British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 23rd January 2019

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Michael Hobbs

Cracking Up

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dylan Dares to Dream

11-year-old Tilly has gone to school that day with a colander gaffa-taped to her face but Mrs Ademola has removed it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 3, Episode 5 - German Week

Mr. Rumbold devises a German theme week in the store. Unfortunately the entirely German goods go down like a lead balloon with customers, and he insists a more jovial Germanic atmosphere must be created.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You. Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You

Series 2, Episode 4 - Morals

In part a tribute to Angela's beloved late father - a larger-than-life, gregarious character he was a sex shop manager, naturist, and a big fan of caravans and pranks - Angela celebrates his carpe diem approach to life, and his motto: You Can't Take It With You.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

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 9 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 4, Episode 1 - Away From It All

The Goods leave Jerry and Margo in charge of the house for a weekend in order to unwind. However they are so worried that the Leadbetters will not be able to cope that they can not relax at all.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 2

Freddie and Jamie race through the streets of Paris as they go wheel to wheel on its Formula E circuit.

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 4, Episode 2 - The Green Door

An excursion to the pony club for manure causes the Goods to uncover a secret that Margo is keeping from Jerry. When they spot Margo being mysterious in town the plot thickens. Tom and Barbara struggle with what to do and fear for the Leadbetter marriage!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 6 - It Never Rains....

When Del arranges a holiday in the Benidorm sun, he and Rodney are tempted to leave Grandad at home - but he soon has a change of heart and has an extra bed put in their hotel room. All's well in Spain - until the old man is arrested!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

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

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 1, Episode 1 - Gap Week In Koh Phangan

Russell and his mum Ninette have a full backpacker blowout on the ultimate rave island Koh Phangan, Thailand. They squeeze in the gap year they never had in to one week, drinking mystical buckets of booze, Djing at jungle parties and going full hippy at a mass love-in breathing ceremony.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Insert Name Here. Sue Perkins

Insert Name Here

Series 4, Episode 4 - Emma

Sue Perkins hosts the comedy panel show about people with just one thing in common - they all have the same name. This week Josh Widdicombe is joined by comedian Desiree Burch and historian Kate Williams and Richard Osman is joined by comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Ruth Langsford

Celebrity Juice

Series 17, Episode 6 - Couples' Special

Joining the panel alongside show regular Gino D'Acampo are TV psychologists Nik and Eva Speakman, daytime TV couple Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, and Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 9 - Antelopes

With Dave Gorman, Jeremy Hardy and Jo Brand.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Book Club

Belle's monthly book club is a time not only to discuss literature but to offload about life and Belle has plenty to let rip about since her son's girlfriend moved in. Read by Lucy Robinson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Stuart Beech. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Highlights Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Surprises

Michael looks back over his favourite surprises from the last four series of his Big Show

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Sexuality

Episode 2 - What Should We Call Ourselves?

Mae is single and ready to mingle regardless of your gender, as she looks at how labels might help or hinder people when it comes to defining their sexual identity, or if that's something that we should be trying to define it at all.

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 2, Episode 1 - Dance Class

A trip to Rainbow Rhythms dance group has some surprising results for Mark, Jez and Sophie.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 10 - Aviation

With Julia Morris, Peter Serafinowicz and Rich Hall.

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