British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 9th October 2019

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
God's Work. Rowan Atkinson. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

God's Work

Episode 1

Following three vicars in their everyday lives working in parishes in the north east of England, investigative journalist Lucy Cooper is on a mission to find out, over the course of a year, what keeps them working for the man upstairs (God). Lucy talks to Rev. Bill Tinsey from Consett, after winning from the North East Vicar of the Year competition; gay vicar Rev. Wilson Penn from St. Cuthbert's in Jarrow; and Rev. Richard Crisp, a vicar from Kensington who is moving to his new parish in Sunderland West.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 2

Couple Kevin and Gabrielle are no strangers to making judgements at first glance as they met on dating app Tinder. They compare themselves to famous faces on the show to try to win money.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Katy Wix. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 6 - Bready, Bready, Bready

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something sweet and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a tricky problem. Plus, another former champion, Katherine Ryan, makes a dramatic return to the studio!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Aunt Ruth Ellingham (Eileen Atkins)

Doc Martin

Series 9, Episode 3 - S.W.A.L.K.

Ruth is concerned about becoming increasingly forgetful, and is even more perturbed when Martin offers to perform a mini mental state examination. Meanwhile, Louisa plans a special evening to celebrate Martin's birthday, and Al decides to throw Morwenna a surprise engagement party on the same night.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Ninette Howard, Russell Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 1 - The Road To Enlightenment In India (Pushkar)

Russell and Ninette are getting spiritual in the Holy City of Pushkar in India. Their Cosmic guide is a barber who is out of this world. He's taking them on a journey of enlightenment via a rat temple, the festival of Holi and one hell of a massage that teaches them the true meaning of 'RELAX!'.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris, Sara Pascoe, Luke McQueen. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 4

Sara Pascoe is joined by Ivo Graham, Luke McQueen and Rachel Parris.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Judi Love, Lady Leshurr, Jay1, Jordan Stephens

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 3

Maya Jama, Michael Dapaah and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Judi Love and Jay 1.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lemon (Nick Helm), New Age Bloke (Adam Riches). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 6 - Die Another Day

Rom's convinced that his maker is calling last orders on his life. Intending on one last hurrah, he asks Natasha to organise him a 40th birthday party.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Charlotte And Lillian. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Helen Monks), Lillian (Miriam Margolyes). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Charlotte And Lillian

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Game

Charlotte has met a new man, prompting Lillian to offer up her best dating advice. Things may have changed since Lillian's day, but some of her suggestions contain hard-won, ageless wisdom. The trouble is, Charlotte can't tell which ones, and Lillian may not have her best interests at heart.

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