British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 3rd May 2023

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Commodore

Hyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise

Episode 2

This week, Lemn he explores the idea of food - with the help of Garry Lemnon, the Policy Director of the charity The Trussell Trust, and comedians Alexander Bennett and Dan Cardwell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Christmas Special - Raffles

Ted decides to raffle Clive's car and switch it for a look-alike banger before delivering it to the lucky winner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Shooting Pains

Mainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 2, Episode 1 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Stephen Fry, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 13 - Monster Mash

With Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 1, Episode 3 - Kent

Jim and Nancy are joined by music legend Jools Holland and local artist David Hunt as they travel to Kent to paint the stunning long-eared owl.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Super Mammy

Agnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 3

With time running out, Andy and Lance go to great (action-packed) lengths to protect their land. Away from the fields, life is no less stressful as Andy quits his job and Lance finds an unwelcome guest in the spare room. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 4 - Levity

With Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
East Of Ipswich. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Burrill (Pat Heywood), Mr. Burrill (John Nettleton), Richard Burrill (Edward Rawle-Hicks). Copyright: BBC

East Of Ipswich

A comedy about a family holiday at a Suffolk seaside resort.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Leigh Francis, Tom Grennan

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 5 - Tom Grennan & Vick and Jordan

Keith Lemon goes shopping for homeware with singer Tom Grennan, and looks for budget fashion with Radio 1 presenters Vick Hope and Jordan North.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Jimeoin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

Nina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Rose Matafeo sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Katherine Ryan: Missus. Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan: Missus

Stand-up special from Katherine Ryan.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Brendan O'Carroll, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Christmas Special - Kris Kringle

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Brendan O'Carroll.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jamie MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald: Life On The Blink

Series 2, Episode 2 - Limb Broccoli

In this episode, Jamie battles with officious front of house staff who can't do too much to help, and he experiences the exact opposite experience at the airport where he's left to find his own way to Marseille.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 2, Episode 5

Tonight, Esyllt Sears speaks to two exciting stand-ups bringing their debut hours to Machynlleth. Mel Owen tells us about what playing at the festival means to her, and why she loves doing Welsh language performances. Plus Morgan Rees tells us about how his debut hour has transformed over time, and how it feels to be in Mach as a newer act.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 3, Episode 5

Series following Elizabeth, a Community Mental Health Nurse, into the homes of her patients, recounting their humorous, sad and often bewildering daily interactions with the nurse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Super Mammy

Agnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Ash (Aaron Heffernan), Cardi (Tom Hanson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 6

Erin's brother Ronnie returns to Hawley claiming he has turned over a new leaf. Erin reluctantly convinces farmer Jim to let him stay in his spare room, but it's not long before Ronnie and his con mate Keithy cause total havoc.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and the team present a special end of series show featuring new material, out-takes and favourite bits.

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