British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 8th November 2023

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Leroy (James Baxter). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 2

Granville has a new idea for growing the business - the offer of fitness classes. But can he really turn Gastric into a greyhound, and is that the right way to Madge's flinty heart?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Laura Smyth. Credit: Jigsaw

Laura Smyth: I Don't Know What To Say

An engaging, moving and funny stand up special about grief and people's responses to traumatic news, from award-winning comedian Laura Smyth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Sex And The Country

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 1, Episode 5 - The Thing In The Cellar

As the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 3, Episode 9 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 3

With Nick Robinson, Sara Cox, Harry Shearer and Jason Manford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 3, Episode 10 - Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. The situation's bad enough after Pike incorrectly ties up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse when Jones spots a mine under the pier!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 4 - No Dinner

A calendar mix-up turns Paul and Ally's fun night out into a stressful night in. A happy Ava finds her mood changing as the evening progresses. Luke turns up with an unwelcome friend and Carl finally sees the inside of the Worsleys' house.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Mary Earps, Micah Richards, Romesh Ranganathan, Mo Gilligan, Guz Khan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Episode 3

Joining the ALOTO gang this week, Manchester United and Lioness goalkeeper Mary Earps and comedian Guz Khan. We'll see Jamie and Micah bare all in a strip cricket challenge. And Mary and Mo take on the scariest challenge ever seen on ALOTO.

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 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Allison (Katherine Ryan), Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 1

Allison and Deacon are desperate for a baby, but they've run out of money to fund any more IVF treatment. So they decide to 'borrow' the £50,000 they need from their rich boss Alfie, who they discover is illegally creaming off money from the company.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan), Allison (Katherine Ryan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 2

Allison starts IVF and pressure mounts to turn the stolen bitcoin into usable money, so Deacon asks his creepy uncle to help launder it. Meanwhile, HMRC launches an investigation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Florian (Kieran Hodgson). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Star Crossed Lovers

Will struggles to find inspiration for Romeo while having to deal with an angry actor, a very annoying house-guest and his family's not terribly helpful script suggestions.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty

Outsiders

Series 3, Episode 5

The teams are charged with upcycling cars, embarking on couples' therapy and further engineering their new society.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Sam Williams, Joe Kent-Walters, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Josh Pugh, Sikisa, Mike Bubbins, Alex Gibbon, Ben Pollard, Leah David

BBC New Comedy Awards

2023, Episode 6 - Bangor

The latest round is staged at the Pontio Theatre in Bangor. Taking part are Ben Pollard, Sam Williams, Alex Gibbon, Leah Davies and Frankie Monroe - aka Joe Kent-Walters. Comedian, writer and satirist Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts, while head judge Josh Pugh is joined in his endeavours by writer and producer Sikisa and comedian and actor Mike Bubbins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Terry Alderton, Adam Hills, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Geoff Norcott, Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 6 - Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff Norcott

Irish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.

BBC Three 11pm (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 first series.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Delightful Sausage: Big Little Questions. Image shows left to right: Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill

Delightful Sausage: Big Little Questions

Episode 1 - Freddie Asks...

An inventive question from Freddie. Comedians Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill learn all about Thomas Edison and find out the consequences of eating way too many boiled eggs.

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

The Skewer

Series 10, Episode 5

This week - the HamM&S Christmas advert, Matt Hancock: Infinity War, and Ray Mears goes camping with Suella Braverman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boring

The housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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.

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