British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 12th February 2025

Radio 4 11:45am
15 min
Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Bagging An Heiress

Episode 3 - How to Be a Pretty Woman

On his quest to marry rich, Sunil Patel dusts off his CV and searches for an upper-class job in a stately home.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
When Alan Met Ray. Image shows left to right: Alan Simpson (Paul Whitehouse), Andrew McGibbon, Ray Galton (Harry Enfield)

When Alan Met Ray

Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield star in a new drama set in 1948 in Milford Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Surrey - where future comedy writing legends Alan Galton and Ray Simpson first met.

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

Big Lizard

Episode 39 - The Vegetable Robbery!

When all the vegetables from their garden are stolen, detectives Cosima and Big Lizard investigate all over the neighbourhood - only to return to the scene of the crime!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 5 - Hoorah For The Holidays

As the store closes for a fortnight's renovation, Grace Bros. organises a group holiday in the sun for the staff. The hard part is deciding from all of the lovely destinations.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Our Friend Victoria. Daniel Rigby. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

ReincarNathan

Series 4, Episode 1 - Rat

In this first episode of the final trilogy, Nathan is brought back to life as a rat in a London sewer. As usual, Nathan has a mission to complete - this time he needs to save an abandoned terrapin who's lost in the sewers from the clutches of a disgruntled crocodile. And Nathan also has his own demons to battle - can he come to terms with the failed pop career he had as a human?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 5

Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues

Gasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Amandaland. Image shows left to right: Amanda (Lucy Punch), Manus (Alexander Shaw)

Amandaland

Episode 2 - Car Boot

After embracing minimalism (or as she calls it, 'simpletonism'), Amanda is forced to sell the contents of her lock up at a car boot sale.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 5 - Odorous And Odious

Sandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous And Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Nish Kumar, Sally Phillips and Ross Noble.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Joel Dommett, Abi Harding, Courtney Love, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Glen Matlock, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 1 - Never Mind The Buzzcocks Does Rock

This rock special features the one and only Courtney Love as a guest team captain, with guests including Abi Harding, Joel Dommett and rock star Glen Matlock.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Image shows left to right: Dan (Dustin Demri-Burns), Nic (Daisy May Cooper), Jen (Selin Hizli), Ollie (Lenny Rush)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Series 2, Episode 2

A tarot card warns Nic of a foreboding figure. Is the past about to catch up with her? Nic and Jen have a boozy night to drown their sorrows, but is Nic right to trust Jen again?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 4

Tim and Rachel finally appear to have 'done the deed' and are confronted by a horrified Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to 'do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 4

Jack Dee makes his 20th appearance on the programme. Joining him are Emmanuel Sonubi and MP Dehenna Davison, both making their debut on the show.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 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

Series 4 TV Edits, Episode 3

Hosted by the fabulously funny Sarah Keyworth, CC Live spotlights some of the brightest and funniest stand-up comics, incl. Josh Jones, Sharon Wanjohi and presenter & comedian Eddie Kadi.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Jane (Christine Ellerbeck)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 3 - Friday

Simon and Ray head to the nursing home to see Rose, while Sue and Esther mind Sue's stall at the Craft Fayre together.

BBC Three 10:25pm (repeat)
Such Brave Girls. Image shows left to right: Billie (Lizzie Davidson), Josie (Kat Sadler)

Such Brave Girls

Episode 5 - Such Friendly Girls

Over one long night, Deb, Billie and Josie find their own ways to process death after visiting their nan in hospital.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
Such Brave Girls. Image shows left to right: Josie (Kat Sadler), Deb (Louise Brealey), Billie (Lizzie Davidson)

Such Brave Girls

Episode 6 - Such Daddy's Girls

Preparing to see their dad again, Josie writes a speech to tell him how she feels, and Billie's got newfound confidence that all men eventually come crawling back.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Peter Hudson, Richard Osman

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Pistachio Eclair

In one of the most difficult challenges of the competition, the rivals find themselves confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: The Mayor of Chesham.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 10, Episode 1 - Eviction

Start of the final series, with late night musings from Peter Curran and Patrick Marber - a horizontal gigglefest on the subject of creeping Cycle Paths, misunderstood clowns, what you leave the kids if you're a hoarder, the uneasy looks of chart-topping duos and, of course, death - what to wear in your open casket.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Jamie MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald: Life On The Blink

Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Hurdle

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique and hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues

Gasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Boarders. Image shows left to right: Jaheim (Josh Tedeku), Omar (Myles Kamwendo), Leah (Jodie Campbell), Toby (Sekou Diaby), Femi (Aruna Jalloh)

Boarders

Series 2, Episode 1

Reeling from Carol's brutal announcement, the boarders must now compete against each other for their places. Femi struggles, but Leah fights back with new girl DevonyƩ.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Geoff Norcott, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Tom Allen, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.

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