British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 2nd May 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 4 - Part 4

With events spiralling out of control, the Druids Rest is forced to close its doors for the first time since Gareth and Diane arrived in Glan Don.

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 6 - More Questions Than Answers

Llewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 5

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading a story called Active Shooter and further extracts from the diary he has kept daily for 40 years.

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 5

Mr Khan's new plasma TV provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan versus England cricket match. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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?

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

Curious Under The Stars

Series 8: The Owl And The Ivy, Episode 4 - Part 4

With events spiralling out of control, the Druids Rest is forced to close its doors for the first time since Gareth and Diane arrived in Glan Don.

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 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 7

Dara schools our sixth former contestants Frank, Zeenah and Arjuns as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 1 - Naani's Return

When the family arrive back from a trip to Pakistan with Mr Khan's mother-in-law in tow, Mr Khan is lumbered with looking after her.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Jessica Brown Findlay, Lolly Adefope, Alan Carr, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Michael Sheen. Copyright: CPL Productions

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 1

In the first show of the series, Alan Carr is joined by team captains Micky Flanagan and Michael Sheen, with guests Lolly Adefope, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty and Jessica Brown Findlay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 2 - The In-Laws

Shazia and Amjad's wedding is fast approaching. As Mr and Mrs Khan's relationship with Amjad's mother, Mrs Malik, has been fractious at best, they invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party.

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 6 - Hive-Mother

Meg, Nicky, Usman and Russell are set to complete Kingdom Scrolls and decide to make a weekend of it by cosplaying the final level.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Jimeoin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

Nina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.

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

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 5

This week Officer Karen offers a helping hand, whilst biting her tongue, when Bobby shows the results of his first experience with Botox. Meanwhile urban officers PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher set their sights on a criminal who makes a spectacle of himself.

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

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 9

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Ed Byrne and Kerry Godliman, oversees the clash between The Burrell Arms from West Sussex and The Manor House from Coventry.

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

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 3, Episode 6

Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe and Miles Jupp are joined by Kerry Godliman and Fern Brady. Topics include an apocalyptic third world war and the continued state of British politics amidst Brexit.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Liza Tarbuck, Tom Allen, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 1, Episode 1

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster pose absurd theoretical situations to Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Jessica Knappett and Liza Tarbuck who are then scored on how well they deal with them.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: James McVey, Amanda Holden, Bradley Simpson, Leigh Francis, Emily Atack, Patsy Kensit, Paddy McGuinness, Max Beesley

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 7 - Birthday Superhero Special

The panel celebrate Keith Lemon's birthday in this Superhero Special. Paddy McGuinness and special guest team captain Amanda Holden are joined by The Vamps' Brad Simpson and James McVey, actor Max Beesley, acting icon Patsy Kensit and comedy actress Emily Atack.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Miles Chapman), Mrs Bryce-D'Souza (Anna Morris)

Lee And Dean

Series 2, Episode 4

When an old friend of the firm reappears, and another runs into trouble, the boys rally round. Lee is keen to impress with his new responsibilities in business and his personal life. Nikki makes a rash decision, Dean and Mrs Bryce-D'Souza grow ever closer, and Shitty Mick channels his inner choirboy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Jenny Joyce (Leah O'Rourke). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 1 - Friends Across The Barricade

Erin and the rest of the gang are excited to attend an outdoor pursuits weekend which aims to bring Protestant and Catholic school kids together as part of a peace initiative. But peace is the last thing on Michelle's mind once she finds out that there will be Protestant lads there!

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

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 3, Episode 7

Darren Harriott and Emily Lloyd Saini transform the news into sketches and one-liners.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ms De Brun And The Child Of Prague

A new English teacher arrives at Our Lady Immaculate and the gang find themselves inspired. Meanwhile Da Gerry attempts to take Ma Mary out on a date to the cinema where things definitely don't go according to plan and Sister Michael takes charge of a precious Child of Prague statue.

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 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 11pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

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 4 - The Reunion

Mitch's get together with an old university chum is not at all the reunion he expects while the rest of the gang are disappointed to have to attempt the local pub quiz without their star man, Mitch.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Richard Branson. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

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 5 - Friendface

Jen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social networking website, and then finds out why some friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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 4 - Blood

Bernard and Manny transform the shop. Bored Fran seeks out some unknown relatives.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (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 6 - Calendar Geeks

In the final episode of the series, Reynholm Industries are proud to announce their first sexy nude calendar. Enough said, probably.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

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