British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Bob Servant Says Cheerio. Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Credit: Oliver Bowring

Bob Servant Says Cheerio

Episode 2 - Lulu's Coming!

Dundee's burger van Svengali Bob Servant (Brian Cox) sensationally retires from public life, paving the way for the reunion of a lifetime. With very special guest, Lulu.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 2, Episode 4 - They Shoot Film Stars Don't They?

Florence is asked to go on Strictly Come Dancing. Selina is offered a movie but it's not what it seems. And the truth about Lucy's real mother is revealed.

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 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

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 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Dawn French sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Highlights Special - Best Of

The series sees the return of host Romesh Ranganathan, alongside Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and new faces Lioness legend Jill Scott, and comedian, presenter and triple BAFTA-winner, Mo Gilligan.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Jen Brister

QI

Series S, Episode 10 - Smörgåsbord

Sandi and Alan are joined by Jimmy Carr, Jen Brister and Chris McCausland to cover a general smorgasbord of facts beginning with S.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Greg James, Alex Brooker

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Indiana Jones

Greg James and Maisie Adam try to follow in the footsteps of the archaeologist as they take on stunts from the film franchise, such as dodging darts and outrunning boulders. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Highlights Special - Access All Areas

A celebration of disabled stand-up comedians at the BBC, featuring Adam Hills, Rosie Jones, Lost Voice Guy, Francesca Martinez, Chris McCausland, Jack Carroll and Tanyalee Davis.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Ross Noble, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Rachel Johnson, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, as guests including comedian Ross Noble and journalist Rachel Johnson joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Stylax (Joel Fry). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Beasts

The boys are desperate for tickets to one of the 'Beast shows' at the Games. Marcus meets Delphine, a fiery activist from Gaul, whom he hopes will become his 'Gaul-friend'. Grumio clashes with Landlady, their missing Landlord's formidable mother.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Camilla (Ingrid Oliver). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 2 - Justin Junior

Grumio meets Justin, the father who left him on a hill as a baby and who now wants to make up for lost time. Stylax starts dating Camilla, a female discus thrower, on a sex ban during the Games. Marcus and Delphine come to terms with each other's past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Dawn French sitcom.

Comedy Central 11pm
115 min
Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons: Live & Unleashed But Naturally Cautious

Join Mock The Week star Andy as he dishes up even more acerbic wit!

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Asim Chaudhry

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
We Forced A Bot To Write This Show. Credit: BBC

We Forced A Bot To Write This Show

Episode 3 - Perfume, Poe, And Podcast. (And Jools Holland's Hooting Nanny.)

We forced AI to digest massive amounts of media and then write its own versions. We pushed the scripts into the mouths of actors, and the result is, absurdly, joyously hilarious.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness. Nora Meadows (Katy Wix). Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness

Episode 5 - The Last Crisp

This week, as well as helping her clients, Nora confronts her own confidence issues... eating the final crisp in a shared packet of crisps.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Shelly (Camille Coduri), Paul (Ricky Champ), Laura (Kerry Howard), Steve (Russell Tovey), Dan (Joe Wilkinson). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 1 - The Morning

It's the morning of Laura and Paul's wedding and while Becky has to deal with an excited Laura, Steve can't find Paul.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Jon Long

Carbon Lifeforms

Episode 1 - Travel

Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine examine sustainable travel.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Shelly (Camille Coduri), Paul (Ricky Champ), Laura (Kerry Howard), Steve (Russell Tovey), Dan (Joe Wilkinson). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 2 - The Arrival

It's half an hour before the wedding. While Laura and her bridesmaids party in the limo, Paul has a big decision to make, Steve has to help him and Becky has a secret.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons.

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