British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 11th October 2023

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And Bewildered

Boycie decides his staff need to work harder and vows to sack the next employee he catches slacking. Mrs Cakeworthy is the first out the door, but she soon has her boss regretting her decision when the Londoner learns she is a witch. Elsewhere, Tyler has his own problems - he is traumatised by the school art class.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere

Series 4, Episode 1 - '...monsters under the bed...'

In this new series, Daliso is in a more philosophical mood. We find him working through his thoughts, feelings, and opinions by sharing his stories with a live audience in his hometown of Manchester.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 4 - Mother Earth

Beth's concern for animal welfare has far-reaching consequences for Winterdown Farm. Marlene's pursuit of a more holistic way of life proves to be crunch time for Boycie and something of an eye opener for Beth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Mr. Fix-It

When a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Alexa Davies), Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 2, Episode 2

Andy spots something suspicious and Sophie's cracking on with her new friend at the library. The club is visited by the local mayor on a matter of some delicacy, and some old enemies seem unusually interested in Peter's quest to find his grandfather.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Phil Wang, Jordan Stephens, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Ashnikko, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 8

Ashnikko, Jordan Stephens and Phil Wang join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Mark Steel

QI

Series T, Episode 4 - Thrills & Spills

Sandi Toksvig offers quite interesting facts about thrills and spills with Nish Kumar, Mark Steel, Suzi Ruffell, and series regular Alan Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (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 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

Comedy Central 10pm
90 min
David Baddiel

David Baddiel: Too Much Information

Baddiel offers his thoughts on football and pornography during footage from his sell-out 1998 tour.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty, Judi Love, Guz Khan, Laura Smyth, Chris McCausland, David Mitchell

Outsiders

Series 3, Episode 1

David Mitchell returns for a new third series of his UKTV Original outdoor survival challenge show. Joining him in the wild are Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty, Guz Khan, Judi Love, Chris McCausland and Laura Smyth.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Alex MacKeith, Susie McCabe, Lauren Steven, Richard Gadd, Dean T Beirne, Josh Pugh, Kyrah Gray, Larry Dean, Daniel Petrie

BBC New Comedy Awards

2023, Episode 2 - Leith

Larry Dean hosts the second heat, coming from the Leith Theatre.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest

A selection of episodes from the third series of the medicial comedy drama.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Heather Button (Ania Marson), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Lot To Take In

A mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling.

BBC Three 10:30pm
21 min
Kirkmoore. Image shows left to right: Jack (Christopher John Slater), Chloe (Francesca Mills), David (Keron Day)

Kirkmoore

Chloe, Jack and David are navigating life at Kirkmoore. Jack, girl-obsessed, is determined to get a reluctant David on a night out, while Chloe is anxious about her date.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 2

Staff appraisals cue secret confessions - Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator. Keith on the other hand reveals only the immense vacuity of his mind.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Jones, Tom Allen, Kae Kurd. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 1 - Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Kae Kurd

Tom Allen is the host for the first in a new run of stand-up showcases, performed in front of a live audience at London's world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Each show features sets from two of the country's most acclaimed up-and-coming comedians, and this week it is Rosie Jones and Kae Kurd taking to the stage.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Njambi McGrath. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Njambi McGrath - Black Black

Episode 1 - First World Problems

Njambi details the arrival of the British colonisers and the immediate impact it had on her grandmother's generation. With some dark humour, she tells stories of the introduction of concentration camps and forced labour and compares them to the cruelty she faced herself as a child in boarding school, and the legacy of racism which has affected her closest relationships to this day.

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

The Skewer

Series 10, Episode 1

This week - Labour Possessed, Oh Mr Sunak, and The Lorax fails to save a tree.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Paul Chowdhry, Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Judi Love, Sukh Ojla, Tom Moutchi. Copyright: Triforce Productions

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul Chowdhry, Miles Jupp, Tom Moutchi and Sukh Ojla join Chizzy Akudolu and Judi Love to answer questions about black British history.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 7 - No Loss

After an apparent reconciliation with Ally, Paul's rage returns. Luke and Jacob reunite.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Mr. Fix-It

When a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 8 - No Way Back

Paul takes his parents on a trip to the countryside to recreate a cherished memory. But revelations leave them reeling.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 2 - Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders

Sindhu Vee hosts this episode of the comedy showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, featuring stand-up performances by New York-based Edinburgh comedy award winner Alex Edelman, and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Comedians' Choice Award winner Lou Sanders.

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