British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 25th 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 9

The Iraq War is underway and Glenn calls from Basra, where he is stationed. Brainbox Henderson comes to Adrian's rescue in more ways than one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 4

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading an essay from The New Yorker called Why Aren't You Laughing?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

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 4, Episode 11 - A. Wilson (Manager)?

Captain Mainwaring is horrified to learn that Wilson has not just been made the manager of his own branch of the bank, but that he has been promoted to Second Lieutenant of the Eastgate platoon.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 6

Dara O Briain schools sixth former contestants Lava, Aaron, and Elliott.

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 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell joins Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Lord Prescott and Alun Cochrane are the guests.

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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sarah Millican, Stephen Fry, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 14 - Messy

With Noel Fielding, Eddie Kadi and Sarah Millican.

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 5 - Patricide

Nicky's dad tries to bond with him by playing Kingdom Scrolls but things get complicated when Nicky gets a taste for killing his father.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Second Time Around

Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

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

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 4

Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson lambasts allegations of bias around policing at the Edinburgh Derby, and later reassesses the Scottish Police Force's new training policy when his virtual reality programme gets all too real.

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

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 8

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The North Euston from Lancashire and The Sportsman from Huddersfield.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 3, Episode 5

This week's topics include Donald Trump and social media, as Frankie is joined by Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp, Rob Delaney, Sophie Duker and Sara Barron.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Stacey Solomon, Joel Dommett, Emilia Fox, Tom Read Wilson

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 6

Silent Witness star Emilia Fox and Paddy McGuinness go head to head. They're joined by journalist and presenter Angela Scanlon; TV Presenter Ore Oduba; actor, rapper and comedian Richard Blackwood; star of Celebs Go Dating, Tom Read Wilson; stand-up comedian Joel Dommett; and Juice favourite Stacey Solomon.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Nightmare (Eoin McSorley), Midnight (Jason Barnett), Tomasz (Greg Kolpakachi), Shitty Mick (Mark Sharp), Little Dean (Sam Underwood), Sheets (Sean Miller), Dean (Mark O'Sullivan), Lee (Miles Chapman), Sarah Beeny

Lee And Dean

Series 2, Episode 3

The boys are nominated for an award at a prestigious trade show - thanks to new colleague Tomasz's building prowess. At the event, both Lee and Dean are made offers they can't refuse... but Dean's opportunity doesn't go quite to plan. Mrs Bryce-D'Souza receives some shocking news, Lee sees something he wishes he hadn't, and Little Dean has a night he'd like to forget.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 5

The Quinn family are rushing to get out of Derry before the Orange Parades start.

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

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 8

Jon Richardson, Russell Howard, Matt Forde and others watch some footy.

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

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 3, Episode 6

Darren Harriott and Sophie Duker chat about the week's news.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Ciaran (Jamie Beamish), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke), Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 6

Erin is over the moon when she manages to secure herself the position of Editor of the school magazine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

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 8

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.

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 9

The Iraq War is underway and Glenn calls from Basra, where he is stationed. Brainbox Henderson comes to Adrian's rescue in more ways than one.

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 3 - Just Say No

Mitch's inability to say no causes problems when he agrees to go for drinks with Ellie and a friend of hers.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 14, Episode 8 - Kiefer Sutherland, Winnie Harlow, Emily Maitlis, Olly Murs

Jonathan's guests include the star of Designated Survivor, 24 and The Lost Boys, Kiefer Sutherland; iconic supermodel Winnie Harlow; and award-winning broadcaster and Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis. Plus, chart-topping singer and winning coach from The Voice 2019, Olly Murs will be chatting and performing in the studio.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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 3 - Tramps Like Us

Jen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new, Roy ends up on the streets and Moss gets slightly concussed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

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, Highlights Special

Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from this series.

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 4 - Speech

As 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Gary Lineker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 10

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker, panellist Jon Richardson and a handbag.

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