British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 13th August 2020

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rufus (Charlie Nicholson), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst), Jas Salford (Emily Burnett), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 3 - Travel Bug

Lily and Jas go to extreme lengths to avoid admitting they don't want to travel together.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Our Friend Victoria. Daniel Rigby. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

ReincarNathan

Series 2, Episode 6 - Max

In this final episode, Nathan has sacked Jenny and now has a brand new spiritual advisor, Max (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), who promises to get him straight up the reincarnation ladder and back up to human again. And sure enough, Nathan races from dung beetle to pig to penguin in no time. But it soon becomes clear that Max's methods are morally dubious, and Nathan must reunite with Jenny if he is to save himself. And the world!

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies

QI

Series R, Highlights Special

A compilation of some of the best bits from Series R, with Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years. Copyright: North One Television

Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years

Episode 2 - In Studio Space No One Can Hear You Scream

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever, told by cast and perhaps most importantly the key crew who made it happen.

BBC Two 9:30pm
15 min
Mandy. Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 1, Episode 1 - Jobseeker

She was looking for a job, and then she found a job, and heaven knows she's miserable now.

BBC Two 9:45pm
15 min
Mandy. Image shows from L to R: Susan Blower (Maxine Peake), Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Susan Bloody Blower

They say revenge is a dish best served cold. But they also say that about gazpacho, and that is disgusting, so what do they know?

BBC Two 10pm
25 min
Semi-Detached. Image shows from L to R: Stuart (Lee Mack), Charlie (Neil Fitzmaurice). Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Semi-Detached

Episode 2

Financially stretched Stuart is late for a much-needed DJ-ing job, having lost the device with his playlists on. During his search, Stuart stumbles upon an angry daughter, a poorly cat and a dead body.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
In The Long Run. Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola)

In The Long Run

Series 3, Episode 4

Valentine gets a DJ gig through Dawn's friend Andy, which goes hugely well until he realises it's a gay nightclub.

BBC Two 10:30pm
15 min
Squeamish About

Squeamish About

Episode 2 - Relationships

Squeamish offers his unique take on Relationships - exploring dating rituals, love and modern romance. From what to order on a first date to how to alert someone to the fact that you fancy them, Squeamish offers advice and guidance based on research, and his own opinions.

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