British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 10th April 2019

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 2 - Doing a Runner

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 11 - Beans

Eli suspects Owen has a secret new girlfriend... but who is Owen really hanging out with?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 9 - PE Waffle

Evie forgets her reading book, so Waffle takes it to her PE class at school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Peggy's Big Chance

Peggy, the chalet maid, has a burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat. Jeffrey arranges an interview.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 7, Episode 3 - Cumulus Nimbus

Alok's former best friend at school returns to Lenzie to host a film audition. Fraser Linlithgow is now a big hit in Hollywood, and Alok is keen to cash in on his fame.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

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 9, Episode 5 - Number Engaged

Guarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 7

Celebrity Big Brother contestant and ex-professional footballer Jermaine Pennant is next up on the sofa with glamour model wife, Alice Goodwin. The pair will be facing some difficult questions from Jimmy and Katherine as they try and win thousands for charity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Sir Walter Raleigh (Simon Jones). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 3 - Potato

When Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 4 - Miscellany

With Rhod Gilbert, Cariad Lloyd and Noel Fielding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 4 - Money

Blackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
The Comedy Bus. Tom Allen. Copyright: Spelthorne Community Television

The Comedy Bus

Episode 1 - Tom Allen's Bromley

Having never had what you would consider a 'normal' Bromley boy childhood, Tom Allen is back in South East London to re-do his unspent youth. He'll be playing football, going to his first ever night out clubbing, and even hosting his first ever house party with the help of his comic friends.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
White Gold. Image shows from L to R: Brian Fitzpatrick (James Buckley), Carol (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Fudge Park

White Gold

Series 2, Episode 6

Ronnie is still missing and Ronnie Jr is in turmoil. Meanwhile, Vincent has to decide who to take to Spain with him - Sam and the kids or arch-rival Jo Scott.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned Again

Five hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 3 - Grapes Of Wrath

Bernard and Manny have the cleaners in and are forced to house-sit for a friend with expensive taste in wine. Fran has an unusual date.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Home

Jon is joined by Josh Widdicombe and Suzi Ruffell to address worries around the home - are people sleeping badly? Is it possible to be bored? Are people loading their dishwashers incorrectly? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 6, Episode 4

Patrick Marber and Peter Curran wrestle life's challenges in the dark, examining the etiquette of farmers, hair transplants and the dangerous charm of The Air That I Breathe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 6 - The President

As Christmas approaches, excitement in Derry is at fever pitch for President Bill Clinton's visit. Meanwhile James gets a surprise and Granda Joe embarks on a mysterious plan of his own.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
The Hangover Games. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Ken Cheng

The Hangover Games

Episode 7 - Ealing

In west London five local friends take part in what they think is a documentary about partying hard. However, comedian Matt Richardson breaks the news that the real TV show is about facing outrageous games with their hideous hangovers. There's a game with a coffin, a truth or dare version of spin the bottle, and some revelations concerning secret snogging.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Kieran Hodgson

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 1 - Wagner

Can Ralph persuade self-confessed 'enemy of culture' Paul that Wagner is worth a listen, and not just music for Nazis? Guest starring Harry Enfield.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Blackout

Fran sees her boyfriend on a lunch date. Bernard is snubbed by friends but doesn't know why and Manny plays good cop, bad cop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 5 - Anarchy in Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic worsens. Geoff and Brian bury Mike alive. Tubbs and Edward leave the local shop to find a 'no-tail' for David. Pauline is pushed to the limit. Les McQueen is astonished that Creme Brulee have reformed without him.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Special - Election Special

In this episode recorded earlier in the day for up-to-date topicality, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Alan Johnson and Ross Noble join Ian and Paul to look at the results of the General Election.

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