British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 9th May 2019

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (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 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 6

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading three short stories - CNN, Boo Hooey and a selection of David's Million Dollar Ideas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (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 3, Episode 7 - Lust In Translation

Bryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.

Union Jack 7pm
One Night Stand With Jericho Comedy

One Night Stand With Jericho Comedy

Episode 1

Stand-up from Oxford's Jericho Comedy club. This week's show features Nigel Ng, Louise Young, Micky Overman, Conor McReynolds and Milo Edwards.

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 10 - Brain Versus Brawn

The Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...

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 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

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

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 8

Dara schools sixth former contestants Adam, Tia and Amy as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes.

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 4

Guest host Alexander Armstrong is joined by regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Michael Grade and Katherine Ryan.

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 3 - Aunty Noor

Mrs Khan takes on more shifts at the local supermarket, leaving Mr Khan in charge as househusband.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Russell Kane, Nick Helm. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

In the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Jonathan Ross, Rupert Everett, Alan Carr, Lily Collins, Nish Kumar, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 2

Alan Carr, Micky Flanagan and Michael Sheen are joined by Lily Collins, Rupert Everett, Jonathan Ross and Nish Kumar.

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 4 - Farmer Khan

Everyone who's anyone has been invited to a Prince Charles Royal Reception in Birmingham... but Mr Khan hasn't had an invitation.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 3

Vicky Pollard smokes on a bus, while Lou and Andy go ice-skating.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Image shows from L to R: Bobby Muir (Darren Connell), Sergeant Karen Ann Millar (Karen Bartke). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 6

When it comes to crime fighting, there's no pecking order and PC Hugh McKirdy and PC Surjit Singh are unflappable when they come to the rescue of a rogue rooster.

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

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 10

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Marcus Brigstocke and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The Cock Inn from Southwater and The King Malcolm from Fife.

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

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 3, Highlights Special - Unseen & Best Bits

In this best of episode, Frankie makes a string of bold and outrageous statements which he then picks apart with the help of a variety of guests, including comics and experts.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, James Acaster, Rachel Parris, Jon Richardson, Rose Matafeo, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 1, Episode 2

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Romesh Ranganathan, Rachel Parris, Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Paddy McGuinness, Charlotte Hawkins

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 8

Paddy McGuinness goes up against guest captain Amanda Holden, with guests including James Morrison, Jimmy Carr, Charlotte Hawkins, Chris Ramsey, Katie McGlynn and Rob Mallard.

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), Dean (Mark O'Sullivan)

Lee And Dean

Series 2, Episode 5

Lee is desperate to make Dean realise he's changed, while Dean tries to come to terms with his past and face up to the problems in his relationship with Dani.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Jonjo (Ryan McParland). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Concert

Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James are beside themselves with excitement as they have tickets to see Take That in Belfast. When Ma Mary forbids them to go they decide that they will stop at nothing to get there.

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

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 3, Episode 8

Darren Harriott and Emily Lloyd Saini present the last episode in the series.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Curse

The Quinn family cause uproar at a family wedding, and when the girls (and James!) fail to behave themselves at the reception the consequences are very serious indeed. Especially for poor cousin Eammon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 8 - Operations

If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.

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 5 - The Big Match

Mitch has plans to watch the Australian tennis final on his own but no-one else quite got the memo and they all turn up to watch the match too.

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

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 1 - Jen The Fredo

Jen wants to stretch herself in the workplace so applies for the post of Entertainment Manager.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Final Countdown

Moss becomes a celebrity by beating all records on a popular puzzle show...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

A selection of episodes from the third series of Brian Limmond's sketch show.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Tom Hollander

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tom Hollander and guest panellists including Hal Cruttenden.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 9

Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.

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