British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 16th September 2020

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Jack & Millie. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Jeremy Front), Millie (Rebecca Front)

Jack & Millie

Series 2, Episode 3 - Hot Yoga

Jack and Millie's TV binge comes to an abrupt end when they have to face a mindfulness pillow, a Tudor sallet and some hot yoga.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Not For Turning. Image shows from L to R: Nate (Ashley Gurlach), Hal (Henry Devas), Cruise (Andrew Bentley). Copyright: Sparklab Productions

Not For Turning

Hal attends the Conservative Party conference where, as a wide-eyed young man, his awakening is more than just a political one.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 45 - Endangered Species, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The rare Black Lion Tamarins need help to survive in the pristine forests of Sao Paulo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 8 - Beware Of The Elbow

Compo, Clegg and Foggy happen upon a man who wants to save the world from thin people and their sharp elbows.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the challenging comedy hosted by Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne.

Radio 4 6:30pm
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 3, Episode 2 - Prison Break

Phil and Polly visit HMP Parbold as part of the annual 'Bring Your Family To Prison' day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 4, Episode 1 - The Big Parade

Influenced by a trip to the cinema, Mainwaring decides that the platoon should adopt a mascot for an upcoming parade. They set about capturing a ram, but the task is easier said than done when Pike gets trapped in a bog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 4, Episode 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Comedy Game Night. Judi Love. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Comedy Game Night

Episode 3

Joining Liza Tarbuck in her larger than life technicolour living room tonight are actress Sally Lindsay, The Wanted's Jay McGuiness, presenter Joe Swash and comedians Judi Love, Matt Richardson and Isy Suttie.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 5 - Art

In an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. James Acaster. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 2, Episode 5

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Nish Kumar, Jen Brister, Rob Beckett, Lou Sanders for this week's show.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Two Weeks To Live. Image shows from L to R: Nicky (Mawaan Rizwan), Kim Noakes (Maisie Williams). Copyright: Kudos Productions

Two Weeks To Live

Episode 3

After kidnapping her daughter from Jimmy's, Tina is forced to return to the gangster's mansion with Kim, just in time to save Nicky and Jay from being executed.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 4

Romesh wrestles back the hosting chair from Jamie for another round of sporting hijinks. Joining the gang this week are comedy hulk Tom Davis, former British number one tennis star Heather Watson, Spurs and England defender Eric Dier and well-dressed fun-poker Tom Allen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 5 - New Girl

David interviews for a new secretary (despite having been told to downsize) and chooses blonde Karen. His efforts to impress end spectacularly badly when he accidentally headbutts her. Meanwhile Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Lou Sanders, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 10 - Lou Sanders

Big Zuu and his sidekicks Tubsey and Hyder travel to the spa town of Bath to sample the waters and cook for comedian and vegan Lou Sanders.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Daniel Barker

The Damien Slash Mixtape

Series 3, Episode 1

The first episode takes listeners from a lockdown Tate Modern to SAS survival training.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 6, Episode 3

Peter Curran and Patrick Marber discuss childhood sightings of wigs, the revival of the Sedan Chair to make Britain great again and archive of Bette Davis destroying an interviewer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 6 - Judgement

Crunch time comes and David is told by Head Office that he will be promoted if he sacrifices the branch. True to his innate sense of self-preservation and greed David leaps at the chance for betterment and in a true stroke of genius delivers a speech with rather flawed logic. The office is shocked but Gareth is most devastated - who will take him seriously now he is no longer Assistant to the Regional Manager?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, John Oliver. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 1

Russell takes a look at the 'new normal', asks Emmy Award-winning satirist John Oliver Your Questions and ponders Life Lessons.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 2 - Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders

Sindhu Vee hosts this episode of the comedy showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, featuring stand-up performances by New York-based Edinburgh comedy award winner Alex Edelman, and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Comedians' Choice Award winner Lou Sanders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 5

What happens when a surgeon pushes boundaries of medical science? Having something on one's face at a party can really escalate. Nobody likes a partner who has the audacity to sleep when you can't.

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