British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th September 2024

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz. Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz

Series 1, Episode 1 - Round one: Literature

This week's show is full of questions for the Literature Round of the quiz. Paul asks about the first work of sci-fi to depict a flight to the moon, an author's curiously-labelled filing cabinet and the best-selling British writer still alive at the time of recording. The audience, meanwhile, contribute questions about unusual verbs, literary hotels, and the works of Eric Morecambe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 7

With Shaun Ryder, Tom Davis, Henning Wehn and Clara Amfo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 4 - Getting The Bird

Jones is running low on meat, but Walker claims that he can get some for him. But surely a massive drop in Trafalgar Square's pigeon population cannot go unnoticed? Meanwhile, Sergeat Wilson has gone AWOL.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap

Inspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Allison (Katherine Ryan), Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 1

Allison and Deacon are desperate for a baby, but they've run out of money to fund any more IVF treatment. So they decide to 'borrow' the £50,000 they need from their rich boss Alfie, who they discover is illegally creaming off money from the company.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 7, Episode 2 - Heavy Metal

Scottish band Bleed From Within try to educate Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan in the ways of the headbanger in time for a surprise performance of Metallica's Enter Sandman at the Download festival in front of 4,000 fans. The boys also get some extra tips from US rock stars Wheatus and Queens of the Stone Age.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 2 - Hanatomy

With Sue Perkins, Bill Bailey and Gyles Brandreth.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan), Allison (Katherine Ryan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 2

Allison starts IVF and pressure mounts to turn the stolen bitcoin into usable money, so Deacon asks his creepy uncle to help launder it. Meanwhile, HMRC launches an investigation.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows left to right: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

The Last Leg In Paris, Episode 7 - Day 7

After a day off, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present a comic review of Paralympic Games highlights from Paris with special guests Rose Ayling-Ellis, Vick Hope and Ivo Graham.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 5 - Fireworks

An old lady wanders into Lucy's flat and joins Lee on the sofa. When it becomes clear that she doesn't know who she is, Lee throws her out only to discover that she has a rich son who always pays a handsome reward to the person who brings her home.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Comedy Central Live. Image shows left to right: Fatiha El-Ghorri, Rosie Jones, Lee Ridley, Ivo Graham, Thanyia Moore, Abi Clarke, Aurie Styla, Suzi Ruffell

Comedy Central Live

CC Live: Stand Up Shorts, Episode 1

Brief sets from comedians, beginning with Harriet Kemsley, Axel Blake, Andrew Ryan and Lara Ricote sharing their thoughts on everything from motherhood through to Irish wakes.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Darren Harriott

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 4

It's day four in the woods for the Outsiders, as they continue to battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society. David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their knot skills to the test as they tie each other up, create masterpieces out of discarded rubbish, and spy on him as they take part in the Surveillance badge. Will Jess and Joe's pre-challenge nap pay off? Will Darren and Maisie's busty new friend seduce David?

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

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Vineyard

The boys set off on a wine-buying trip to Tuscany, but when their cart has a collision on the road they are forced to pull in to a nearby village.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Cleaner. Image shows from L to R: Helena (Ruth Madeley), Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies)

The Cleaner

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Neighbour

Crime scene cleaner Wicky has the wrong key for his next job and finds himself stuck outside the deceased's house, waiting around for a replacement. When he encounters a radical vegan living next door, the confident carnivore in Wicky might just have met his match.

Comedy Central 10:30pm
30 min
Comedy Central Live. Image shows left to right: Fatiha El-Ghorri, Rosie Jones, Lee Ridley, Ivo Graham, Thanyia Moore, Abi Clarke, Aurie Styla, Suzi Ruffell

Comedy Central Live

CC Live: Stand Up Shorts, Episode 2

Helen Bauer, Stephen Buchanan, Eshaan Akbar and Kyrah Gray share jokes on topics such as body confidence, Glasgow's reputation and online dating.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Antonia (Pippa Haywood). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Paedos

Marcus offers to tutor Gloria's teenage son Barney, while Grumio is mistaken for a schoolboy and soon finds himself recruited into the under-14s boxing team.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
What We Did On Our Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Gordie McLeod (Billy Connolly), Mickey McLeod (Bobby Smalldridge), Lottie McLeod (Emilia Jones). Copyright: Origin Pictures / BBC Films

What We Did On Our Holiday

Comedy about holding together a family unit amidst the pressures of parenthood and a large extended family.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:50pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 7 - Albert

Manolito wants a white fluffy bunny for his Lola's 4th birthday party, else there will be trouble. Cardi steps up to the plate, thinking he'll easily be able to provide. And sure enough, he gets his hands on Albert, the biggest bunny anyone has ever seen. So far so good, until an altercation with Cardi's longstanding enemy, Russell Hardwick, ends with Russell stealing Albert. The clock is now ticking on Cardi. If he doesn't get a bunny to Manolito that night, there will be all hell to pay.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
John Kearns: The Varnishing Days. John Kearns. Credit: Avalon Television

John Kearns: The Varnishing Days

Broadcast of the live show by John Kearns.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Gerri (Gemma Arterton), Tom (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 3 - Tom & Gerri

A tale focusing on Tom, a primary school teacher with ideas of becoming an author. He loves his aspiring actress girlfriend, Gerri.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Tim Vine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 2 - Tarpeters

Under the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Follow The Rabbit. Chris Relish (Tom Lawrinson)

Follow The Rabbit

Episode 1 - Sherry's Poltergeist

Chris Relish, an amateur paranormal investigator and podcast-maker, interviews a local hoarder called Sherry who claims a poltergeist tidied her house to get her attention. Sherry says the poltergeist (known as Ryan) communicates with her using fridge magnets, so Chris agrees to set up cameras in her house in the hope of capturing evidence. Chris also meets sceptic and psychologist, Dr Jeremy Morgan, in an attempt to debunk any rational explanations.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Tom And Lauren Are Going OOT!. Image shows left to right: Tom (Tom Machell), Lauren (Lauren Pattison)

Tom And Lauren Are Going OOT!

Episode 4 - Three's A Crowd

Lauren's love sick cousin Becca is recovering at the flat following her latest breakup. Tom tries to help her through her troubles so she can leave as soon as possible.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 1, Episode 3 - Vanity Project

Caught in the middle of an expensive divorce, Toast finds himself in need of a large amount of cash, and is forced to take on some extra work. But is his chosen project the right one?

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.

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