British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 30th April 2019

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

Curious Under The Stars

Series 8: The Owl And The Ivy, Episode 2 - Part 2

Under Fleur's influence, Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements.

CITV 4:30pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 7 - Spa Day

Mrs. Wicket demands Mr. Bean drive her and Miss Wince to the spa, and wait outside until they're done. But Bean gets bored, and looks for fun!

CITV 4:45pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 8 - Charity Bean

Bean is cajoled by Irma and spurred by jealousy of the fund-raising star Declan into raising money for a donkey sanctuary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 13, Episode 1 - The Wooden Spoon

Ed and Elgar return to London from their failed jaunt living in a shepherd's hut in the country destitute and on the lookout for a new roof over their respective heads. Could a carrier bag filled with wooden spoons be the answer to their problems?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 3

Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. But holidays cost money, plus there's Shazia's honeymoon to pay for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (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 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

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

Curious Under The Stars

Series 8: The Owl And The Ivy, Episode 2 - Part 2

Under Fleur's influence, Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (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 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 7, Episode 3

Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood and Jason Manford are the guests in this episode.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Eamonn Holmes, Scarlett Moffatt, Leigh Francis, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 5, Episode 6

Taking their seats as the star-studded panel for this edition of the exuberantly extraordinary programme are comedian Jimmy Carr, TV and radio presenter Eamonn Holmes, and former Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 7, Episode 4

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Matt Dawson, Mel Giedroyc, Josh Widdicombe and Dermot O'Leary.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Don't Forget The Driver. Image shows from L to R: Bradley (Jo Eaton-Kent), Joy (Marcia Warren), Rita (Luwam Teklizgi), Kayla (Erin Kellyman)

Don't Forget The Driver

Episode 4

Peter and Kayla leave Rita home alone, and she ventures into town to get her phone fixed. Meanwhile, Peter takes a group of Japanese tourists to Hampton Court, but the trip ends disastrously.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 4

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Nick Grimshaw, Niall Horan and Kirsty Gallacher for more sports trivia fun.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jo Brand. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 14, Episode 9 - Michael Palin, Alexander Armstrong, Ashley Banjo, Katherine Ryan, Michael Sheen, Mark Ronson, Lukke Li

Jonathan's guests this time include iconic Monty Python star and travel presenter Michael Palin, and Pointless host Alexander Armstrong and Diversity member Ashley Banjo ahead of the return of the much-anticipated celebrity stripathon The All New Monty. Comedian Katherine Ryan will also be on the sofa alongside award-winning actor Michael Sheen, and chart-topping Mark Ronson will be performing with Lykke Li in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 4 - You Use A Spoon For Licking Custard

Dave Gorman asks what does the term 'generation' really mean? Why does his Mum use emojis? Are 'Life Hacks' really any help at all? All these questions and more, will be answered. Sort of.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Stand Comedy Club

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand 2, Episode 5

Dana Alexander, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Helen Bauer and Alun Cochrane are the stars this week.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 6

Team captain Rob Beckett, guest captain Aisling Bea and celebrity panellists discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points. They're joined by Stacey Solomon, Liam Charles, Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (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 2, Episode 1 - The Entertainer

Fran has a new hobby and Bernard has a date. Manny holds the key to success with both.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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.

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