British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 1st July 2020

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Break. Image shows from L to R: The Reverend Beverley (Shobna Gulati), Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton), Andy (James Northcote), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson), Max (Rasmus Hardiker), Corinne (Alison Steadman). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Break

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Agreement

Andy and Jeff find they have a big problem to solve - each other. Fish Shop Frank suggests Couples Therapy.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 2 - Butter In The Microwave

It's still very early days in the marathon battle to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies's bold, gold bonce. Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel. Alex Horne is there to log all the important minutiae, which he later presents to Greg in a special private ceremony that no one has ever witnessed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of three episodes of the David Jason sitcom.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Women Talking About Cars. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Women Talking About Cars

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dawn French

Dawn French joins host Victoria Coren Mitchell. The Vicar Of Dibley star comments: "It will be great to get together with Victoria for a good old girly natter about the torque stats on the BMW Luxus 850." Hear what Dawn wrote on the back of her first car, find out which comedian totalled her beloved Cortina and discover the advantages of the refrigerated glove compartment.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 5 - Lenses

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Sean Lock, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee Nelson

Sean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jodie Dawson (Honor Kneafsey), Amber (Jessica Ellerby), Troy (Paul Bazely), Sheron Dawson (Julie Graham), Kenneth (Tony Maudsley), Billy Dawson (Steve Edge). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 8, Episode 4

The staff must roll out a new ID card system while Geoff stages an intervention to help Pauline who's fallen off the wagon. Billy and Sheron leave Eddie in charge of the kids for the day and Joyce Temple Savage has got an admirer.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: DC Bill Wong (Matt McCooey), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 7 - As The Pig Turns - Part 1

After a turbulent few weeks with setbacks aplenty, Agatha is determined to move on with her life and put the past firmly behind her. However, her plans are quickly derailed when a gruesome discovery of a dismembered torso at the Winter Fayre hog roast leaves all of Carsely fearing for their safety.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 7 - Josh Widdicombe

Big Zuu and the boys are going international - flying all the way to the Isle of Man to cook the perfect meal for comedian Josh Widdicombe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Toni Gilmour (Jodie Tyack), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 8 - As The Pig Turns - Part 2

A gruesome discovery of a dismembered torso at the Winter Fayre hog roast continues to leaves all of Carsely fearing for their safety.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 3 - Five Miles Per Day

Why is David Baddiel steering heavy machinery towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart? Why is Jo Brand destroying a large slab of confectionery? And why is Rose Matafeo curling up into a foetal position? Well, it's because they're all trying to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies into awarding them valuable points in their quest to win his gilded noggin. Alex Horne stands by, armed with all kinds of accurate factual info.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Stephen K Amos, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan

With Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 6, Episode 4 - The Girls

Sarah Parish plays the neighbour from hell. When two girls move into the upstairs flat, she soon knows everything about them and their sex lives. And then, one weekend, she decides things have gone too far.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Daniel Barker

The Damien Slash Mixtape

Series 1, Episode 4

Multi-character YouTube star Damien Slash makes the move from online to Radio 4, in this new fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Michael McIntyre's Big Laughs, Highlights Special

Send To Alls from singer Olly Murs and Albert Square's Danny Dyer. Singer Peter Andre gets a shock when Michael wakes him in the middle of the night to play The Midnight Gameshow, and one audience member gets the surprise of her life when she discovers Michael snuck onto her cruise for a very special culinary surprise!

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 1

Mock The Week returns for another series. Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by guests Milton Jones, Chris Addison, Seann Walsh and Greg Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wilmot, Lenny Henry, Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan

With Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.

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