British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 8th May 2024

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Hold The Sunset. Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

The Missed Lives Of Max And Judy

Episode 1

How long can a young couple destined to be lovers evade their fate? A mind-bending, time-warping romcom narrated Alison Steadman.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Paul Merton. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 6 - Gyles Brandreth

If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Gyles Brandreth argues the case against bad phone etiquette and tattoos.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Nish Kumar, Josh Widdicombe

Hold The Front Page

Series 2, Episode 3 - Costa Blanca: Euro Weekly News

For the first time ever, Josh and Nish are reporting overseas. In Benidorm. Their demanding editors want ten stories a day. On a desperate hunt for news, the boys find a psychic date night, a belly-buster breakfast and are marooned in the mountains.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir. Image shows left to right: Nancy Sorrell, Justin Hawkins, Vic Reeves

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 2, Episode 1 - London - Peregrine Falcon

The couple visit more places around Britain to create original pieces of art celebrating the unique species of bird native to that region. They beginning by seek out the peregrine falcon In London, with help from the Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins and photographer Mary McCartney.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows left to right: Gerry (Reece Shearsmith), Wilma (Steve Pemberton). Credit: James Stack

Inside No. 9

Series 9, Episode 1 - Boo To A Goose

Late-night passengers get stuck in a tunnel when their train breaks down. Patiently, they wait for the replacement service until a nurse gets her purse stolen and tempers start to fray.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Gary Little

Gary Little: At Large

Episode 2 - Killing Time... and Killer Tablet

As Gary comes to terms with his sentence, he puts pen to paper to help a cell-mate. He shows his caring side and tries to stay out of trouble.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 3, Episode 5

Esyllt Sears hosts a Comedy Club special from Machynlleth Comedy Festival [/y]2024[/y]. There's music and chat from Flo & Joan and BBC Radio 4 Extra offers exclusive coverage of the Comedians Beer Mat Flipping Championship featuring Sikisa, Stuart Laws, Sean McLoughlin, Mike Wozniak and Rose Matafeo.

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