British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 20th August 2019

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

The Country Girls, Episode 2

A play at the Town Hall marks a turning point in Kate's life.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Austentatious. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Gittins, Cariad Lloyd, Amy Cooke-Hodgson, Austentatious

Austentatious

Episode 1

The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

The Country Girls, Episode 2

A play at the Town Hall marks a turning point in Kate's life.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 7

This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 1

James Corden returns with the comedy quiz, with Fearne Cotton, Jimmy Anderson and Joe Cole joining regulars Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 12 - The Occult

Ever wondered how a Hand of Glory can make you rich? Sandi has all the answers. With Aisling Bea, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Rachel Parris, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 4

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Glenn Moore, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones and Rachel Parris and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim Shorts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Episode 6

Holly Willoughby and Gino Sheffield D'Acampo lead the teams as Keith welcomes celebrity guests, singers Ben Haenow and John Newman, TV presenter Jameela Jamil and band 5 Seconds of Summer.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Phil Ellis Is Trying. Image shows from L to R: Lolly (Lolly Adefope), Phil (Phil Ellis), Johnny (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mickstown

Phil signs up to a special class at the gym to impress Ellie. But it turns out to be a dangerous cult. Meanwhile, Polly becomes a community support support-officer.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

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