Schedule for 17th November 2024 - British Comedy Guide

10:15am
11 min

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 10 - Nikhil And Jay And The Alien Elephant

When Nikhil and Jay find a tiny elephant, they have very different ideas about what to do with it. Jay wants to play alien spaceships with the elephant, but Nikhil wants to display it in his museum.

7pm (repeat)

Perfect Pub Walks With Bill Bailey

Episode 2 - The Real Deal

Bill and broadcasting legend Sir Trevor McDonald embark on walks in Essex and Suffolk, exploring the home of the artist John Constable. Their walks take in Dedham Vale, the Essex-Suffolk border and the Stour Estuary. As they stroll, they discuss Sir Trevor's emigration to the UK from Trinidad, his long and esteemed career as a journalist and some of his most memorable interviews, including Nelson Mandela.

7:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 5 - Video Nasty

Rodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...

8pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?

8pm
75 min

Different Truths

Two satirical and macabre short plays about the place of the writer in society by Swiss playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt.

8:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The platoon get into a spot of bother after firing at a German plane during an air raid. Displeased at the spending of precious bullets, Mainwaring organises a court of inquiry into the situation.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 5

Steph McGovern guest presents - her eighth appearance on the programme, and sixth time in the host's chair. Joining the presenter is Zoe Lyons and Times Radio journalist John Pienaar.

9pm (repeat)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

9:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

10pm (repeat)

Rob And Romesh Vs

F1, Episode 2 - Monaco Pt 2

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan continue their Formula 1 journey in Monaco, hanging out with driver George Russell, before Rob finally takes his manual driving test.

10pm (repeat)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 5 - Poached Guests

Alison and Mike's neighbour spots a business opportunity which sparks all out war between them. The Captain makes a discovery and the Ghosts find a surprising new friend.

10pm (repeat)

QI

Series M, Episode 6 - Marriage And Matings

With Bill Bailey, Jo Brand and Greg Davies.

10:30pm
15 min version (repeat)

The Stand Up Sketch Show

ITV2 format that turns comedians' stand-up routines into sketches.

10:35pm (repeat)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 6 - Not Again

Mike and Alison reach boiling point over the B&B. Julian aims to prove he is more selfless than people think. A new addition triggers frightening flashbacks for Robin.

10:40pm (repeat)