British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 15th June 2022

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Mean Bean

First: Velcro is key, tape is vital and bean juice is crucial. Greg's simpering sidekick Alex Horne supplies facts, figures and unconditional love.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 12, Episode 4

Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy this week are Sally Phillips, Josh Widdicombe and Sathnam Sanghera.

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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 1 - Len Goodman, Ronni Ancona, Tim Vine

Joining Frank Skinner for the first show are Strictly's generous Head Judge Len Goodman, actress and impressionist Ronni Ancona and pun-master Tim Vine. Choices up for possible disposal include all foreign food.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas, Susan Calman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Code 404. DI John Major (Daniel Mays)

Code 404

Series 1, Episode 1

Detective John Major is killed after a failed sting operation, but the Met brings him back from the dead as part of an experimental artificial intelligence project. Major immediately goes on the hunt for his killer, dragging his still shocked partner and best friend Roy Carver along for the ride.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 9 - Kinetic

With Danny Baker, Jo Brand and Marcus Brigstocke.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: Dr Alison Parfit (Amanda Payton), DI John Major (Daniel Mays), DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham)

Code 404

Series 1, Episode 2

Parfit reveals that if the A.I. Ethics Committee deem the project a failure, Major will be 'switched off' and he'll die for good.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 2 - Stiff

Linda and Tom are shocked and confused when they return home after a day's shopping to find Beryl laid in state in their living room. They weren't even aware she'd died!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Paul (Martin Freeman), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 1 - No Sleep

The children won't sleep - Paul and Ally thought these nights were over. Paul spends the night fighting his own anger and his children's inability to go the f**k to sleep.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Pride Specials, Highlights Special

This edition features sets from Tom Allen, Stephen K Amos, Jen Brister, Al Porter, Julian Clary, Suzi Ruffell and Gina Yashere.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Hypothetical. Frank Skinner

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 5

This week's guests are Esther Manito, Jon Richardson, Rosie Jones and Frank Skinner.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Holidays

Emily Atack returns for a second series and in the opening episode reflects on holiday dilemmas, from packing to snogging, the deep horror of destination weddings, and camping.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Coleen Nolan, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Fleur East, Jonathan Ross, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Robert Rinder, Angela Cohen, Maureen Nolan, Linda Nolan, Anne Nolan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 6

With Jonathan Ross; outspoken TV judge and former Strictly contestant Rob Rinder, and his mammy Angie; iconic girl group The Nolans; plus music in Foley's from the fantastic Fleur East.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Michael (Michael McKean), Ally (Daisy Haggard), Young Ava (Jayda Eyles), Young Luke (George Wakeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 2 - No Places

Luke's parents evening and the surprise arrival of Ally's estranged father cause Paul and Ally to examine their hopes and dreams for Luke and Ava and discover how far they are willing to go for the sake of their children.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 6

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
An abandoned train. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

No-Platformed

Episode 1

Three members of staff, one dysfunctional railway station, zero passengers. This week, the staff find a time capsule.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 6 - Wedding

Mark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Rosie Jones

Rosie Jones: Box Ticker

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disability

This week, Rosie looks at disability through stand-up and chat with Don Biswas. The pair are close friends, so they hold no punches when comparing their daily experiences and interactions with neurotypical people. Who else could ask "What is the best thing about being disabled?" with such charm?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson)

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 6 - Halloween

There is no bigger night in Derry than Halloween, and the gang have miraculously secured tickets to the gig of the century and the chance to meet their idol, Fatboy Slim. But when Da Gerry arrives unannounced, it becomes clear that life will never be the same again for the friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Danny Bhoy, Stephen Fry, Aisling Bea, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 7 - Middle Muddle

With Aisling Bea, Danny Bhoy and Jimmy Carr.

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