British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 26th June 2024

Apple TV+ 6am
30 min
Trying

Trying

Series 4, Episode 7 - White Lies

Nikki looks for answers in Spain. Back at home, Jason has to call in reinforcements to avert a disaster.

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 2, Episode 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jessica Fostekew

Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club

Series 2, Episode 3 - Wrestling

With the help of pro-wrestler Rhia O'Reilly, luchador Claire Heafford and wrestling megafan Sikisa, Jess unpacks the ins and outs of what it means to be a sturdy girl in the wrestling ring. We track the role of women in the sport from the early days of the Great Mae Young and the Fabulous Moolah and try to work out if it is even a sport, or is it in fact - as Claire insists - a performing art?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 5

This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.

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 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 11 - Highs And Lows

With Rob Brydon, Fred MacAulay and Sandi Toksvig.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 4

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 3 - Travel And Adventure

Lenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 3

Richard Ayoade guest hosts - his 10th time. The guest panellists are Phil Wang and political commentator Marina Purkiss.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
G'wed. Mia-Louise (Gemma Barraclough)

G'wed

Episode 4 - My Leonard Friend

It's Careers Week. A local barrister conducts a mock trial. Reece goes up against Christopher as opposing barristers, while Aimee tries to impress the visiting casting director.

BBC Three 10:50pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Billy (Adeel Akhtar), Gaia (Meera Syal). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 2, Episode 3

While the town prepares for Lara's vigil, Miri is unwittingly taken to meet Billy's family for the first time, and attempts to reinvent herself.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Mexico, Highlights Special - Best Of

Highlights of Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan, Jill Scott and Micah Richards' adventure around Mexico, competing in sporting and cultural challenges along the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Dad's Army: A Stripe For Frazer. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army: The Animations

Episode 3 - A Stripe For Frazer

Private Frazer receives an ill-advised promotion to Lance Corporal.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, David Baddiel. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 4 - Quisps

David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest and Katy Wix robs a piggy bank (of its undercarriage). Meanwhile, Greg Davies's gorgeous assistant Alex Horne is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 8, Episode 1

There is a comic pillow fight between Patrick Marber and Peter Curran, with a ghostly visitation from science fiction godfather HG Wells.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Chloe Petts' Toilet Humour. Chloe Petts. Credit: BBC

Chloe Petts' Toilet Humour

Episode 4

Chole and the ghost of Sir Thomas Crapper examine toilets in the 20th century and the moral panic over cottaging.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 2, Episode 4

A series of disasters threaten to derail Miri's first date with Billy. Meanwhile, Caroline & Oscar find a visitor on their doorstep and must finally reckon with Caroline's affair.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Peacock. Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 3

It's mental health week at the gym, and Andy is worried that his relationship with Georgia is drifting. Will her suggestion of a threesome fix things? Or will Andy ruin everything?

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Munya Chawawa

Munya Chawawa's Election Doom Scroll

Episode 2 - Keir Starmzy

Ever wondered what's really going on in Keir Starmer's world? Wonder no more as Munya has exclusive access to the one thing that knows Keir better than anyone - his mobile phone.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 3

When Christine announces that the NHS servers have been hacked, the whole team are forced to work through the night. But finding the work too tedious, and directly going against Christine's orders, Jerry takes matters into his own hands and coerces the rest of the team into tracking down the culprit behind the attack his own way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (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 9 - When Did You Last See Your Money?

Intending to deposit £500 collected for the servicemen's canteen, Jones is horrified to find he has misplaced the money. The platoon attempt to help him remember where it might be.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
Peacock. Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 3

It's mental health week at the gym, and Andy is worried that his relationship with Georgia is drifting. Will her suggestion of a threesome fix things? Or will Andy ruin everything?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Erin (Michelle Keegan), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun)

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 5 - Amy

Erin is determined to raise some cash for the struggling local community centre, but a young woman turns up claiming to be her half-sister.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Larry Dean, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pick through the happenings from around the world this week with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Larry Dean, Ed Gamble and Kerry Godliman.

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