British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 8th November 2018

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 6: Shincyn's Moon, Episode 4 - Part 4

When a cargo ship hits the rocks, it's a race against time to avert disaster for Glan Don.

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

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 12 - Inspiring Women Of Tomorrow

The girls follow an app promising future success, but can they resist their weaknesses?

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 10 - DIY Dan's Dripping Tap

DIY Dan gets soaked trying to fix a dripping tap, Gail Force interviews a slime expert, and there is lots of laughter in Wizard Tripwick's classroom.

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 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.

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 6 - Holidays Are Coming

Welcome back to Hardacre's, the worst advertising agency in London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: L/Cpl. Jones (Clive Dunn), Sgt. Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Pte. Pike (Ian Lavender), Pte. Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Walker (James Beck), Capt. Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Pte. Godfrey (Arnold Ridley). Copyright: Norcon Productions

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

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

Curious Under The Stars

Series 6: Shincyn's Moon, Episode 4 - Part 4

When a cargo ship hits the rocks, it's a race against time to avert disaster for Glan Don.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 11 - Nonsense

With Phill Jupitus, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Melanie Chisholm, Andy Carroll, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, David Walliams, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 1

The boys are joined by West Ham striker Andy Carroll, comedian David Walliams and former Spice Girl Melanie C.

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), 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.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
40 min
Sally4Ever. Image shows from L to R: Emma (Julia Davis), Dan (Seb Cardinal)

Sally4Ever

Episode 3

It's a question that has been asked through the ages: can eggs be sexy? It's one Sally must answer as her company launches a campaign to make the humble egg seductive. However, as her new beau Emma becomes increasingly needy and demanding, Sally's performance at work begins to suffer, and her chances of promotion start to look bleak.

U&W channel logo 10pm
40 min
Women On The Verge. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Aaron McCusker), Alison (Eileen Walsh)

Women On The Verge

Episode 5

Katie has last minute unexpected problems with the launch of her photography exhibition.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 3 - Polymorph

A chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Joel Dommett, Jordan Stephens, Leigh Francis, Jimmy Carr, Maya Jama, Brian McFadden, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Episode 9

Fearne Cotton and special guest team captain Jimmy Carr go head to head in a series of hilarious games. Joining the panel this week are Don't Hate The Playaz hosts Maya Jama and Jordan Stephens, singer and TV presenter Brian McFadden and top comedians Joel Dommett and Katherine Ryan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 1

Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.

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 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 2, Episode 3

Darren Harriott and Gemma Arrowsmith look at the news.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
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.

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 4

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 Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

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 6 - The Plan's The Thing

It is May in Edinburgh, and wedding fever is taking over Cafe Culture. A surprise sleepover, some predictable weather and an unexpected key make for change all round.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Julie (Yasmine Akram). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 2 - Pants On Fire

Romesh announces a speciality curry night with a fantastic local chef. His plan is to take on rival landlord David Foster, who's started serving up posh hipster food.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons.

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 6 - Funeral

Jeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Paul Zerdin. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 4, Episode 7

Bradley Walsh hosts the fun-packed variety show, with a duet from Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson, music from Imelda May and a performance from rock royalty Blondie. Also featuring the cast of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical and comedy from ventriloquist Paul Zerdin and stand-up Adam Hess.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 5

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and guest panellists Phil Wang and Janet Street Porter.

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