British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 1st May 2019

Radio 4 10:40am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 8: The Owl And The Ivy, Episode 3 - Part 3

As spring continues to bloom, both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - Live!

Series 6, Episode 1 - William and the School Report

It's the last day of term. William is depressed. He's got to have holiday coaching unless his school report is a really good one. It isn't. It's the worst he's ever had.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 4 - Mother Earth

Beth's concern for animal welfare has far-reaching consequences for Winterdown Farm. Marlene's pursuit of a more holistic way of life proves to be crunch time for Boycie and something of an eye opener for Beth.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 5, Episode 2 - Karl Marx

Simon Evans and Tim Harford examine Karl Marx's influence on the course of 20th century history, towering figure in world - let alone economic - history.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 4

Mr Khan is determined to be the impresario behind the new call to prayer at the Sparkhill mosque and sets out to hold his own X Factor style auditions. Meanwhile, family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son-in-law Amjad's job promotion.

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 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.

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

Curious Under The Stars

Series 8: The Owl And The Ivy, Episode 3 - Part 3

As spring continues to bloom, both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear.

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 5, Episode 3 - A Soldier's Farewell

Captain Mainwaring becomes disillusioned due to the platoon's refusal to respect the national anthem and problems with his wife Elizabeth. Maybe 'Napoleon' can find escape in his dreams?

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Kady McDermott, Myles Barnett. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 10

TOWIE's Myles Barnett and Love Island's Kady McDermott take to the sofa in this celeb special of Your Face Or Mine. Hoping to win thousands of pounds for charity, the reality stars are joined by former Love Island constants Zara Holland and Kendall Rae-Knight as mystery guests!

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Jason Manford, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Christmas Special - O Christmas

Sandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas Special. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly-shaped present and get the wine stains out of your carpet, amongst other things. With Holly Walsh, Jason Manford and Romesh Ranganathan (and his mother Shanthi).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Otello (Steve Toussaint). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Green-Eyed Monster

An African Prince is in town and Will decides that befriending him is the perfect opportunity to make his way into smarter social circles. But somebody is trying to turn Prince Otello against him.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Urban Myths: The Trial Of Joan Collins. Image shows from L to R: Joan Collins (Victoria Hamilton), Monty (David Walliams). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Urban Myths: The Trial Of Joan Collins

Comedy drama depicting the highly publicised 1996 court clash between Joan Collins and international publishers Random House.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Liza Tarbuck, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 6 - Odds And Ends

Sandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? With Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan and Liza Tarbuck.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Sir Robert Greene (Mark Heap), Hunt (Geoffrey Whitehead), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 2, Episode 2 - I Know Thee Not, Old Man

This week Will has to confront a demon from his past when his former schoolmaster comes to stay uninvited, much to the disgust of his wife Anne. Meanwhile Marlowe is on the hunt for Roman Catholic spies - but he seems to be rather more interested in ale and pies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
The Comedy Bus. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Spelthorne Community Television

The Comedy Bus

Episode 4 - Iain Stirling's Edinburgh

Having had his parents do everything for him from a young age, Iain takes his bus mates to Edinburgh to help him give something back to his parents. They have a go at curling with Iain's dad for a little father son bonding time, go full 'Celt' and throw Mr and Mrs Stirling their very own cèilidh and they visit the local animal shelter where they make their very own doggy calendar...and yes, Joel gets naked. Again.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
75 min
Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk. Sanjeev Kohli

Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk

Episode 2

Sanjeev Kohli and guests fillet the big issues of the past seven days and mix them up with funny and fascinating films. Expect random amusement thrown into the mix as well.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Hannah Gadsby, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 6 - Pictures

With Noel Fielding, Joe Lycett and Hannah Gadsby.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. David Tennant. Copyright: BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 10

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant, as well as panellists Angela Rayner MP and Joe Wilkinson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing

A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.

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 2, Episode 2 - Fever

Fran is too hot for comfort, Bernard wants a summer fling and Manny tries to cool down for fear of onsetting his 'illness'.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Desiree Burch, Jon Richardson, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 4 - Humanity

Jon is joined by Nish Kumar and Desiree Burch to address worries when it comes to humanity. Will the apocalypse be dull? What will the next step in human evolution be? Is Nish a disgusting human? 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 7

Peter Curran and Patrick Marber are joined by Welsh actor Rhys Ifans, who discusses his desire to be a Stone Age cave painter, and the versatility of the kitchen whisk.

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 10 - Birmingham

The Hangover Games heads to Birmingham, where an all boy group of flatmates have been out partying hard to celebrate their recent holiday in Magaluf. If the lads make it to the pop-up studio they face electrocution pads, a huge tarantula, and a game of poker shots.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Kieran Hodgson

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 4 - Scnittke

Kieran Hodgson tries to teach his friend about the joys of Scnittke. With guest star Georgie Glen.

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 2, Episode 3 - The Fixer

Fran is in need of a job and Manny's friend Gus has a nephew who needs to promote his book. Time to do business.

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 3

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Miles Jupp and Camilla Long.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Desiree Burch. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 3

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with actor and comedian Greg Davies. Stand-up from Desiree Burch.

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