British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th December 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 4 - The Science Of Baby Making

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Professor Joyce Harper, Dr Ben Steventon and comedian Sara Pascoe, and go back to basics to consider our cellular beginnings in the science of embryology.

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

Unspeakable

Episode 6

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Lucy Beaumont, Stephen Fry and Sunil Patel.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
Smoggie Queens. Dickie (Phil Dunning)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 3 - A Smoggie Feud

Everyone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
Smoggie Queens. Dickie (Phil Dunning)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 4 - A Smoggie Murder

Dickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.

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

Only Child

Episode 3 - Team Pritchard

Concerned that Ken is spending too much time on his own, Richard offers to take him to the local golf club, unaware that he's about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1am
60 min
BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC

I Can't Get Over 2024

A look back at 2024 with comedy writers Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears.

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