British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 5th July 2023

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Jo Brand

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Special - NHS 75th Birthday Special

How did the NHS come into being? When was the first kidney transplant? Is half a chicken actually a cure for anything? Find out as comedian and former psychiatric nurse Jo Brand joins Rattus to host a special episode in honour of the NHS's 75th birthday.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Robin Ince. Copyright: Steve Best, Cosmic Shambles Network

Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fossils Of The Mind

In the first of his two-part series Robin talks about love, books, and his love of books. He explores how we sometimes find it difficult to express our love and shares stories of the delight he's experienced on his travels. It is also a cautionary tale, warning of the dangers of not sharing praise and admiration before it's too late.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carmel (Monica Dolan), Agnes (Susan Lynch)

The Change

Episode 5

It's Eel Festival eve, and Linda, Joy, and the Eel sisters Carme and Agnes are putting the final preparations for the big day into place. Linda's delighted to bond with the others.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
The Change. Linda (Bridget Christie)

The Change

Episode 6

The Eel Festival has finally arrived. And it's had quite the transformation, with the Eel sisters using it as a celebration of what it means to be a woman. The men of the town - especially The Verderer - are somewhat perplexed. Until he's made an honorary 'Eel Child', that is. But it's not long before the harmony is broken...

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game. Maisie Adam

Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game

Episode 3 - 'It's Coming Home!'

Maisie looks back on the best day of her life - the Lionesses winning the Euros 2022 in front of a home crowd. We also hear from some of her own football team who tell us what football means to them.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 9, Episode 3

This week - Jacob Rees Mogwai, My Sweet KGB Lord, and It's A Wonderful Nige.

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