British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 18th April 2019

Radio 4 12:04pm
14 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole And The Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Episode 4

Adrian attends a crisis meeting with the Flowers family, and meets Marigold's older sister Daisy. He tries in vain to end his relationship with Marigold.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 15 - Sponsored Waffle

Waffle, Simon, Doug, Evie and Ruby do a sponsored silence to raise money for the school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival Time

Joe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 3

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading The Silent Treatment and more diary extracts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 5

Dara O Briain schools our sixth former contestants Leyla, Oisin, and Olly as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes! No phones allowed.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Diane Morgan and Armando Iannucci.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Tommy Tiernan, Stephen Fry, Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your Mind

With Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Dead Pixels. Image shows from L to R: Nicholas 'Nicky' Kettle (Will Merrick), Usman (Sargon Yelda), Russell (David Mumeni), Megan 'Meg' Jefferies (Alexa Davies)

Dead Pixels

Series 1, Episode 4 - Big Nose

Meg starts live streaming from Kingdom Scrolls but flatmate Alison worries she won't make a living from it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Terry Alderton, Adam Hills, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 3

Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson's latest rehabilitation venture sees him join forces with Sir Tom Hunter; sparks fly when PC Jack McLaren and his partner PC Sarah Fletcher offer a helping hand at the scene of a fire, and Acting Sergeant Ken Beattie gets a shock as he solves a murderous cold case.

Quest 10pm
60 min
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 7

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The Chase from Nuneaton and The Duke of Cambridge from Battersea.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eshaan Akbar, Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Grace Blakeley. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 3, Episode 4

Frankie Boyle is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eshaan Akbar, Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe and Grace Blakeley. Topics include the continued saga of Brexit and dating in the modern world.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Porters. Tillman (Rutger Hauer)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 6

It's the annual hospital emergency incident simulation day, but after being accidentally knocked out Simon wakes up in the middle of a real disaster. Meanwhile, Frankie goes for a job interview.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 5 - Easter Special

Keith Lemon hosts as captains Holly Willoughby and Paddy McGuinness are joined by Bebe Rexha, Sair Khan, Johnny Vegas and birthday boy Will Mellor.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Nikki (Camille Ucan), Lee (Miles Chapman)

Lee And Dean

Series 2, Episode 2

When Lee finds himself with nowhere to live, Dean invites him back to the flat - but it's a very different place now with Dani there. Things go horribly wrong at Terry's will reading, Nikki becomes an unlikely flag-bearer for feminism and a new face causes upset in the building firm.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Father Peter (Peter Campion), Sister Michael (Siobhán McSweeney). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 3

The girls have been up all night cramming for a big exam.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 7

Ian Stirling and Josh Widdicombe are amongst the comedians watching football this week.

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

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 3, Episode 5

Darren Harriott is back, and he's joined by Sophie Duker.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Highlights Special

Relive the boys' epic US adventure with this look back at the highlights from series two. From a rocky monster trucking competition and an embarrassing stint as cheerleaders, to a calamitous firefighting drill and a high-stakes race across the Big Apple, this special episode looks back at the trip's most memorable moments. Plus, there's another chance to see the loser's unforgettable performance at New York's number one drag club.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 4

Derry is welcoming the 'Children of Chernobyl', and the Quinns are hosts to one of these 'children' - Katya.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

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

Adrian Mole And The Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Episode 4

Adrian attends a crisis meeting with the Flowers family, and meets Marigold's older sister Daisy. He tries in vain to end his relationship with Marigold.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Keeley Hawes), David (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 5 - Diddle Diddle Dumpling

A couple's world is changed forever by a seemingly chance find in a local street. David and Louise and their daughter all live in their lovely house. But when David brings home a single black shoe, the new arrival becomes a life-changing obsession that threatens to come between all of them.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 1, Episode 2 - Not Listening But Hearing

Will and Mitch's sleep is disturbed by some frankly outrageous sex noises coming from upstairs.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 1 - From Hell

While boss Douglas does his best to run Reynholm Industries into the ground, Jen has to deal with a builder from Hell, Roy loses 20 quid and Moss learns how to stand up to ruffians.

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

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

Dark comedy anthology series from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode focuses on the goings-on around something to do with the number 9.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 2 - Are We Not Men?

A new football website allows Roy and Moss to pass as 'proper' men for a momentous couple of days. Meanwhile, Jen goes out with a man who looks like a magician.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Tim Loughton.

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