British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 29th May 2024

Apple TV+ 6am
30 min
Trying. Image shows left to right: Jason Ross (Rafe Spall), Tyler (Cooper Turner)

Trying

Series 4, Episode 3 - Murder At Slaughterbridge Manor

A family party leads to a life-changing decision for the birthday boy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 3

Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Robin Ince. Copyright: Steve Best, Cosmic Shambles Network

Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fossils Of The Mind

In the first of his two-part series Robin talks about love, books, and his love of books. He explores how we sometimes find it difficult to express our love and shares stories of the delight he's experienced on his travels. It is also a cautionary tale, warning of the dangers of not sharing praise and admiration before it's too late.

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 3, Episode 11 - Branded

Godfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 5

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.

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 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Mexico, Episode 2

Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan, Jill Scott and Micah Richards take part in the Day of the Dead parade, attempting to entertain the millions of spectators along the five-kilometre route in the blistering heat while in full costume and make-up - and on roller-skates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

BBC Three 8:45pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 6 - Words In The Woods

It's all out eco-spiritual warfare as Ogmios returns to battle rap. Will he stay zen or lose it all?

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

Hold The Front Page

Series 2, Episode 6 - South Wales: The South Wales Argus

Reporting for a daily paper, The South Wales Argus, Nish and Josh's journalistic skills will be tested to the max with harsh deadlines and fresh challenges... and trying out their Welsh without offending the whole nation.

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

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 2, Episode 4 - North Wales: Black Grouse

The couple head to north Wales in search of the black grouse, meeting bird experts, learning the art of lino printing and paint alongside comedian Joe Pasquale.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 5 - Lenses

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 1

Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows left to right: Amy (Maddie Evans), Jason (Steve Pemberton), Lynne (Katherine Kelly), Millie (Kalli Tant)

Inside No. 9

Series 9, Episode 4 - CTRL, ALT, ESC

Jason, Lynne and their two teenage daughters try out their local escape room, The Killer's Lair. It's not really the girls' idea of fun, but they love their dad, and he loves following the clues and solving the puzzles. Will they get out before they run out of time?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Lepidus (Danny Webb), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 7 - The New Flat

The boys face uncertainty when Landlord evicts them without notice from their flat. Marcus hopes his parents, who are visiting for the weekend, will help him onto the property ladder. But his dad has other plans for their savings. Jason's smooth-talking lands him a cushy job as an estate agent.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Esquilinus (Tim Downie). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Wedding

Jason's brother Darius is getting married and Marcus desperately wants to hire out the Crown and Toga for the occasion, while Grumio offers his services as wedding planner. But their plans are threatened when they find out that Darius is a serial jilter. Elsewhere, Marcus clashes with their lazy postman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 3

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 1

Just released from prison after eighteen years and trying to nudge her way back into society, Miri is the ultimate Adult Beginner.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 8, Episode 4

Curran relates the story of his head being used instead of a golf ball. Marber invents a new language combining Yiddish and Cockney Rhyming Slang, but which doesn't rhyme.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Tom Mayhew

Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum

Series 2, Episode 4 - These Boots Are Made For Working

Tom Mayhew and his tiny Mum explore jobs, life and ambition. What does it mean to have a successful life and is it even possible when there's a cost of living crisis?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 3

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Comedy Central 11:20pm
80 min
Jen Brister. Copyright: Idil Sukan

Jen Brister: Meaningless

Jen Brister performs her critically acclaimed show. She uses her hilarious ranting to rail against period poverty, the perimenopause and why her Mum needs to get out of her bloody house now.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 2

Miri is undeterred as she prepares for her first day of work at Nathan's Fish & Chip shop, intent on making a success of her fresh start. But how will the locals react to her new role at the already unpopular shop?


Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 1 - Getting There

It's Ringo and Babs's wedding - in deepest Wales!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

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