British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 26th May 2021

London Live 8:15am
10 min
The Theo The Mouse Show. Wendy (Wendy Abrahams)

The Theo The Mouse Show

Episode 8 - History

Wendy teaches Theo about ordering the past using her family photos, but Theo is more interested in a whoopee cushion.

TNT Sports 1 logo 5:30pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 6, Episode 14

On this week's episode Ian Stone is joined by Elis James and Ivo Graham to look at the lighter side of this week's talking points from the world of football.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The Storm

Camp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?

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.

YouTube 6pm
8 min
Wragg And Wragg. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Tom Wragg), Calum (Calum Wragg-Smith)

Wragg And Wragg

Series 2, Episode 17 - Getting to know us Part 2

Tom and Calum get to know their followers.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ticks and Foibles

When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival, some electrical cables and a very dusty dictionary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 1 - Testing Times

Sleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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

Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

U&Dave channel logo 7:35pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Frank Skinner, Bridget Christie, Robert Peston. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg James

Comedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Rob Brydon

There's Something About Movies

Series 4, Episode 2

Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Richard E Grant. Guest captain Rob Brydon has Desiree Burch and Alan Davies on his team. Alan Carr hosts.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Frank Skinner, Katherine Parkinson, John Torode. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 8 - John Torode, Russell Howard, Katherine Parkinson

Masterchef's John Torode, stand-up Russell Howard, and actress Katherine Parkinson attempt to assign massive pepper grinders, dreams and women who cross their legs when having their photo taken into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 2 - Quintessential

Enjoy some quintessential QI with Cariad Lloyd, Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Getting Out

Now juggling day jobs with their endless renovations, Mike and Alison are both penniless and exhausted when a luxury hotel chain makes them an offer they can't refuse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Bobby Ball), Sue (Sue Johnston), Donna (Diane Morgan)

The Cockfields

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday and Simon's 40th birthday. Preparations for the lunch are in full swing but the stress levels are sky high. Larry and Melissa disrupt the day and Simon shares some big news with Ray.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Luisa Omielan, Nish Kumar, David O'Doherty. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 2 - Nish Kumar, Luisa Omielan, David O'Doherty

The talented Nish Kumar is your host for this episode as he introduces Luisa Omielan and David O'Doherty to the famous Apollo stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper), Steve 'Uncle Nugget' Nuggins (David Nightingale), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 3 - Oven Space

This Country investigates how justice is viewed by Kerry and Kurtan, as they await the release from prison of their uncle, Steve 'Nugget' Nuggins who they believe was wrongfully imprisoned for "having a laugh".

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maleek (Samson Kayo), Lawrence (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bike Patrol

After their screw-up with the kid, Maleek is punished with pushbike duty, while Wendy has to work under Jo's observation. As Wendy experiences a new partner and Maleek finally gets to work alone, they both start to appreciate what they had together. Gary discovers Kareshma has a twin sister working in A&E who's even more ruthless than her.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 4 - King Of The Nerds

Kerry and Kurtan attend a talk at the village hall. Kerry is inspired and starts a career as a door-to-door saleswoman.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jamie MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald: Life On The Blink

Series 1, Episode 4 - Love Is Blind

Jokes, stories and revelations about life and love without sight.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Domestic Science. Image shows from L to R: Steve Mould, Matt Parker, Helen Arney

Domestic Science

Series 2, Episode 4

Maths, science and comedy with Festival of the Spoken Nerd trio mathematician Matt Parker, physicist Steve Mould and physicist-musician Helen Arney, who look at domestic phenomena that people relate to on a day-to-day basis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Frank Skinner, Bridget Christie, Robert Peston. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg James

Comedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Redknapp's Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, John Bishop

Redknapp's Big Night Out

Episode 5

Jamie Redknapp is with dad Harry and mate Tom Davis, as they chat with guests including John Bishop, David James, Tyson Fury, Judi Love and Declan Rice. Plus, Tom Grennan performs. James Corden is on video link.

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