British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 3rd July 2024

Apple TV+ 6am
30 min
Trying. Image shows left to right: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)

Trying

Series 4, Episode 8 - Scott Of The Atlantic

Scott reaches the point of no return. Jason and his team face a moment of truth. Princess makes a huge discovery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jessica Fostekew

Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club

Series 2, Episode 4 - MMA

Ever wondered who would win in a fight between Kung Fu Panda and Chris Eubank? With the help of top British MMA fighter Shanelle 'Nightmare' Dyer and academic Jennifer McClearen, Jess gets under the surface of one of the most rapidly growing sports in the world.

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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
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 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

F1, Episode 1 - Monaco Pt 1

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of Formula One, hanging out with the Mercedes team at the Monaco GP, where they meet drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. They also spend time with team principal Toto Wolff, who puts them through their paces to see if they have what it takes to get a job on the team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

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

QI

Series G, Episode 1 - Gardens

With Dara O'Briain, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 2, Episode 5 - Sick

Everyone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Clive Myrie

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 10

Clive Myrie takes to the host's chair, whilst Munya Chawawa and Helen Lewis join Ian and Paul to discuss the week's news stories.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
G'wed. Image shows left to right: Grace (Yasmin Freeman), Mia-Louise (Gemma Barraclough)

G'wed

Episode 5 - The Juliet OG

It's Aimee's big night: the opening of the school play, but given the deepening problems at home and the school thinking that she posted defamatory TikToks, will she show up?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 2, Episode 3

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 9 - Don't Like Them Go Bang

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage. Results, involving a white van, a newspaper and a paper cup, are mixed. Meanwhile, Greg's simpering secretary Alex Horne observes with barely concealed glee as Ed Gamble shaves his knees and Jo Brand finds an alternative use for her earring.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jim Smith

Jim Smith: Me And The Farmer

Episode 1 - Born To Be A Farmer

Comedian and farmer Jim Smith is a proud Tuechter. What is a Tuechter? Well, Jim will tell you.

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

Chloe Petts' Toilet Humour

Episode 5

In the last episode of the series Chloe reaches the 21st Century and explores the issues facing the humble loo in present day.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Munya Chawawa

Munya Chawawa's Election Doom Scroll

Episode 3

Munya looks into the phones of the other party leaders: Ed Davey, Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey, John Swinney, Rhun ap Iowerth and Nigel Farage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Lenny Henry Show. Image shows from L to R: Winston (Vas Blackwood), Delbert Wilkins (Lenny Henry). Copyright: BBC

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Out On Bails

Delbert and PC Monkhouse plan a cricket match to improve Brixton's community-police relations, but Sergeant Lillie is determined to put a riot shield in their wheel.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Dom (Jamie Michie), Oscar (Richard Durden). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 2, Episode 5

With the former police chief still missing, Miri takes her driving test. Oscar enlists Dom to help with his environmental activism.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Diane Morgan), Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 3

A rival GCHQ team have unearthed important information about Eternal Blue, the cyber weapon which the Russians have got their hands on. But to Jerry's frustration, they won't share the intel, which he needs to thwart the attack and more importantly further his own career and secure his path back to the NSA. So when he finds out that Joseph has a date with Charlotte, a colleague from the rival team at GCHQ Bude, he seizes the opportunity.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Brassic. Erin (Michelle Keegan)

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 6 - Saint Erin (Murder Mystery)

Vinnie and the gang don some fancy dress and join a posh murder mystery evening at a stately home.

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