British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 26th May 2022

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Repair Bear Bunch

Inspired by Pauline's favourite teddy bear, Milton opens a cherished items repair shop but soon discovers he's bitten off more than he can mend.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
Who Do You Think You Are?. Sue Perkins

Who Do You Think You Are?

Sue Perkins discovers more about her orphaned grandfather and a great grandfather interned as an 'enemy alien' during the First World War. When the comedian and broadcaster delves into the German branch of her family who were living in Eastern Europe through the Second World War, she uncovers a harrowing tale of refugees fleeing back and forth across borders between Nazi and Soviet control.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Ardal O'Hanlon

Taskmaster

Series 13, Episode 7 - Heg

There's a food and drink theme running through this week's show as Ardal O'Hanlon indulges in a plant-based snack, liquids are poured down a giant tube on Sophie Duker's head, Chris Ramsey refuses to consume dried spaghetti and Bridget Christie browns a bun. Judi Love, meanwhile, impresses Taskmaster Greg Davies with her tales of celebrity encounters.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scotland Made Me.... Chris Forbes

Growing Up Scottish

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sports/Books

Scotland's comedians look back at sport, from cross-country to tug-o-war, via darts and golf. Then on to Scottish books: novels, writers, wizards and the best jokes in Macbeth.

BBC Three 10pm
25 min
PRU. Sienna (Nkechi Simms)

PRU

Episode 1

It's Sienna's first day at the PRU and a chance for a fresh start. She makes a new friend in troubled Belle, reunites with a frosty old schoolmate Jaeden, and crosses swords with hyperactive Halil, who is refusing to take his ADHD medication.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Laura Whitmore, Leigh Francis, Emily Atack. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Celebrity Juice

Series 26, Episode 10

Jordan North, Big Zuu, Mark Labbett and Becky Hill join captains Laura Whitmore and Katherine Ryan for more games, fun and anarchy on the panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Big Boys. Jack (Dylan Llewellyn)

Big Boys

Series 1, Episode 1 - Hello You

With a newly dead dad and a bad perm, shy closeted teen Jack is finally leaving his potty-mouthed mum Peggy for a Journalism degree at Brent Uni. Paired up to live in a campus outbuilding with lads' lad mature student Danny, these two mis-matched freshers go on their first big night out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
DMs Are Open

DMs Are Open

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, DMs Are Open sees show hosts Athena Kugblenu and Ali Official dissecting the big stories alongside Akafi Ali, Abi Clarke and Stuart Laws. Tune in for sketches, one-liners and voice notes about recycling, football louts in a board meeting, and how opera singers take on video game classics.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
35 min
Big Boys. Danny (Jon Pointing)

Big Boys

Series 1, Episode 2 - I Wanna Take You To A Gay Bar!

Jack and Danny try to find their individual crowds during freshers' week whilst being banned from partying in halls. A night out with fashion student Yemi leads to them both getting far more than they bargained for.

BBC Radio 3 10:45pm
15 min
Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson - Signs Of Life

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fandom

In which Adrian Edmondson ponders the nature of both being a fan and being the object of others' recognition.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Mrs Sidhu (Meera Syal). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Love Marriage By Monica Ali

Episode 9 - Things Fall Apart

Pulling together but falling apart...

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Luisa Omielan: Gaslit, Groomed And Ghosted. Luisa Omielan

Luisa Omielan: Gaslit, Groomed And Ghosted

Episode 2

Luisa Omielan on the new terms that describe behaviour as old as the hills. Mary Magdalene's reputation was constructed by those who wished to hide her true role.

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