As Emlyn and Gertrude's love begins to blossom, the rats begin to swarm.

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 5, Episode 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 6

YouTube couple Lily and Chris and next on Jimmy and Katherine's sofa, putting their relationship to the ultimate test in the hope to win thousands of pounds. Will the pair be un-nerved?

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 7 - Opposites

Find out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Jimmy Carr, Colin Lane and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Bob Hope. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 5 - Bob Hope

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 10 - I Can Hear It Gooping

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
Tracey Ullman's Show. Tracey Ullman. Copyright: BBC / Allan McKeown Presents

South Bank Show

Melvyn Bragg meets comedian Tracey Ullman.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Stand Up Central. Emily Lloyd Saini. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 4, Episode 5

Rob Delaney introduces Emily Lloyd-Saini and Iain Stirling.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Zapped. Image shows from L to R: Steg (Kenneth Collard), Brian (James Buckley)

Zapped

Series 3, Episode 4 - Barrel

Herman relaunches the pub, new look, new drinks and an advert in the local paper. But when Brian collects the wrong barrel from the docks the entire gang end up trapped inside. Meanwhile the deadly disease of Woodpox is sweeping through Munty.

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

The Bisexual

Episode 5

2005 London: A younger Lily Allen-loving Leila is studying abroad. A younger, rounder, Gabe is trying to get Test(icular) published. Familiar faces take both on journeys neither could have predicted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 2 - Electricity

With Rich Hall, Jo Brand and Sean Lock.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years

Episode 2

Following on from The Secret Diary and The Growing Pains, it is now 1991 and our diarist is 23.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years

Episode 3

Following on from The Secret Diary and The Growing Pains, it is now 1991 and our diarist is 23.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
Luisa Omielan's Politics For Bitches. Luisa Omielan. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Luisa Omielan's Politics For Bitches

Episode 3 - Women

Luisa looks at some of the issues bothering women, and addresses why women are not seen as equal to men yet - and what can be done about it. She'll get the views of her audience in Cardiff and Glasgow, go on a procession in London, and meet women who are making a change.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 3, Episode 2

Series following Elizabeth, a Community Mental Health Nurse, into the homes of her patients, recounting their humorous, sad and often bewildering daily interactions with the nurse.

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

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A Friend

Mark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 13, Episode 10 - Stormzy, Russell Howard, Boy George, Alesha Dixon, Sigrid

Jonathan is joined by Brit Award winning artist Stormzy, comedian Russell Howard, legendary musician and fashion icon Boy George, and Britain's Got Talent judge and singer Alesha Dixon. The chart-topping winner of the BBC Sound of 2018, Sigrid will be performing in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 4

Jo Brand, who recently walked 135 miles from coast to coast, is joined by actress and comedian Diane Morgan (aka Screenwipe's Philomena Cunk), and former star of The Apprentice, Nick Hewer.

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