British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 2nd August 2023

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 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Leprechaun Or The Lesbian

Administrative sidekick Alex Horne watches on as Aisling Bea bleeds on bread, Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood and Mark Watson feels the wrath of yoghurt.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 8, Episode 3

This episode, contains some handy mnemonics, an unilluminating interview, and a de-illuminating editor's note. Support for John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme comes from all the usual companies who support podcasts.

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 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.

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 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Jo (Lucy Punch), George (Katherine Kelly)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 5

Jo hopes for a New Year's Eve kiss from Lawrence. Wendy and Maleek misdiagnose a reluctant patient and Darrell and Darryl decide to emigrate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays

A place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Alex Jones, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Anna Maxwell Martin, Martin Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 9

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Johnny Vegas, Alex Jones, Martin Lewis and Anna Maxwell-Martin to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 3 - Crufts

Dog owners Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter their pets in Crufts to see if their new best friends can learn a thing or two. Seven-time Crufts champion and Britain's Got Talent star Ashleigh Butler acts as their guide as they training their dogs and teach them the key principles of dog training ahead of competing in the agility tournament at the event.

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 11 - Kinky

With Janet Street-Porter, Sandi Toksvig and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'

Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Brendan (Reece Shearsmith), Phil (Ralf Little), Martin (David Morrissey), Oggy (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Referee's A W***er

The beautiful game. The crunch-clash between United and Rovers in the last match of the season, all safely in the care of the four match officials. A tale of promotion, relegation, corruption, and so, so much more.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 2, Episode 2

Sketches include the improvised sketch, Control feeding his pigeons, and Peter and John worrying about Derwent Enterprises going into liquidation. This episode is sponsored by Tideymans Carpets.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Olly Murs, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 4, Episode 3 - Olly Murs and Motsi Mabuse

Keith chats to Olly Murs as the singer goes looking for a new fridge, then joins Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse while out shopping for handbags in Knightsbridge.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Channel Nine hosts a TV awards ceremony and the Suits You Sir tailors get a comeuppance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Dreaming Whilst Black. Helen (Isy Suttie). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black

Episode 3 - The Friends

Kwabena is broke and struggles to impress his high-flying love interest Vanessa. Luckily he meets a big-time producer who offers him a break.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Christmas Special

The funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 9, Episode 3

Kathy Burke reflects on winning Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival and fancying Gordon Brown. Peter and Patrick butt heads about the seductive power of politics.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Dreaming Whilst Black. Maurice (Demmy Ladipo). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black

Episode 4 - The Birth

Funmi goes into labour but the birth takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile Vanessa has some big news for Kwabs...

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

The Skewer

Series 9, Episode 7

This week - Bad Blood, Trump's Troubles, and Jordan Henderson of Arabia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Nathan Caton. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan Caton

Jon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the second series.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Vicar Of Dibley

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to Dawn French and Richard Curtis about their much-loved sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley. They discuss how to make a fundamentally nice character funny, Richard's curious appetite for writing quite so many weddings, and Dawn's strangest ever Vicar Of Dibley gig.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 7 - No Exit

It's half term and Luke is responsible for taking Lenny the class bear on an adventure. Lenny has been to Italy, Peru and beyond, but Paul can't even manage to get the family and the godforsaken bear out of the house to the local park.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe, Larry Dean. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 1 - Sara Pascoe, Gary Delaney, Larry Dean

This episode of the award-winning Live At The Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sara Pascoe as she introduces rising comedy star Larry Dean and master of the one-liner Gary Delaney to the stage.

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