British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 28th November 2024

Radio 4 11am
45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 31, Episode 3 - Starless World

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by John Bishop, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Roberto Trotta, as they look up to consider a world with starless skies.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm
10 min
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 24 - How To Fix A Tyre

When the buggy gets a flat tyre Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard are stranded. Big Lizard's playful nature helps reveal a creative solution to their problem.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
10 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 10 - Super Sandcastle

Supertato and the Veggies have built a super sandcastle, but Evil Pea wants to storm it by firing her hordes of Mini Peas at it with her pea shooter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Welcome Strangers. Copyright: BBC

Welcome Strangers

Series 5, Episode 4

The much-loved sketch show with an all-female cast.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Episode 5

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With special guests Roisin Conaty, Alasdair Beckett-King and Slim.

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 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 5

Claudia Winkleman, the Rev Kate Bottley, Sara Barron and Ed Gamble join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

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 14 - Sons Of The Sea

Mainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
Brian And Charles. Image shows from L to R: Brian (David Earl), Charles (Chris Hayward). Copyright: Universal Pictures

Brian And Charles

Comedy about a man who constructs a robot, Charles, for company.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Russell Kane, Nick Helm. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

In the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Only Child. Image shows left to right: Ken (Gregor Fisher), Richard (Greg McHugh)

Only Child

Episode 2 - Raisins

Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken's house of all his junk - or as Ken calls it, 'his memories'. As Ken's suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard's former school nemesis, complicates matters further.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Kevin (Paul Ready), Liz (Diane Morgan)

Motherland

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Pool Party

A children's pool party in the UK is not the most glamorous of experiences. Luckily Julia is just dropping the kids off so she can prepare for an important event later that evening.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
15 min version (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show

The Stand Up Sketch Show

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

BBC Three 10:10pm
30 min
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions

Smoggie Queens

Episode 1 - A Smoggie Break-Up

Comedy about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 7

Pixie Lott, Charlie Simpson and John Kearns join regulars Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and guest captain Sophie Willan, with Greg Davies hosting.

BBC Three 10:40pm
30 min
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions

Smoggie Queens

Episode 2 - A Smoggie Fairy Tale

Sick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother, as Sal auditions for a talent show and Dickie offers sage advice in the work place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 3 - Morocco

In Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 7

The boys are back to jest over another week's polls, with Jamie Cullum, Kirsty Young, Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 2, Episode 3

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Kae Kurd, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and series regular Hugh Dennis excavate the treasures of the week past with the help of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Kae Kurd.

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